Islam in the Digital Age : E-Jihad, Online Fatwas and Cyber Islamic Environments Hardback
by Gary R. Bunt
Part of the Critical Studies on Islam series
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The Internet is an increasingly important source of information for many people in the Muslim world.
Many Muslims in majority and minority contexts rely on the Internet as a primary source of news, information and communication about Islam.
As a result, a new media culture is emerging which is having a significant impact on areas of global Muslim consciousness.
Post-September 11th, this phenomenon has grown more rapidly than ever. Gary R. Bunt provides a fascinating account of the issues at stake, identifying two radical new concepts: Firstly, the emergence of e-jihad ('Electronic Jihad') originating from diverse Muslim perspectives - this is described in its many forms relating to the different definitions of 'jihad', including on-line activism (ranging from promoting militaristic activities to hacking, to co-ordinating peaceful protests) and Muslim expression post 9/11. Secondly, he discusses religious authority on the Internet - including the concept of on-line fatwas and their influence in diverse settings, and the complexities of conflicting notions of religious authority.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:248 pages
- Publisher:Pluto Press
- Publication Date:20/07/2003
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- ISBN:9780745320991
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:248 pages
- Publisher:Pluto Press
- Publication Date:20/07/2003
- Category:
- ISBN:9780745320991