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Azizah Magazine
This is a commercial site for Azizah, a magazine by and for Muslim women in North America. Site contains some news headlines, but you must subscribe in order to see magazine articles. Articles cover such timely topics as women's roles in...
British Library
British Library: A Magnificent Koran (Qur'an)
Page through an amazing work of Islamic calligraphy, a 14th-century Koran. Includes audio recitations of the verses in Arabic and commentaries for each page in English that you can listen to or read.
Islami City
Islami City: Understanding Islam and the Muslims
This resource provides a wealth of information regarding Islam. Content answers questions such as "What is Islam?," "Who are the Muslims?," "What is the Qur'an?," and much more.
Islami City
Islami City: The Most Beautiful Names of Allah
This is a great website for those wanting a complete list of all the names of God according to the Quran. Each name is accompanied by a translation and verses from the Quran which depict the name. Each verse is provided in an audio file.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Abu Ali Al Husain Ibn Abdallah Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
Good article on Ibn Sina (Avicenna), who is known for his scholarly studies and contributions to several academic fields and his written works, which include an autobiography. This article focuses on his influences in the areas of math...
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Al Islam: Slavery in Ancient Times
This resource gives a history of slavery from pre-Islamic Times and its continuation under Islam.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Islam
This short introduction to Islam covers the origins and the life of Muhammad the Prophet, the Qur'an, and the four "rightly-guided" Caliphs.
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Muslims Online: Prophets, Messengers and Holy Scriptures
Here are some of the verses in the Islamic scriptures which mention the prophets and messengers of the God of Islam, Allah. Organized into two sections- One about the twenty-five prophets mentioned in the Quran, including Noah and...
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Islamic Kids: Prophet Musa (Moses)
Good article about Moses, a prophet of Islam. Summarizes his life as discussed in the Qur'an: his life in the house of the Pharoah, the accidental murder of the Egyptian man, his miracles, and his prophethood. Includes many quotes from...
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Islamic Kids: Prophet Isa (Jesus)
Discussion on the life and deeds of the prophet Jesus according to Islamic tradition and the Qur'an. Includes several quotes from the Holy Qur'an and is useful for comparative study of Christianity and Islam in terms of their opinions on...
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The Place of Prophet Ibrahim, Christianity and Judaism
This website briefly explains the role of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) in three religions: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Provides "basic information about him from the three perspectives" with quotes from the Qur'an, Bible, and...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Birth of Islam
Illustrated essay explains, in a few short paragraphs, the significance of Muhammad, the Koran, and Mecca as central to the origin of the Islamic faith.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Islam and Islamic Studies Resources
A comprehensive collection of primary and secondary resources for analyzing Islam and Islamic studies.