Islamic Algorithms

This book examines how Islam is digitally mediated at a time of technological change enhanced digital literacy and proactive engagement in Islamic online content by authorities and influencers.<br/><br/>What is the impact of this on societies believers and understandings of Islam? <i>Islamic</i><i>Algorithms</i> provides a thorough exploration of Cyber Islamic Environments (CIEs) through representations of significant historical and religious influences across contexts and diversities. This ranges from jinn and angels through to contemporary influencers.<br/><br/>Gary R. Bunt raises issues of how digital content is embedded in contemporary understandings of Islam and their dissemination. Bunt shows how the interpretation of pivotal figures in Islam - including Muhammad and his family scholars and imams - can be informed by new generations of digital influences such as apps and social networking which have become primary sources of information for many Muslims globally.