Country Studies US
Country Studies: Afghanistan
This extensive look at Afghanistan from the Library of Congress covers all aspects of the country through 1997. Read about its history, geography, ethnic make-up, success of the Taliban against the Soviets.
BBC
Bbc: Cbbc Newsround Special Report: Islam
A special report, published by the BBC news division just for kids, provides a short guide on the history, beliefs, and practices of Islam. Additional features include interviews with Muslim youth in different countries and diaries of...
BBC
Bbc: Young in the Arab World Bbc News
Follow a BBC reporter as she visits four contrasting Arab countries to speak with young people about their lives, aspirations, and identity as Arabs today. Stops include Beirut (Lebanon), Cairo (Egypt), Manama (Bahrain), and Rabat...
American Forum for Global Education
American Forum for Global Education: Spotlight on Muslim Identity [Pdf]
This downloadable booklet is a comprehensive teacher's guide you can use to help students' understand Muslims and their countries and cultures of origin. 100 pages include background information and teaching tips, activities and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Rise of Divorce
This Wide Angle video features the Arab women of an all-female talk show discussing the rising divorce rates in the Middle East.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Changes in Turkey
In this Wide Angle video, learn how the owner of a clothing manufacturer that creates conservative fashions for Turkish women has balanced his devout faith and commerce.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Malaysia: Kaleideculture
A lively look at the multi-cultural influences in Malaysia. This article from the Malaysia Promotion Tourism Board not only gives an overview of Malaysia's interesting culture, but also offers hyperlinks to get even more information....
British Library
British Library: Sacred Texts: Elements of the Abrahamic Faiths
This is a uniquely creative multimedia wheel of the the many elements of the Abrahamic Faiths. The main topics on the wheel include ceremonies, worship, chronology, faith,& living. Additional sub-topics are included making this a...
PBS
Pbs: Tolerance in Times of Trial
This lesson plan compares the treatment of Japanese-Americans and German-Americans during World War II and the treatment of Arab-Americans after September 11th.
Other
Muslim Women's League: Welcome to the Muslim Women's League
Addresses a multitude of topics pertaining to women and "the values of Islam", including dress, equality, and violence.
Other
Lampi: The Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Sahib of Qadian Section
This website covers just about everything about Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Sahib. Includes many pictures, excerpts from his writings, his books, articles about him, various sound files, and references for further studies.
University of Calgary
The University of Calgary: The Mughal Empire
Article traces Mughal Empire history mainly through the reigns of its three principle rulers: Babur, Humayun, and Akbar.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Iraq War
News archive, with articles, audio, video, and interactive resources, on the initial intervention in Iraq, beginning with pre-invasion military buildup (fall 2002) and ending with President George W. Bush's declaration (spring 2003) that...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Intervention in Iraq?
Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Oman
In an effort to educate on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC presents this overview of Oman.
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Saudi Arabia
In an effort to educate the western world on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Saudi Arabia.
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Qatar
In an effort to educate the western world on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Qatar.
Council of Foreign Relations
C Vouncil on Foreign Relations: State Sponsers: Iran
This resource answers questions regarding Iran, terrorism, and implications for the United States.
PBS
Pbs: "Greetings America, My Name Is Osama Bin Laden."
This 1998 interview of Osama bin Laden took place in Afghanistan. It's an extensive and enlightening look at bin Laden's history and beliefs.
Other
Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: A Shi'ite Encyclopedia
This collection of information relies on the Quran as well as Sunni and Shia sources. Unlike with a traditional encyclopedia, one must use the table of contents to locate particular topics. Includes a brief bibliography of books in...
Curated OER
University of Texas: India: Religions
On this fascinating map of India from the Perry Castaneda Collection, you can read bar graphs that show the percentage of religions practiced in each state and union territory of India.
BBC
Bbc: Muslim Prayer Movements in Pictures
A series of photos illustrating the Muslim prayer movements which are used during the day as part of the Five Pillars of Faith. A Muslim must pray five times a day facing Mecca.
Islami City
Islami city.com: Islam and Islamic History the Message
This site has history of Islam in the Middle East.
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.