‘Islamic State’ – Virtually Islamic News

Wed 1 Shawwal 1445AH 10-4-2024AD
'Islamic State', Cryptocurrencies

ISIS Crypto

Greg Morris, Fox Business, Idaho ISIS suspect’s arrest highlights how ‘crypto is increasingly popular’ with extremist groups, expert says, 9 Apr 2024. “”Crypto is increasingly popular with all extremist...

Thu 25 Ramadan 1445AH 4-4-2024AD
'Islamic State', Artificial Intelligence

‘IS‘ + AI

Mon 15 Ramadan 1445AH 25-3-2024AD
'Islamic State', Academia, ISKP, Russia, Ukraine

Moscow Attack – updated

Here’s a collection of posts and threads about the Moscow Crocus Theatre attack. I’m avoiding conspiracy theories and focusing on reliable sources (where possible)

Mon 26 Jumada Al Akhira 1445AH 8-1-2024AD
'Islamic State', Iran, Iran internet

Kerman Attack: Update

Thu 4 Rabi Al Thani 1445AH 19-10-2023AD
'Islamic State', Gaza, Instagram, Israel-Gaza Conflict 2023, Meta, Palestine, Research, Telegram

Research on IS Supporters & Hamas Conflict

Meili Criezis, Global Network on Extremism and Terrorism, Pro-Islamic State Supporters’ Responses to the Israel-Hamas Conflict, 19 October 2023. “Although the task of navigating through the fog of mis/dis...

Tue 2 Rabi Al Thani 1445AH 17-10-2023AD
'Islamic State', Belgium, Sweden, Tunisia

Belgium attack

BBC News, Brussels shooting: Police shoot dead attacker who killed Swedes, 17 Oct 2023 “The gunman is believed to be a man of Tunisian origin who was in Belgium...

Thu 13 Rabi Al Awwal 1445AH 28-9-2023AD
'Islamic State'

IS prosecution UK

Sky News, Mohamad al Bared guilty of terror offence after designing ‘kamikaze’ drone for ISIS, 28 Sep 2023 “He copied the design of a Tomahawk missile and produced the...

Tue 21 Muharram 1445AH 8-8-2023AD
'Islamic State', Research

IS Update/Analysis

Mina al-Lami, BBC Monitoring, Analysis: IS ignores elephant in the room after leadership change, 7 August 2023 “Islamic State group (IS) has tried to downplay the impact of yet...

Mon 13 Muharram 1445AH 31-7-2023AD
'Islamic State', ISIL, Pakistan Internet

Bajaur bombing

Secunder Kermani, Channel 4, Pakistan bombing: At least 54 dead as Islamic State claim responsibility, 31 July 2023 Al Jazeera, ISIL claims responsibility for Pakistan bombing that killed 54...

Mon 16 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 5-6-2023AD
'Islamic State', Cyber Security

‘Rickrolling’ ‘Islamic State’

Andrew Probyn, ABC, How Australian cyber spies used ‘Rickrolling’ to disrupt Islamic State militants in Iraq, 5 June 2023 “Light Bolt was a sneaky bit of coding that was surreptitiously...

Islamic Algorithms – book cover

Gary R. Bunt, Islamic Algorithms: Online Influence in the Muslim Metaverse (London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2024)

The ebook is out now; the hardcover will be out on the 2nd of May 2024; the paperback date is to be confirmed.

Amazon.com

Amazon.co.uk

Early Comments

“Gary Bunt’s Islamic Algorithms explores the dynamic relationship between technology shifts and the evolving engagement of Muslims online. Bunt emphasises the unchanging core of Islam, adapting its expression to developing technology. A testament to Bunt’s brilliance in the ever-changing Cyber Islamic Environments, this is a must-read for those interested in Islamic studies, digital Islam and Muslim metaverses.” ―Eva Nisa, Senior Lecturer of Anthropology, The Australian National University, Australia

“A timely and insightful exploration, the book offers a concise yet comprehensive glimpse into the evolving landscape of Cyber Islamic Environments. From the serene halls of Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque to the potential realms of Muslim metaverses, this book takes readers on a journey to unveil the dynamic relationship between Islam and technology. In a world where smartphones guide prayers and iPads connect elders in study groups, Bunt shares a compelling and timely perspective on the evolving relationship between Islam, technology and the digital age.” ―Umar Ryad, Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Leuven, Belgium

Bibliography and Glossary

Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas… Mon 13 Shawwal 1445AH 22-4-2024AD

Iran Women Mon 13 Shawwal 1445AH 22-4-2024AD

Sudan Conflict Mapped Mon 13 Shawwal 1445AH 22-4-2024AD

Conference Activities Mon 13 Shawwal 1445AH 22-4-2024AD

Indonesian Influencers Sat 11 Shawwal 1445AH 20-4-2024AD

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