Iran – Page 4 – Virtually Islamic News

Mon 13 Muharram 1445AH 31-7-2023AD
Iran, Iran Protests 2023, Mosques

Islamic Centre England

Sun 12 Muharram 1445AH 30-7-2023AD
Religious Authority, Shi'i Muslims

Seyyed Javad Alavi Boroujerdi

Middle East Eye, Iran: The new grand ayatollah upsetting the establishment, 30 July 2023 “Seyyed Javad Alavi Boroujerdi, a 72-year-old cleric, has expressed support for minority rights and Mahsa...

Sat 11 Muharram 1445AH 29-7-2023AD
Iran Protests 2023, Iranian internet

‘Iran sex tape scandal’

Sebastian Usher, BBC News, Iran sex tape scandal: Government says no prior knowledge of alleged behaviour, 29 July 2023 “A video posted online allegedly shows the head of culture...

Wed 1 Muharram 1445AH 19-7-2023AD
Iran, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2023, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media, Religious Authority

‘Iran’s Hijab-Industrial Complex’

Analysis/opinion. There are some social media elements to this discussion too: Kourosh Ziabari, New Lines Magazine, Iran’s Hijab-Industrial Complex, 19 July 2023 “Iran Open Data, a data transparency and...

Fri 26 Dhul Hijjah 1444AH 14-7-2023AD
Influencers, Instagram, Iran, Iran internet

Iran taxes Influencers

Arab News, Instagram influencers and celebrities in Iran to pay income tax, 13 July 2023 “Despite being blocked in the country, Instagram content creators continue to operate.”

Wed 25 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 14-6-2023AD
Hajj, Iran, Iranian internet, Religious Authority

Molavi Abdolhamid

Yaghoub Fazeli, Al Arabiya English, Iran’s top Sunni cleric says barred from Hajj by Iranian authorities, 14 June 2023 “Molavi Abdolhamid had planned to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage this...

Tue 10 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 30-5-2023AD
Iran, Iran Protests 2022, Iran Protests 2023, Iranian Social Media, Journalism

Iran: Journalist on Trial

Arab News, Iran starts trial of female journalist who covered Amini’s death, 30 May 2023, “...

Wed 4 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 24-5-2023AD
Iran, Iran Protests 2023, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

Iran Cyber Capabilities

Borzou Daragahi, Atlantic Council, Iran is using its cyber capabilities to kidnap its foes in the real world, 24 May 2023 “Iran’s cyber efforts have been steadily broadening. They...

Mon 28 Shaban 1444AH 20-3-2023AD
Human Rights, Iran, Iran Protests 2023, Podcasts

Podcast: The News Agents: Anoosheh Ashoori

The News Agents, Global, 20 March 2023 – this is a powerful and important interview by Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel with Anoosheh Ashoori and his daughter Elika –...

Tue 8 Shaban 1444AH 28-2-2023AD
'Converts', Education, Facebook, Iranian internet, Latin America, Shi'i Muslims

Iranian Seminary Experiences

Anwar Luz, New Lines, How Two Months at an Iranian Seminary Changed My Life, 28 Feb 2023 “I was in this isolated and authoritarian institution because I had been...

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

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