Curated OER
Writing Exercise: The Spread of Islam II
Prompt your class to write about the spread of Islam. They'll answer three essay questions about Islam. They explain how Islam spread into Africa, Asia, and Europe, compare and contrast Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, then describe...
Curated OER
Shari'ah: An Islamic Law Simulation
Consider the role that shari'ah played in the development of Muslim civilization during the Abbasid caliphate. Learners become acquainted with both the religious and scholarly basis of Islamic law to help them understand the differences...
Curated OER
Islamic Inheritance Mathematics
Students determine how a woman's estate is divided among her beneficiaries according to Islamic inheritance law. They add and subtract fractions.
Curated OER
The Origins of Islamic Law
Ninth graders examine Islamic Law. In this Law lesson plan, 9th graders read documents on the origins of Islamic Law. Students create answers to questions based on Islamic Law.
Library of Congress
Loc: Ancient Manuscripts: From the Desert Libraries of Timbuktu
This is a collection of primary, historical documents from Timbuktu, Mali during the the 16th through 18th century. The documents cover all aspects of this advanced African civilization.
Islami City
Islami city.com: Educational Addendum Understanding
This site provides you with the nature of Islamic law and all of the major aspects of it. Excellent reference for basic Islamic terms.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Race and Slavery in the Middle East
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Fordham University provides a thorough discussion of the existence of slavery in early times giving the types of people who were taken as slaves and the work they performed. There were also...
PBS
Pbs Wide Angle: Suppression or Liberation
A PBS lesson plan for high school teachers that helps students explore the basic beliefs and practices of Islam. The topic of women's modesty, the hijab and modern society are also topics. All materials and resources are available on the...
Other
Islam 101: The Islamic Laws of Inheritance
This essay discusses how Islamic law views wills and inheritance. Provides several quotes from the Quran and lists some of the major rules of inheritance and exclusion of heirs.
Other
The Islamic Supreme Council of America: Understanding Islamic Law
The multi-faceted areas of Islamic law are discussed. The article is divided into sections, the first is a discussion of invoking divine principle and human reason. The next is the Islamist's understanding of Shari'ah otherwise known as...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Origins of Islamic Law
Learn how Islamic law developed over time. The development of the sharia, or traditional Islamic law is explored as nomadic tribes began to progress into a more stabilized Muslim Empire. Family law and criminal law is discussed because...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Sudan: History
The history of Sudan since its independence has been one or constant turmoil. Read about the civil wars that have wracked this country for decades. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tanzania: Government
Find out about the government of Tanzania which has a National Assembly for the entire country and a House of Representatives for Zanzibar. You can also see a list of current government officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept....
Other
Al Islam: Slavery in Ancient Times
This resource gives a history of slavery from pre-Islamic Times and its continuation under Islam.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Ulama
An overview of the Ulama is found in this encyclopedia article. Read about who they are and what their roles are. The article also discusses their loss of influence in the second half of the 20th century