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Thu 4 Ramadan 1445AH 14-3-2024AD
Central Africa, East Africa, South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, West Africa

Africa Net Outage

These figures do not look good. “… multiple subsea cable failures.”

Fri 26 Rajab 1444AH 17-2-2023AD
'Islamic State', ISWAP, West Africa

‘Islamic State’ ISWAP

In the latest issue of the weekly al-Naba (378), the Islamic State (#IS) published an infographic to claim a major IS-#Sahel attack against the #Niger army and a banner...

Mon 28 Rabi Al Awwal 1444AH 24-10-2022AD
'Islamic State', West Africa

Salah Muhammad Salis, Graphic, Rethining violent extremism through the Islamic lens (opinion/analysis) Tech references in this article:“Religiously motivated terrorism remains one of West Africa’s most pressing security threats. Militant...

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.

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First 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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