Muslim Bloggers

Hey guys!

So I've been researching more about Muslims all around the world to see how they use the Internet, and how it affects their lives and culture. Ever since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, many people have negatively changed their views on Muslims worldwide. I found that many Muslims have been using the Internet to change their perspectives. I found this video on YouTube of this American Muslim who created an open blog to discuss anything from boxing to Islam, and how he believes people need to know that truthfully not all Muslims are terrorists. Many people like him believe that if they help spread the word, maybe one day people will change their opinions. I hope you find this informational or interesting.

New Additions

I added a few helpful resources in the Links section for those of you who are interested in learning more about the subject.

All the sources explore the increasing impact of the Internet on Muslims worldwide. Many people seem to believe that the Internet has shaped how both Muslims and non-Muslims perceive Islam. Included in these links is a study based on the Arabic blogsphere. The study was conducted to learn about and analyze the networked public sphere in the Arab Middle East, and its relationship to a wide range of important issues. These issues included politics, media, religion, culture, and international affairs. Another one of the links is a radio station that interviews many different kinds of people including anything from students, television producers, to writers. The particular broadcast I linked talks about young Muslims and new media, and how YouTube, along with other forms of media, affect the culture and image of Muslims worldwide. The topic of discussion focuses on whether this image can be changed using new media and the Internet.


Take a look at the sources and post your insight and findings! Also, if anyone finds more interesting or helpful resources, feel free to post those as well!

Thanks,
Berna

Welcome!

This blog is part of my First Year Seminar final class project, however it is open to everyone. It is for discussion based on new media in the age of the Internet in the Muslim world. It will focus on comparing how the Muslim culture has been affected by the Internet in the United States, and in Muslim countries in the Middle East. Anyone is welcome to post opinions or post any information they have on the subject! I encourage you to invite friends and family to join in on discussions.

Thank you,
Berna