Gary R. Bunt

Gary R. Bunt is a writer and academic specialising in research on Islam and Muslims in cyberspace. He is based at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, where he is Professor in Islamic Studies, Principal Investigator of the ESRC-funded Digital British Islam project, and Co-Investigator of the CHANSE Digital Islam Across Europe project. His Virtually Islamic website contains regular updates on issues associated with Islam in cyberspace.

Comments on 'Islamic Algorithms: Online Influence in the Muslim Metaverse' (London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2024):

“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