digital divide – Virtually Islamic News

Thu 8 Dhul Qidah 1445AH 16-5-2024AD
Digital divide, Malaysia, Malaysia Internet

Malaysia’s Digital Divide

Rural locations are missing out on quality connectivity. How does that impact the dissemination of religious messages and ideas about interpretation? It would make an interesting research project/PhD (I’d...

Sat 11 Muharram 1445AH 29-7-2023AD
Indonesia Internet

Cutting the net?

Ardila Syakriah, Guardian, The Indonesian village that wants to cut off the internet, 28 July 2023“Secluded Baduy Dalam shuns money, technology and formal education and now wants to protect...

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...

Sun 10 Shawwal 1444AH 30-4-2023AD
Digital divide, Gender, LGBTQ+

Gender Divide Online

CNN, Opinion: An internet that women want? It looks like this “The internet has brought unprecedented access and connectivity to people of all socioeconomic levels in every region of...

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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