VPNs – Virtually Islamic News

Sun 22 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 24-11-2024AD
Pakistan, Pakistan Internet, VPNs

VPN Pakistan

VOA, Pakistani religious body declares using VPN is against Islamic law, 24 Nov 2024“The Council of Islamic Ideology said the technology was being used in Pakistan to access content...

Sun 11 Jumada Al Akhira 1445AH 24-12-2023AD
Censorship, Cyber Security, Turkey, Turkey Internet

Turkish VPN Bans

TechRadar, What’s the newest wave of Turkey VPN bans tell us about the country’s internet? “Around 16 Turkey VPN providers have been targeted by a new wave of censorship, Deutsche Welle’s...

Sat 19 Shaban 1444AH 11-3-2023AD
Research

VPN Use

Karl Finders, Computer Weekly, Millions in the Arab world use VPNs to overcome restrictions and bandwidth throttling “The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the highest VPN download rate in the world,...

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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