X – Virtually Islamic News

Fri 10 Shawwal 1445AH 19-4-2024AD
Censorship, Pakistan, Pakistan Internet, Pakistan Internet,, Politics, X

X Pakistan Ban

X has an important role in Pakistan’s political discourse, so this ban is hugely significant across the spectrum: AP/Fast Company, Pakistan banned X over political instability. A top official...

Thu 9 Shawwal 1445AH 18-4-2024AD
Censorship, Pakistan Internet, X

Pakistan X block

Tue 16 Ramadan 1445AH 26-3-2024AD
Disinformation, Elon Musk, X

X Lawsuit Loss

Reuters/Arab News, Musk’s X Corp. loses lawsuit against hate speech watchdog, 25 Mar 2024 “A US judge on Monday dismissed X Corp’s lawsuit against a nonprofit group that has...

Mon 9 Shaban 1445AH 19-2-2024AD
Censorship, Pakistan, Pakistan Internet, X

The National, Online restrictions spark public outcry in Pakistan, 19 Feb 2024 “Restricted access to social media platform X, formerly known Twitter, has caused outrage in Pakistan amid accusations that authorities...

Wed 12 Rabi Al Awwal 1445AH 27-9-2023AD
Iran, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2023, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media, X

X label removal impact

The Hill, Russia, China, Iran state media see boost on X after removal of ‘state-affiliated’ labels, 26 Sep 2023 “The accounts of several Russian, Chinese and Iranian state media...

Sat 8 Rabi Al Awwal 1445AH 23-9-2023AD
Human Rights, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, Twitter, X

MBS Confirms Tweet Death Sentence

Joey Shea, Human Rights Watch, Saudi Crown Prince Confirms Death Sentence for Tweets, 22 Sep 2023 “Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, has confirmed that retired teacher...

Mon 19 Safar 1445AH 4-9-2023AD
Human Rights, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, X

X KSA Lawsuit

Stephanie Kirchgaessner, Guardian, Twitter accused of helping Saudi Arabia commit human rights abuses, 4 Sep 2023 “Lawsuit says network discloses user data at request of Saudi authorities at much...

Mon 5 Safar 1445AH 21-8-2023AD
Israel, X

X Blue Issues

Al Jazeera, X Blue users will need to send selfie, data to Israeli software company, 21 Aug 2023 “Subscription users of X, formerly Twitter, will need to send a...

Wed 8 Muharram 1445AH 26-7-2023AD
Indonesia Internet, X

X. banned

Meera Navlakha, Mashable, Indonesia bans X.com (Twitter?) under country’s laws on pornography, 26 July 2023 “First reported by Al Jazeera, Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics restricted the site...

Mon 6 Muharram 1445AH 24-7-2023AD
Turkey, Turkey Internet, X

Turkey X-ban

Reclaim the Net, Turkey Bans Companies From Advertising on Twitter. 24 July 2023, “Turkey’s Information and Communication Technologies Authority has delivered a blow to free speech by enforcing a...

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.

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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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