Syria Internet – Virtually Islamic News

Sat 28 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 30-11-2024AD
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Syria, Syria Internet

Aleppo

There’s plenty of online coverage associated with the Aleppo situation. Syrian rebels claim to have entered city of Aleppo www.bbc.com/news/article… [image or embed] — Gary R. Bunt (@garyrbunt.bsky.social) 29...

Tue 30 Ramadan 1445AH 9-4-2024AD
Syria, Syria Internet

Syria in Perspective

This article from Lina Sinjab includes references to IT infrastructure, social media and the internet: “It [the Syrian Government] introduced a system for people to pay government bills by...

Sat 1 Rajab 1445AH 13-1-2024AD
Egypt Internet, Egypt,, Syria, Syria Internet

Egypt: Anti-Syrian Social Media Campaign

The National, Social media hate campaign in Egypt calls for expulsion of Syrians, 13 Jan 2024 “A social media campaign calling for the expulsion of Syrians living in Egypt...

Mon 10 Rabi Al Awwal 1445AH 25-9-2023AD
Iran, Iran internet, Iranian Social Media, Podcasts, Research, Syria Internet

Podcast: ‘Who Referees Cyberspace?’

New podcast Disorder contains interesting interviews with Asha Rangappa and David Patrikarakos.

Sat 26 Shaban 1444AH 18-3-2023AD
Lebanon, Music, Rap, Syria, Syria Internet

Syria, Lebanon and Rap

Houda Fansa Jawadi, gal-dem, How protest and resistance in Syria and Lebanon shaped a progressive rap scene, 15 March 2023. Interesting long-read. “… rap has become one of the...

Thu 10 Rabi Al Awwal 1444AH 6-10-2022AD
Syria, Syria Internet

Syrian Cassette Archive

NPR, The Syrian Cassette Archive, preserving a disappearing history https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1126589744/1126627045

Mon 19 Dhul Hijjah 1443AH 18-7-2022AD
Syria, Syria Internet

Travelwashing

It’s important to consider the online influence of travel content as a means of facilitating Assad narratives: Travel content creators are being accused of whitewashing the Assad regime in...

Islamic Algorithms – book cover

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

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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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“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

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