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PPT
Curated OER

Islam: Submission to the Will of Allah

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Presenting both a thorough scope of the foundations of Islam, as well as a question about Islam in America after 9/11, this slideshow provides a comprehensive outline of the background and five pillars of Islam. Viewers will walk away...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making Sense of Islam

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the role of the Islamic religion in the Middle East and around the world. They determine that Muslims believe that Islam is a way of life and analyze information on Islamic movements to create both a written and oral...
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Website
University of Pennsylvania

Building Muslim Spaces in a Secular Society: African Muslims in Philadelphia

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of links to Islamic organizations and events for Muslims in Philadelphia, including groups, schools, and mosques.
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Primary
University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Digital Library Production Service: The Koran

For Students 9th - 10th
Allows readers to read any or all of 114 chapters of the Koran, as translated by M.H. Shakir.
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Website
Other

Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: A Shi'ite Encyclopedia

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Graphic
BBC

Bbc: The Hajj in Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of photos illustrating various aspects of the Hajj, the journey to Mecca every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime.
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Handout
Islami City

Islami City: Council on Islamic Education: Hajj

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A detailed description of Hajj provided by the Council on Islamic Education. Includes suggested questions and activities for the classroom plus a great glossary.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Virtual Hajj

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive tour of the Hajj which is one of the "Five Pillars of Faith". It also includes video clips taken from the PBS film "Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet". Requires the Real Player plug-in.
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Website
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: The Islamic World to 1600, Ibn Rushd

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Ibn Rushd, an Islamic scholar who contributed to many fields of study in the twelfth century A.D.