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This is a survey of the phenomena relating to Islam and the Internet. Technology is making a global impact on how Muslims approach and interpret Islam. Given its utilization as a primary source of information, the Internet influences how non-Muslims perceive Islam and matters relating to Muslims.

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' ... a thorough and useful introduction to an aspect of Islamic culture and civilization which has, to date, been largely overlooked in academic work.' (Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations) ' ... Bunt has done a great service to Islamic Studies via the Internet and will serve as a torchbearer and a guide for further research in this area.' Islam Online ' ... extensive survey of the way Muslims around the world are using the Internet and the effect this may have on the future of Islam.' (LPS Weekly Newsletter). ' ... original and highly fascinating ... ' (Dialogue) ' ... a pioneering work in Islamic studies, the first serious work on Islam and the Internet' - (Amina Elbendary, Al-Ahram Weekly Online) '...a seminal work on Islam and the internet...groundbreaking canonical texts for students of both virtual Islam and, in a wider sense, those studying religion and the internet.' (Egypt Today, Dec 2004)

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Gary Bunt is Lecturer in Islamic Studies at University of Wales, Lampeter.

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