politics – Virtually Islamic News

Fri 6 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 8-11-2024AD
China,, Ethiopia, UAE, UAE Digital

UAE AI

This is an interesting strategic collaboration associated with AI and energy development/control: The National, UAE’s Hodler Investments and China’s GCL Energy to power AI data centres in Ethiopia, 7...

Sat 4 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 7-9-2024AD
Censorship, Pakistan, Pakistan Internet

Pakistan net ‘mystery‘

This is a fascinating insight into Pakistan net concerns …

Counter protester, Southport, holding up anti-racism banner.

Sun 29 Muharram 1446AH 4-8-2024AD
'Islamophobia', Andrew Tate, Anti-Muslim Hate, Anti-Muslim Prejudice, Disinformation, Mosques, policing, Politics, UK politics, Wales, X

Southport Tragedy Responses – Timeline

Updated Opportunist ‘dog whistle ‘ responses to the Southport tragedy include a strong anti-Muslim theme. The attention should be on the victims of the attack in Southport and their...

Thu 5 Muharram 1446AH 11-7-2024AD
Anti-Muslim Hate, Anti-Muslim Prejudice, Politics, UK politics

Anti-Muslim Tweets

The use of the term ‘Mohammedan‘ is particularly dense …

Wed 6 Dhul Hijjah 1445AH 12-6-2024AD
Politics, UK politics

Election UK (updated)

Fri 10 Shawwal 1445AH 19-4-2024AD
Censorship, Pakistan, Pakistan Internet, Pakistan Internet,, Politics, X

X Pakistan Ban

X has an important role in Pakistan’s political discourse, so this ban is hugely significant across the spectrum: AP/Fast Company, Pakistan banned X over political instability. A top official...

Tue 3 Shaban 1445AH 13-2-2024AD
Indonesia, Indonesia Internet, Politics, TikTok

Indonesia Deepfakes and TikTok

Stanley Widianto, Reuters, Dance moves and deepfakes: Indonesia presidential candidates duke it out on TikTok, 12 Feb 2024 “To court young voters like Irene, all three candidates in the Feb....

Sat 29 Rajab 1445AH 10-2-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Pakistan, Pakistan Internet, Politics

Pakistan Election

Thu 27 Rajab 1445AH 8-2-2024AD
Indonesia, Indonesia Internet, Politics, TikTok

Indonesia’s TikTok Politics

Tue 11 Rajab 1445AH 23-1-2024AD
Academia, Hizb ut-Tahrir, Politics

Hizb ut-Tahrir: Analysis

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.

Gary R. Bunt, 2024

Amazon.com

Amazon.co.uk

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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