Category: Online Culture
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Online Debate Culture and Death of Taqwa
Debating religion, politics, history and many other topics is a defining characteristic of the internet for as long as we can remember. But it is only recently that Islamic and religious debates have taken the world by storm, with many debaters such as Mohammed Hijab, Hamza Tzortzis and Daniel Haqiqatjou taking the stage of Islamic…
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The Bizarre Hivemind of digital “Islamists”
In today’s digital age, many young people find a sense of belonging through online communities. The internet has made it possible for people with similar ideologies, interests, hobbies, and beliefs to connect with each other from all corners of the globe. While this can be a positive thing, it has also led to the rise…
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The Shocking Epidemic of Gay Porn Memes Among “Islamists”
There is a shocking epidemic of gay porn memes featuring black men among so-called “Islamists” on the internet. This issue is particularly severe because it not only violates the values and principles of Islam, but it also has the potential to mentally affect underaged children who may come across these materials online. As Muslims, we…
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Muslims should stop apocalyptifying the metaverse and just jump right into it. Here is why!
The metaverse is a fictitious version of the internet that allows users to access permanent online 3-D virtual environments using traditional personal computers as well as virtual and augmented reality headgear. Metaverses are already existent in some form on platforms such as VRChat or video games like Second Life. Since Facebook bought virtual reality company Oculus…