umrah – Virtually Islamic News

Fri 8 Dhul Hijjah 1445AH 14-6-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Hajj, Medina, Mosques, Pilgrimage, Religious Authority, robots, umrah

Masjid Al-Nawabi’s Robot

Wed 14 Dhul Qidah 1445AH 22-5-2024AD
Hajj, Mecca, umrah

Flying Taxi to Mecca

The next step is an uber:

Sun 5 Jumada Al Oula 1445AH 19-11-2023AD
Hajj, Mecca, umrah

Tawaaf on a Scooter

It’s important that tawaaf is made as accessible as possible for all pilgrims, including those with mobility needs. This clip shows a remarkable result of the new scooter policy....

Wed 21 Safar 1445AH 6-9-2023AD
Egypt Internet, Egypt,, Hajj, umrah

Mera Aladam, Middle East Eye, Egypt arrests religious influencer who sponsored paid ‘proxy pilgrimage’, 6 Sep 2023. “Egyptian authorities arrested a social media influencer on Tuesday who has promoted an...

Sat 25 Muharram 1445AH 12-8-2023AD
Hajj, Saudi Arabia, umrah

Haramain Railway

Tech on rails adds a different dimension to pilgrimage traffic …

Fri 24 Muharram 1445AH 11-8-2023AD
Artificial Intelligence, Fatwas, Hajj, Mecca, Pilgrimage, robots, umrah

Fatwa Robot in Mecca

Arab News, Grand Mosque employs ‘guidance robot’ for fatwa inquiries, 11 August 2023. “A “guidance robot” has been developed to assist pilgrims and Umrah performers in understanding the rituals...

Mon 1 Dhul Hijjah 1444AH 19-6-2023AD
Apps, Hajj, Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, umrah

Rushd App

Arab News, New e-services launched to aid Hajj and Umrah, 18 June 2023 “The services include a Sharia awareness app that educates pilgrims on Hajj rituals, and offers a...

Thu 15 Ramadan 1444AH 6-4-2023AD
Mecca, Ramadan, umrah

Ramadan 2023 – updated

I’m posting coverage on Ramadan to show how social media is applied. Time-lapse photography is terrific when looking at Mecca from this angle:

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

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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

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