social media – Virtually Islamic News

Wed 20 Shaban 1446AH 19-2-2025AD
Australia, Indonesia, Indonesia Internet

Indonesia Social Media Limits

Aisyah Llewellyn, Al Jazeera, After Australia’s ban, Indonesia mulls minimum age for social media, 14 Feb 2025. #Indonesia is considering social media minimum user age: “Indonesia’s bid comes on...

Mon 9 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 11-11-2024AD
Israel, Israel-Gaza Conflict 2024, Netherlands, News Media, Palestine

Updated: There are significant social media elements to the conflict between Israeli football supporters and local Amsterdam pro-Palestine supporters. Be advised: social media captures provocative actions accompanied by incendiary...

Sun 8 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 10-11-2024AD
Deradicalisation, Fatwas, Morocco, Morocco internet, Radicalisation, Religious Authority, Sermons

Morocco Sermon Issues

Coverage of ongoing discussions in Morocco on sermon content: “Since the Israel-Hamas war began 14 months ago, activists have similarly worried about limits place on sermons about Palestinians. Morocco’s...

Tue 23 Safar 1446AH 27-8-2024AD
Malaysia, Malaysia Internet

Malaysia net licensing

Reuters, Tech firms must comply with Malaysia’s laws, minister says, amid backlash over social media licensing plan, 27 Aug 2024 “The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) – whose members include...

Mon 8 Safar 1446AH 12-8-2024AD
'Islamophobia', Anti-Muslim Hate, Anti-Muslim Prejudice, Mosques, Politics, Southport Tragedy, Streaming Media, UK politics

UK Riots and Aftermath (updated)

This follows my ‘Southport Tragedy‘ post, which required an extended section to cover subsequent developments (and to allow the page to load faster). The pages should be read in...

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...

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...

Mon 6 Shawwal 1445AH 15-4-2024AD
Egypt Internet, Egypt,

Egyptian Responses to Iran attack

The National, Iran’s attack on Israel met with online ridicule from Egyptians, 15 Apr 2024 “Iran’s drone and missile attack on Israel has produced a wave of ridicule among Egyptians on social...

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...

Thu 6 Rajab 1445AH 18-1-2024AD
Indonesia, Indonesia Internet, Rohingya

Indonesia: Anti-Rohingya Social Media

Rebecca Ratcliffe and Ardila Syakriah, The Guardian, The online hate campaign turning Indonesians against Rohingya refugees, 18 Jan 2024 “In a statement this week, Human Rights Watch accused anonymous accounts...

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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“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

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