Fatwas – Virtually Islamic News

Tue 4 Rajab 1445AH 16-1-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Fatwas, Religious Authority

AI in Islam

Изкуственият интелект на Аллах (продължение) Here’s the second part of an interesting article by Atanas Shinikov on aspects of artificial intelligence in Islam, which also summarises some key points...

Thu 29 Jumada Al Akhira 1445AH 11-1-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Fatwas

AI and Islam

Атанас Шиников, moecm, Изкуственият интелект на Аллах This is the first of a two-parter by Atanas Shinikov on AI/Islam/religious authority issues. I read it via machine translation (which should...

Mon 8 Rabi Al Thani 1445AH 23-10-2023AD
Fatwas, Religious Authority, UAE, UAE Digital

AI and Fatwas

Khaleej TImes, UAE minister proposes fatwa on how AI, robots should be used to serve people, 23 Oct 2023 “In a world that is changing by the minute, there...

Wed 12 Rabi Al Awwal 1445AH 27-9-2023AD
Artificial Intelligence, Fatwas, Iran, Iran internet, Iranian internet, Religious Authority

Robot Fatwas

Vishwam Sankaran, Independent, Iranian officials mulling over use of AI to issue fatwas, 27 Sep 2023. Based on FT.com, ‘Robots can help issue a fatwa’: Iran’s clerics look to...

Tue 11 Rabi Al Awwal 1445AH 26-9-2023AD
Artificial Intelligence, Iran internet, Religious Authority

Iran AI Fatwa

Noor al-Sibai, Futurism, The Byte, Iranian Authorities Say AI Could Help Issue Fatwas Faster Than Ever Before, 26 Sep 2023. “Government officials in Iran are looking to modernize —...

Sat 18 Muharram 1445AH 5-8-2023AD
Fatwas, History, LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ History

This tweet is picking up substantial traction:

Fri 27 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 16-6-2023AD
Apps, Egypt Internet, Fatwas

Fatwa Pro

Egypt Independent, Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa launches ‘Fatwa Pro’ app, 22 October 2022 “‘Fatwa Pro’ is a multilingual app established to communicate with all forms of Muslim communities, especially in...

Fri 29 Shawwal 1444AH 19-5-2023AD
Fatwas, Food, Indonesia Internet, Influencers, Religious Authority

Indonesian Influencer Issue

Aisyah Llewellyn, Rest of World, An influencer in Indonesia could go to jail for trying pork on TikTok “One week, 13 million views, and scores of angry comments later,...

Wed 23 Shaban 1444AH 15-3-2023AD
British Muslims, e-commerce, Fatwas, Mecca, Ramadan, Wales

Kaaba Gold Bar

Holly Patrick, The Independent, Royal Mint launches gold bar so Muslims can ‘give the gift of gold during Eid’ The Royal Mint has created a gold bar ahead of...

Fri 4 Shaban 1444AH 24-2-2023AD
Artificial Intelligence, Fatwas

AI Fatwa

Maulana Mateen Khan, Darul Iftaa Canada, Fatwa.ca, Artificial intelligence tool (AI), 22 February 2023 A religious opinion on generating lifelike avatars.

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.

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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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Islamic Algorithms – Unboxed Fri 17 Shawwal 1445AH 26-4-2024AD

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Toomaj Salehi Thu 16 Shawwal 1445AH 25-4-2024AD

Crypto Indonesia Wed 15 Shawwal 1445AH 24-4-2024AD

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