human rights – Virtually Islamic News

Fri 5 Safar 1446AH 9-8-2024AD
Broadcasting Media, China,, Human Rights, News Media, Uighurs,

Uighur Discussion

Tue 26 Dhul Hijjah 1445AH 2-7-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights

‘The AI Tightrope‘

Interesting piece overviewing AI issues: Ted Ladd, Forbes, The AI Tightrope: Balancing Innovation With Human Rights, 1 Jul 2024, “The story of AI’s rise mirrors the explosive growth of...

Thu 22 Dhul Qidah 1445AH 30-5-2024AD
Human Rights, Iran, Iran internet

Iran Executions

Thu 22 Dhul Qidah 1445AH 30-5-2024AD
Broadcasting Media, Gaza, Gaza Protests, Human Rights, Israel-Gaza Conflict 2024, Israel-Hamas Conflict 2024, Politics, Research, UK politics, United States, War crimes

Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas Conflict (Month Eight) – updated

This is the eighth month since the current Israel-Hamas conflict commenced. I have been keeping copies of selected online content since 7 October 2023. Many of these posts feature...

Tue 20 Dhul Qidah 1445AH 28-5-2024AD
China,, Hui, Human Rights, Uighurs,

Islam in China

Well done to the Sky News team on this interactive report:

Mon 19 Dhul Qidah 1445AH 27-5-2024AD
Human Rights, Sudan

Sudan

Inbetween other appalling headlines, this may be lost …

Tue 28 Shawwal 1445AH 7-5-2024AD
Human Rights, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

KSA and Human Rights

Tom Levitt, The Guardian, ‘They’ve destroyed us because of some tweets’: why has Saudi Arabia targeted these three sisters?, 7 May 2024 “Last week one was sentenced to 11...

Tue 28 Shawwal 1445AH 7-5-2024AD
Broadcasting Media, Gaza, Hamas, Human Rights, Israel-Gaza Conflict 2024, Israel-Hamas Conflict 2024, Palestine, War crimes

Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas Conflict (Month Seven) – updated

This is the seventh month since the current Israel-Hamas conflict commenced. I have been keeping copies of selected online content since 7 October 2023. Many of these posts feature...

Thu 23 Shawwal 1445AH 2-5-2024AD
Gender, Human Rights, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

KSA Manahel al-Otaibi

Kieren Williams, Sky News, Saudi activist sentenced to 11 years in prison ‘over choice of clothing’, 2 May 2024 “Human rights groups have called for the release of Manahel...

Thu 25 Ramadan 1445AH 4-4-2024AD
Broadcasting Media, famine, Gaza, Hamas, Health, Human Rights, Israel-Gaza Conflict 2024, Israel-Hamas Conflict 2024, Media manipulation, News Media, Streaming Media, War crimes

Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas Conflict (Month Six) – updated

This is the sixth month since the current Israel-Hamas conflict commenced. I have been keeping copies of selected online content since 7 October 2023. Many of these posts feature...

Islamic Algorithms – book cover

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

Explore the book

Hardcover and ebook editions are available now; the paperback edition’s publication date is to be confirmed.

Amazon.com

Amazon.co.uk

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

Exploding Pagers Wed 15 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 18-9-2024AD

Photo: Historic Palestine stamp showing mosque, and the word ‘Palestine‘ in Arabic, Hebrew and English. From Gary R. Bunt's collection.

Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas… Mon 13 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 16-9-2024AD

Iran and Social Media Mon 13 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 16-9-2024AD

Wales Fri 10 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 13-9-2024AD

Iran’s “criminal network” Thu 9 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 12-9-2024AD

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