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Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic, Religion
Resources for Studying Islam
"Information for the study of Islam, religion, Qur'an, hadith, the Sunnah, Shi'ism, Sufism, Islam in the modern world, Muslim women, Islamic art, architecture, music, history, and Arabic...At the core of this website are short introductory essays on various aspects of Islam containing numerous annotated links. Regarded by scholars as the most comprehensive academic website on Islam..."
Maintained by Alan Godlas, Associate Professor of Religion, University of Georgia
Al-Islam
"Our objectives are to digitise and present on the Internet quality Islamic resources, related to the history, law, practice, and society of the Islamic religion and the Muslim peoples with particular emphasis on Twelver Shia Islamic school of thought."
A very well organized Shiite site with 'icon keys' to indicate whether the listing is for beginners, a photographic resource, media resource or external link.
By the Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project
Al-Khazine
"...is an interactive database for the study of Islamic Culture, particularly in the early centuries. We developed it for use in university courses on a wide range of topcs [sic] in Islamic civilization, and from introductory through advanced levels."
Sections include: Muslim Response to 9/11/01 ; Introduction ; al-Qur'an ; Traditions ; The Hajj ; Sufism ; Maps ; People ; Places ; History Map ; Islamic Scholars ; The Arts ; Resources.
By Peter A. Batke, Jerome W. Clinton, Densie El-Soufi, and Akel I. Kahera, Princeton University.
Al-Fatiha Foundation
"An international organization dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, those questioning their sexual orientation and or gender identity, as well as their families, friends, partners, and allies."
American Academy of Religion - Study of Islam Section
American Islamic Congress (AIC)
"Within the Muslim community, we are building a coalition around the agenda of unequivocal denunciation of terrorism, extremism, and hate speech. Reaching out to all people of conscience, we promote genuine interfaith dialogue and educate about the diversity within Islam."
BBC NEWS In-Depth - Muslims in Europe
Sections include: Key Stories ; Islam in Europe ; Quick Guide: Islam ; Headscarves ; After 7 July and Madrid ; Around Europe ; The French Experience.
BBC World Service - The Story of Africa [text and audio]
"The Story of Africa tells the history of the continent from an African perspective... Africa's top historians take a fresh look at the events and characters that have shaped the continent from the origins of humankind to the end of South African apartheid."
Sections include: Living History ; Early History ; Nile Valley ; West African Kingdoms ; The Swahili ; Traditional Religions ; Islam ; Christianity ; Slavery ; Central African Kingdoms ; Africa & Europe (1800-1914) ; Southern Africa ; Between World Wars (1914-1945) ; Independence ; Programmes.
Canadian Islamic Congress
Canadian Muslim Civil Liberties Association
Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) - (dead link)
"CAIR was established to promote a positive image of Islam and Muslims in America. We believe misrepresentations of Islam are most often the result of ignorance on the part of non-Muslims and reluctance on the part of Muslims to articulate their case."
- National and Worldwide Muslim Condemnation of Terrorism
"The following document is a compilation of condemnations of the September 11 attacks. The articles, press releases and news clippings represent a sample of worldwide Muslim condemnation of these attacks and of terrorism in general. Most of the documents contain only excerpts of these condemnations. A document containing the full text of these condemnations would be much longer."
Emam Reze (A.S.) Network - (dead link) (Arabic and English)
"This site features the Life of Imam Reza (A.S.), the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (A.S.), History of the Holy City of Mashhad (Iran) and useful link to all the important Islamic sites."
Google Directory - Science in Islam - (dead link)
Imam Yahya Hendi
Muslim Chaplain, Georgetown University
Sections include: Articles ; Links ; Photo Gallery ; News.
- Fatwas
Islamic Law has consistently condemned terrorism.
"The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) reaffirms Islam's condemnation of terrorism and religious extremism by issuing this fatwa, or formal religious ruling."
Institute of Islamic Studies - London
"...aims to examine, facilitate and co-ordinate research in the fields of Islamic history, literature, arts, culture and civilization in close co-operation with the scholars who are actively engaged in quality researches in these fields...It intends to facilitate academic debates and discussions on issues that are thought to be highly important to Iran, Middle East, Northern Africa, other Muslim Countries and the Muslim communities living in Europe and North America."
