WhatsApp – Virtually Islamic News

Mon 1 Ramadan 1445AH 11-3-2024AD
Pakistan, Pakistan Internet, WhatsApp

WhatsApp ‘Blasphemy‘ Charge

Asim Tanveer, Independent, Pakistan sentences young man to death for insulting Prophet Mohammed on WhatsApp, 11 Mar 2024 “A 22-year-old student has been sentenced to death and given a teenager a...

Tue 14 Jumada Al Oula 1445AH 28-11-2023AD
Phones, Technology, WhatsApp

On Message

I’m interested in these communication pattern shifts, especially in terms of my own research areas (and as a fan of SMS over WhatsApp!): Juliana Piskorz, The Times, RIP WhatsApp...

Mon 15 Dhul Hijjah 1444AH 3-7-2023AD
Digital divide, Senegal Internet, WhatsApp

Senegal WhatsApp

Rest of World, WhatsApp voice notes are revolutionizing farming in Senegal, 3 July 2023 “For farmers in Senegal who struggle to read or write, sending voice notes has unlocked...

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

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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

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