X – Page 2 – Virtually Islamic News

Wed 12 Rabi Al Awwal 1445AH 27-9-2023AD
Iran, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2023, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media, X

X label removal impact

The Hill, Russia, China, Iran state media see boost on X after removal of ‘state-affiliated’ labels, 26 Sep 2023 “The accounts of several Russian, Chinese and Iranian state media...

Sat 8 Rabi Al Awwal 1445AH 23-9-2023AD
Human Rights, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, Twitter, X

MBS Confirms Tweet Death Sentence

Joey Shea, Human Rights Watch, Saudi Crown Prince Confirms Death Sentence for Tweets, 22 Sep 2023 “Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, has confirmed that retired teacher...

Thu 22 Safar 1445AH 7-9-2023AD
Gaza, Israel, Palestine, Surveillance, X

X Surveillance Concerns

Richard Silverstein, The New Arab, Why we should be worried about Twitter adopting products of Israel’s surveillance state Perspectives, 6 Sep 2023 “The reports that X, formerly known as...

Mon 19 Safar 1445AH 4-9-2023AD
Human Rights, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, X

X KSA Lawsuit

Stephanie Kirchgaessner, Guardian, Twitter accused of helping Saudi Arabia commit human rights abuses, 4 Sep 2023 “Lawsuit says network discloses user data at request of Saudi authorities at much...

Mon 5 Safar 1445AH 21-8-2023AD
Israel, X

X Blue Issues

Al Jazeera, X Blue users will need to send selfie, data to Israeli software company, 21 Aug 2023 “Subscription users of X, formerly Twitter, will need to send a...

Wed 8 Muharram 1445AH 26-7-2023AD
Indonesia Internet, X

Meera Navlakha, Mashable, Indonesia bans X.com (Twitter?) under country’s laws on pornography, 26 July 2023 “First reported by Al Jazeera, Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics restricted the site...

Mon 6 Muharram 1445AH 24-7-2023AD
Turkey, Turkey Internet, X

Turkey X-ban

Reclaim the Net, Turkey Bans Companies From Advertising on Twitter. 24 July 2023, “Turkey’s Information and Communication Technologies Authority has delivered a blow to free speech by enforcing a...

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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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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