International Association of Sufism
International Society for the History of Islamic Medicine
Internet Islamic History Sourcebook
"In addition to direct links to documents, links are made to a number of other web resources...Link to secondary article, review or discussion on a given topic...Link to one of the megasites which track web resources...Link to a website focused on a specific issue."
By Paul Halsall, Fordham University
Islam 101
"...is an educational site on Islam, its way of life, civilization and culture. It includes an introductory course on Islam and presents Islamic views on contemporary issues. The section on comparative religious studies has articles on the commonality and differences between Islam and other religions."
- The Sabr Foundation
Islam For Today
"An Internet home for theologically motivated Western converts to Islam and a source of information for non-Muslims seeking a knowledge and understanding of Islam.
Islam Guide
A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam
"This Islamic site is for non-Muslims who would like to understand Islam, Muslims (Moslems), and the Holy Quran (Koran). It is rich in information, references, and bibliography. It has been reviewed and edited by many professors. It is simple to read, yet contains much scientific information."
Islamic Medicine On Line (English and Arabic)
Sections include: Embryology & Life Creation ; Food, Alcohol & Smoking ; Islam & Natural Medicine ; Islamic Medical Associations ; Islam & Medical Ethics ; Psychology & Sexual Issues ; Muslims & Medical History ; IIM & Future Events ; Islamic View on Medical Issues ; Islam & Health Guidelines ; Views of Non-Muslim Scientists ; Islam & non-Medical Sciences.
By Dr. Sharif Kaf Al-Ghazal
The Islam Page
A large selection of both practice and academic selections. Includes sections on Islamic movements, history, dictionaries, texts, women, Hajj, pictures, chat rooms, Islamic countries among others.
Produced by Ibrahim Shafi
The Islam Project
Sections include: PBS Films ; Community Engagement ; Educational Outreach.
Islamic Arts and Architecture Organization (IAAO)
"...IAAO strives to offer a Web presentation of the highest quality and to promote the awareness of Islamic arts as a humanistic study, recognizing the inter-relationship between the arts and other academic disciplines."
Sections include: Bibliography ; Schools ; Museums ; Historical Events ; Articles.
Islamic Interlink
The Directory of Islam on the Internet
Sections include: Belief & Practice ; The Qur'an ; The Prophet ; Muslim World ; Islam and ... ; Understanding Islam ; Organizations ; Islamic History ; Muslim Authors ; Muslims & Media ; Comparative Religions ; Internet Resources.
Islam Set - History of Islamic Science
Edited and Prepared by Prof. Hamed A. Ead
Islamic Studies Pathways
A useful collection of religious & political links with ratings
By Gary R. Bunt, Dept. of Theology, Religious Studies & Islamic Studies, University of Wales, Lampeter
Islamic Texts and Resources Metapage
"An Attempt to Provide a 'Springboard' for Exploring Texts and Resources on Islamic Thought, Ideas, and Related Issues. Although there is a fine line between the histories of Islamic thought and Muslim civilization, it is useful to treat the study of Islam, the faith, somewhat differently than history, politics and analysis of Muslim peoples."
Juan Cole *Informed Comment*
"Thoughts on the Middle East, History, Islam, and Religion
Weblog by Juan Cole, Professor of History at the University of Michigan.
M.T.O. Shahmaghsoudi (School of Islamic Sufism)
A nonprofit religious and educational organization.
Topics include About Sufism, History, Principles, Genealogy, Sufi Master, Teachings, Publications, Activities, Centers.
Musalman.com
The Islamic Portal
An Islam Start Page and Islamic Search Engine
Includes Muslim News and Multi Media Gateway, Direct Link to US Congress, Current News of Interest to the Muslim World, Event Listing, CharityNet, and Employment Opportunities.
Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC)
"This site was created by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) to provide an arena for American Muslim activists to share information, network, and work on causes that impact the American Muslim community."
Contains sections on networking, opinion, analysis, resources, and current events.
Muslim Scientists and Scholars - (dead link)
"Muslim scientists and scholars have contributed immensely to human knowledge especially in the period between 8th and 14th century CE. However, their contributions have been largely ignored, forgotten or have gone un-acknowledged. On this site you can read fascinating accounts of some of the most talented Muslim scholars in history whose contributions have left lasting marks in the annals of science, astronomy, medicine, surgery, engineering and philosophy."
