Journalism – Virtually Islamic News

Fri 5 Safar 1446AH 9-8-2024AD
‘Islamic State', Crime, Journalism, War crimes

‘Islamic State‘ report

Mon 23 Muharram 1446AH 29-7-2024AD
Comic books, Gaza, Israel-Gaza Conflict 2024, Journalism

Joe Sacco on Gaza

I’m a fan of Joe Sacco’s work: Elisa Pierandrei, The New Arab, Meet Joe Sacco, the cartoonist drawing a graphic antidote to Palestine apathy, 29 Jul 2024 “Joe Sacco,...

Tue 21 Shawwal 1445AH 30-4-2024AD
‘Islamic State', al-Qaeda, ISKP, Journalism, Taliban

Jihad in perspective(s)

An overview of ‘jihad‘ movements:

Thu 26 Shaban 1445AH 7-3-2024AD
Gaza, Human Rights, Israel-Hamas Conflict 2024, Journalism, Palestine, UK politics

Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas Conflict (Month Five) – updated

This is the fifth month since the current Israel-Hamas conflict commenced. I have been keeping copies of selected online content since 7 October 2023. Many of these posts feature...

Mon 24 Rajab 1445AH 5-2-2024AD
Gaza, Hamas, Human Rights, Israel-Hamas Conflict 2024, Journalism, Palestine, War crimes

Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas Conflict (Month Four) – updated

This is the fourth month since the current Israel-Hamas conflict commenced. It doesn’t get any better. I have been keeping copies of selected online content (see the entry page...

Wed 19 Rajab 1445AH 31-1-2024AD
Egypt Internet, Egypt,, Journalism, News Media, Streaming Media

Hijab On-air

Hanaa Awny, Kariman Hamza was one of the first veiled presenters on air, paving the way for many other women like myself, 31 Jan 2024 “Despite the fact that...

Wed 28 Jumada Al Akhira 1445AH 10-1-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation, Journalism, News, News Media

AI Fake News

Arab News, AI-driven fake news, social unrest among top global risks: World Economic Forum report, 10 Jan 2024 7″The organization’s Global Risks Report, released on Wednesday, said that the...

Tue 23 Rabi Al Thani 1445AH 7-11-2023AD
'Islamophobia', Broadcasting Media, Hamas, Human Rights, Israel, Israel-Hamas Conflict 2023, Journalism, Media manipulation, News Media

Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas Conflict (Month One)

This blog section represents content generated between 7 October 2023 and 7 November 2023. Return to the main blog pages for subsequent updates. Commentary on social media and other...

Tue 25 Rabi Al Awwal 1445AH 10-10-2023AD
Hamas, Iran, Iran internet, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media, Israel, Israel-Gaza Conflict 2023, Israel-Hamas Conflict 2023, Journalism

Iran media responses

Opinion and analysis: Amwaj.media, Inside story: Iran’s supreme leader strongly rejects role in Hamas attack, 10 Oct 2023 “Iran’s supreme leader has strongly rejected any involvement in the Hamas...

Mon 26 Safar 1445AH 11-9-2023AD
Israel, Journalism, Palestine

Meta censorship

Also see: Al Jazeera, Meta deletes Al Jazeera presenter’s profile after show criticising Israel, 10 Sep 2023

Islamic Algorithms – book cover

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

Explore the book

Hardcover and ebook editions are available now; the paperback edition’s publication date is to be confirmed.

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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

Photo: Historic Palestine stamp showing mosque, and the word ‘Palestine‘ in Arabic, Hebrew and English. From Gary R. Bunt's collection.

Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas… Thu 9 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 12-9-2024AD

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