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Video Games, Video Clips, and Islam: New Media and the Communication of Values

http://www.digitalislam.eu/article.do?articleId=2550 This chapter analyzes video games and video clips with an Islamic emphasis and the various levels at which they convey ethical and moral values. Both video games and video clips have been neglected and marginalized by the ac… Continue

Added by Vit Sisler on November 9, 2009 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Palestine in Pixels: The Holy Land, Arab-Israeli Conflict, and Reality Construction in Video Games

http://www.digitalislam.eu/article.do?articleId=2515 This article explores the ways in which Palestine is envisioned, and its representation constructed, in contemporary video games. At the same time, capitalizing on Bogost’s notion of “procedurality”, this article discuss… Continue

Added by Vit Sisler on October 29, 2009 at 6:10am — No Comments

New York makes you think more..

Beginning with dawn until dusk.. New York makes you think more.. want more.. by giving you a tough work out. I've been questioning, and always try to find an answer of this endless line. Once I found out, I then moved to another one, but folks it's not easy.. In fact, it is as tough as your being passionate about your life that you want to have.. I sometimes learn this from a book and a little line in between or great people that I have the chance to get know.. I get inspired a lot, and enough… Continue

Added by Zuhal Danyildiz on October 12, 2009 at 5:45am — No Comments

A Story of Reaching New Heights, and Overcoming Great Odds ... Hard work pays off!

Photograph by pil hwan oh Have you ever been teased by your family, friends, classmates or co-workers because you do so different things than they do? Let’s be more specific … You study more than your classmates do; you… Continue

Added by Zuhal Danyildiz on October 12, 2009 at 5:41am — 1 Comment

Bonjour maman! J'ai survécu à un bombardement, Hello World! How can I help you? From Paris to Bankong from Thailand to New York ...

I am in a cab and making my way to a fundraising event for an organization called, "Post Conflict Development in New York City," on the Hudson River and West Highway. As I watch the gorgeous view with an incredible sunset, I am also planning my trip to China. Where am I going to visit in China, what budget should I estimate and whom am I going to interview ..? photographed by zuhal danyildiz, The Champagne Bar at the Plaza There is a note on the door that says, "use the next door." My friend… Continue

Added by Zuhal Danyildiz on October 12, 2009 at 5:24am — No Comments

European Courts’ Authority Contested? The Case of Marriage and Divorce Fatwas On-line

European Courts’ Authority Contested? The Case of Marriage and Divorce Fatwas On-line Vit Sisler http://www.digitalislam.eu/article.do?articleId=2350 This article explores Islamic websites providing normative content for European Muslim minorities. It focuses on four distinct Sunni websites and analyzes their fatwas, i.e. legal and religious recommendations issued in matters related to family law. Drawing from a… Continue

Added by Vit Sisler on July 7, 2009 at 4:44pm — No Comments

The Politics of Virtual Fatwa Counseling in the 21st Century

The Politics of Virtual Fatwa Counseling in the 21st Century Jens Kutscher http://www.digitalislam.eu/article.do?articleId=2349 A multitude of fatwa services sprung up on the Internet during the last few years and has grown since. One finds askimam.org, islamicity.com, islamonline.net, and islamqa.com among them. Yet it is not only these private Muslim jurisconsults who maintain websites, but also government-aff… Continue

Added by Vit Sisler on July 7, 2009 at 4:44pm — No Comments

“Gaining Knowledge”: Salafi Activism in German and Dutch Online Forums

“Gaining Knowledge”: Salafi Activism in German and Dutch Online Forums Carmen Becker http://www.digitalislam.eu/article.do?articleId=2348 Recent years have witnessed an expansion of Salafi activism into computer-mediated environments like online discussion forums. Forum activities are part of the activists' endeavor to access the religious sources (Quran and Sunnah) and, through these sources, the lives of the p… Continue

Added by Vit Sisler on July 7, 2009 at 4:41pm — No Comments

Digital Arabs: Representation in Video Games

http://www.digitalislam.eu/article.do?articleId=1704 This article presents the ways in which Muslims and Arabs are represented and represent themselves in video games. First, it… Continue

Added by Vit Sisler on July 7, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

HOW I GOT THE DISSERTATION HELP TO GET MY DISSERTATION AAPROVED !!!

When Dissertation Troubles Surrounded Me: This is an appreciative letter to thank the people who provided pin-point and professional dissertation help at the time when I was totally disappointed and had braced myself to meet the disaster regarding my PhD degree. It was the worst time of my life when I even thought of my dissertation disapproval. I was busy working and handling my social life. You can say that I was hanging in bala… Continue

Added by suzzane donald on February 12, 2009 at 12:43am — No Comments

Second Life and The Sacred: Islamic Space in a Virtual World

Second Life and The Sacred: Islamic Space in a Virtual World Krystina Derrickson http://www.digitalislam.eu/article.do?articleId=1877 Islamic religious spaces are present in the multi-user virtual environment Second Life.… Continue

Added by Vit Sisler on September 14, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

New Release Lane's List Publishing

Lane's List Publishing is pleased to announce the release of Chapter Three of the serialized novel "Borders of Our Lives". This third chapter continues the story of Jeff Goff, about his first and second lives and is based on characters and the setting of Second Life. "And We Are All Together", the third chapter explores the impact second life has had on Jeff's character and how it has effected his real life. Like the previous two chapters, it is only available in second life at… Continue

Added by Nazz Lane on August 4, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments

New YouTube: An Invitation to Collaboration on Understanding Islam

We've just published a new video on YouTube for the Understanding Islam through Virtual Worlds quest. Please take a look and let us know your thoughts. Thanks! Continue

Added by joshua fouts on August 3, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

New Group: V-Biz ROI

Please join our new group V-Biz ROI. This discussio… Continue

Added by joshua fouts on August 1, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Writing about the group

Hello Dancing Ink Productions group! I am going to be blogging about the value of having this group in upcoming days and I welcome you all to take the time to add content--thoughts, images, videos, music--for us to explore as we work on the Understanding Islam through Virtual World… Continue

Added by Rita J. King on June 30, 2008 at 1:00pm — 11 Comments

Digital Islam

“Digital Islam is a research project that focuses on the Middle East, Islam, and digital media supported by Charles University in Prague and edited by Vit Sisler.” Hope this is helpful. Peace. Mechelle ... Image reference: Digital Islam: http://www.digitalislam.eu/img/logo.gif Continue

Added by Mechelle De Craene on June 18, 2008 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

Please join our new group: Understanding Islam through Virtual Worlds

Greetings All and Welcome! We invite all of you to join our newest group, “Understanding Islam through Virtual Worlds.” This is a joint project of DIP and the Carnegie Council for Ethics… Continue

Added by joshua fouts on June 4, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

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