Originally compiled by Walid; updated and maintained by Monzur Ahmed
From ummah.com - the Muslim Directory online.
Muslim Scientists, Mathematicians and Astronomers
Before European Renaissance, 700-1500 C.E.
MuslimHeritage.com
"Through 1000 years of missing history and explore the fascinating Muslim contribution to present day Science, Technology, Arts and Civilisation...Through the advancement in Internet technologies, FSTC has the facility to allow global access to this new Muslim heritage database, including source materials, 3-D recreated models of Muslim technology and an online community of scholars and contributors."
- Foundation for Science Technology and Civilisation (FSTC)
- Science
Topics include: Agriculture ; Astronomy ; Botany ; Chemistry ; Engineering ; Medicine ; Muslim Scientists ; Technology.
Muslims, Islam, and Iraq
"The focus of this webpage, unlike most websites dealing with Iraq (which focus on the political aspects of the war), is to inform the public in a scholarly manner both about Islam and Muslims in Iraq, as well as about the relationship of the war in Iraq to Islam and Muslims, including Shi'ites, Kurdish Sunnis, and Arab Sunnis."
Maintained by Alan Godlas, Associate Professor of Religion, University of Georgia
Nobel Peace Prize 2003 - Shirin Ebadi
"...for her efforts for democracy and human rights. She has focused especially on the struggle for the rights of women and children...Ebadi is a conscious Moslem. She sees no conflict between Islam and fundamental human rights. It is important to her that the dialogue between the different cultures and religions of the world should take as its point of departure their shared values."
PBS - America at a Crossroads
Companion website to the April 2007 series.
"...is a major public television event premiering on PBS in April 2007 that explores the challenges confronting the post-9/11 world ó including the war on terrorism; the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; the experience of American troops serving abroad; the struggle for balance within the Muslim world; and global perspectives on Americaís role overseas."
Films include: JIHAD: The Men and Ideas behind Al Qaeda ; Warriors ; Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience ; Gangs of Iraq ; The Case for War: In Defense of Freedom ; Europe's 9/11 ; The Muslim Americans ; Faith Without Fear ; Struggle for the Soul of Islam: Inside Indonesia ; Security versus Liberty: The Other War ; The Brotherhood.
PBS - Frontline - Muslims
"Frontline examines Islam's worldwide resurgence through the stories of diverse Muslims struggling to define the role of Islam in their lives and societies."
Sections include: Introduction ; Major Themes ; Interviews ; FAQ ; Portraits of Ordinary Muslims: Egypt, Nigeria, America, Malaysia, Turkey, Iran ; Readings & Links ; Teacher's Guide ; Tapes & Transcripts ; Press Reaction.
PBS - Islam: Empire of Faith
Sections include: Faith ; Culture ; Innovation ; Profiles ; Timeline ; Educational Resources.
PBS - Global Connections - The Middle East
"Visitors to the site can explore the past 100 years of history here as well as the relationship between the region and the West. In the future, the site will grow to incorporate other geographic regions around the world. The area commonly referred to as the Middle East is multiethnic and multicultural. The resources gathered here, and the topics explored, reflect this diversity. As the largest group in the region, Muslims figure prominently there, as well as on this site."
Prophet Muhammad
Biography, Mission and the Message of Muhammad - the Prophet of Islam
The Sabr Foundation
Q&A: Islamic Fundamentalism
From The Christian Science Monitor
[Ramadan] The Fast of Holy Ramadan
Topics of the Blessed Month of Ramadan
- As-Sunnah Foundation of America
The Religion of Islam (English, Spanish, or Arabic)
Sections include: Islam ; Qur'an ; Pillars ; Sunna ; Multimedia ; Prayer Time ; Prayers (Salat).
From The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington
Scholars of Islam & the Tragedy of Sept. 11th
"The following web page is produced through the cooperation of over 50 professors of Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Studies from the US and Canada. These scholars are members of the Study of Islam section at the American Academy of Religion, the largest international organization responsible for the academic study of religion."
