robots – Virtually Islamic News

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

Masjid Al-Nawabi’s Robot

Thu 9 Shawwal 1445AH 18-4-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, robots

We are the Robots

With apologies to Kraftwerk

Wed 17 Ramadan 1445AH 27-3-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Gender, robots, Saudi Arabia

Rizwan Choudhury, Interesting Engineering, Sara: Saudi Arabia’s first humanoid robot reflects national values, 24 Mar 2024 “Saudi Arabia has unveiled its first humanoid robot, named Sara. Developed by the Riyadh-based...

Wed 3 Ramadan 1445AH 13-3-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Gender, robots, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

Coding Issues

Joshua Zitser, Business Insider, A ‘male’ humanoid robot was unveiled in Saudi Arabia. It then inappropriately touched a female reporter, 11 Mar 2024. “QSS, which did not immediately respond...

Fri 24 Muharram 1445AH 11-8-2023AD
Artificial Intelligence, Fatwas, Hajj, Mecca, Pilgrimage, robots, umrah

Fatwa Robot in Mecca

Arab News, Grand Mosque employs ‘guidance robot’ for fatwa inquiries, 11 August 2023. “A “guidance robot” has been developed to assist pilgrims and Umrah performers in understanding the rituals...

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

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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

‘Cow Vigilantes‘ Wed 18 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 20-11-2024AD

‘Islam and Digital Religion’ Wed 18 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 20-11-2024AD

Muslim Podcasters Wed 18 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 20-11-2024AD

Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas… Mon 16 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 18-11-2024AD

AI ‘terrorist clones‘ Sat 14 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 16-11-2024AD

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Masjid Al-Nawabi’s Robot

We are the Robots

KSA Robots

Coding Issues

Fatwa Robot in Mecca