Mosques – Virtually Islamic News

Wed 15 Rajab 1446AH 15-1-2025AD
Malaysia, Malaysia Internet, Mosques, TikTok

Malaysian Mosque TikTok

TikTok to the rescue? "Malaysians have turned to TikTok to promote the country’s mosques after claiming that Islam was sidelined in a tourism video …" sc.mp/g2xfy...

Fri 10 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 13-9-2024AD
Anti-Muslim Hate, Anti-Muslim Prejudice, Mosques, Wales

Wales

Responses to far-right tweet(s) about Cardiff:

Mon 8 Safar 1446AH 12-8-2024AD
'Islamophobia', Anti-Muslim Hate, Anti-Muslim Prejudice, Mosques, Politics, Southport Tragedy, Streaming Media, UK politics

UK Riots and Aftermath (updated)

This follows my ‘Southport Tragedy‘ post, which required an extended section to cover subsequent developments (and to allow the page to load faster). The pages should be read in...

Sat 6 Safar 1446AH 10-8-2024AD
Mosques, Wales

Eisteddfod Mosque

Counter protester, Southport, holding up anti-racism banner.

Sun 29 Muharram 1446AH 4-8-2024AD
'Islamophobia', Andrew Tate, Anti-Muslim Hate, Anti-Muslim Prejudice, Disinformation, Mosques, policing, Politics, UK politics, Wales, X

Southport Tragedy Responses – Timeline

Updated Opportunist ‘dog whistle ‘ responses to the Southport tragedy include a strong anti-Muslim theme. The attention should be on the victims of the attack in Southport and their...

Mon 2 Muharram 1446AH 8-7-2024AD
Indonesia, Mosques

Istaqlal Mosque, Jakarta

Here is a selection of my photographs from Istaqlal Mosque, Jakarta.

Mon 2 Muharram 1446AH 8-7-2024AD
Indonesia, Mosques

1446AH

IT’S 1446 already …

Fri 8 Dhul Hijjah 1445AH 14-6-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Hajj, Medina, Mosques, Pilgrimage, Religious Authority, robots, umrah

Masjid Al-Nawabi’s Robot

Thu 26 Shaban 1445AH 7-3-2024AD
Mecca, Mosques, Ramadan

Imams in demand

I rather liked this post from The Holy Mosques:

Thu 22 Jumada Al Akhira 1445AH 4-1-2024AD
American Muslims, Mosques

Imam Shot in Newark

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.

Gary R. Bunt, 2024

Amazon.com

Amazon.co.uk

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

Review by Michael Dhanoya (University of Leicester) in LSE Blogs

“Islamic Algorithms is a great contribution to the topic of Digital Religion …”

Review in The Muslim World‘ by Dr Akif Tahiiev of Goethe-Universitat Frankfurt am Main

Malaysian Mosque TikTok Wed 15 Rajab 1446AH 15-1-2025AD

Geolocation Wed 15 Rajab 1446AH 15-1-2025AD

Toxic Politics Wed 15 Rajab 1446AH 15-1-2025AD

Archiving Crises Wed 15 Rajab 1446AH 15-1-2025AD

Not cricket Wed 15 Rajab 1446AH 15-1-2025AD

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