Maintained by Omid Safi, Colgate University
Sufi Women Organization
Sufism, Sufis, and Sufi Orders
Sufism's Many Paths
By Dr. Alan Godlas, University of Georgia
Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
Arab Republic of Egypt, Ministry of Al Awqaf
Sections include: The Holy Quran ; About Islam ; Islamic Pillars ; Prophetic Tradition ; Encyclopedia ; Non-Muslims ; Legislation ; Islamic Creed ; Prophet's Stories ; Islamic History ; Architecture ; Conferences ; Library.
Talk Islam
Islamic Directory and Search Engine
"...a library of Islam-related and general websites and links on the Internet categorized according to topic and subject matter."
U.S. - Islamic World Forum
Annual forum.
Sections include: Overview ; About ; Program ; Participants ; Multimedia ; Previous Forums.
Understanding Islam
Sections include: Overview ; Sources of Islam ; The Qur'an ; Islamic Beliefs ; Morality ; Physical & Spiritual ; Cleansing ; Worship ; Social Issues ; Political Issues ; Propagation ; Customs ; Jihaad ; Penal Law ; History ; Muslim Communities ; Muslim Sects ; Other Religions.
An affiliate of Dar-ul-Ishraq
University of Calgary - Applied History Research Group - Multimedia History Tutorials
"History students at the senior undergraduate honours level and graduate level make up the project teams and are responsible for the research, the narrative, and the web design for each of these tutorials."
- The Islamic World to 1600
"It will outline Muslim beliefs and practices, as well as the history of the Islamic world from the 7th to the 17th centuries, including the expansion of the Islamic empires of Asia, Africa, and Europe."
University of Chicago - The Oriental Institute
The Way to Truth
Understanding Islamic Religion
This well designed site includes a lengthy index of categories to choose from as well as selected readings. The site is especially useful for anyone wanting a thorough introduction to Islam.
Who is Our Savior?
By Mohamed Ghounem & Abdur Rahman
Women in Islam
From the Islamic Center of Southern California
Women in Islamic Society
By Prof. Abdur Rahman I. Doi Professor and Director, Center for Islamic Legal Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaira, Nigeria.
Women in the Quran and the Sunnah
By Prof. Abdur Rahman I. Doi Professor and Director, Center for Islamic Legal Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaira, Nigeria.
World Council of Muslim Women Foundation - (dead link)
Additional Sites of Interest
Allama Mashriqi - Scholar and Founder of the Khaksar Movement
"Allama Mashriqi was a Scholar and Founder of the KHAKSAR MOVEMENT in Indo-Pakistan. He had a large number of followers who were devoted to his movement. He was a genius and earned many different types of degrees and broke all previous records at the Punjab University in Pakistan, and at the Oxford and Cambridge Universities of England."
Canadian Society of Muslims
Center for Arabic Language & Eastern Studies (CALES)
"Devoted to teaching Arabic as a foreign language to non-native speakers, the Center (aka CALES) has attracted graduate and undergraduate students from the leading universities in North America and Europe."
University of Science & Technology, Sana'a, Republic of Yemen
Centre for Contemporary Islam - (dead link)
Centre for Islamic Studies
University of Wales
Harun Yahya Series
HARUN YAHYA (Istanbul) is the author of numerous books on Quranic topics, on the marvels of Allah's creation, on the collapse of the theory of evolution and on political issues related with the Muslim world.
Includes Topics on Faith
Hijab
The Institute of Islamic Information and Education
In Memory of Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan
"Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan: A Social Scientist. Millions benefited from his Orangi Pilot Project and Comilla Rural Academy. Michigan State University awarded Honorary Doctorate. Recipient of Hilal-e-Pakistan, Sitra-i-Pakistan, Magsaysay Award.."
International Muslimah Artist Net
An International Organization Created By and For Muslim Women Artists
International Institute of Islamic Thought
International Society for Islamic Secularization
Islamic Center of America
Moonsighting with Astronomy
On Moon-sighting, Islamic Calendar, Prayer Schedule, and Qibla Direction.
Maintained by Khalid Shaukat
Totally Tessellated
"Included is an extensive historical gallery which draws images from many sources. Mathematics-oriented, user-friendly tutorials filled with helpful illustrations and animations help users understand and create tessellations."
Includes a large selection of Islamic patterns.
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