sermons – Virtually Islamic News

Fri 5 Dhul Hijjah 1444AH 23-6-2023AD
Apps, Mecca

Arafat Khutbah App

Every year, digital technology is further embedded within the hajj. It is interesting to track these developments (I’ve been doing so over the years). The Manarat Al Haramain app...

Sun 10 Shawwal 1444AH 30-4-2023AD
Radicalisation

Prison Lit Watch

Sky News, Terrorists face tougher prison rules to prevent the spreading of extremist views behind bars, 30 April 2023 “There will also be limits on prisoners’ property, preventing extremists...

Mon 29 Rajab 1444AH 20-2-2023AD
Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Religious Authority

Towards AI Khutbah

Urooba Jamal, Hyphen, The ‘AI revolution’ is here. Could it soon be leading Friday prayers?, 20 Feb 2023 “OpenAI’s latest model appears to filter out content with an anti-Muslim...

Islamic Algorithms – book cover

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

Explore the book

The ebook is out now; the hardcover will be out on the 2nd of May 2024; the paperback 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

Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas… Wed 29 Shawwal 1445AH 8-5-2024AD

Iran Cyberpolice in Crackdown Tue 28 Shawwal 1445AH 7-5-2024AD

KSA and Human Rights Tue 28 Shawwal 1445AH 7-5-2024AD

Iran Judiciary Sentences Online Activist Tue 28 Shawwal 1445AH 7-5-2024AD

Muslim World League Conference Tue 28 Shawwal 1445AH 7-5-2024AD

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