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Islam 101: Allah the One God

For Students 9th - 10th
Good website providing various information about God as viewed in Islamic tradition. Includes pages on the following topics: "The Question of God," "Concept of God in Islam," and "Attributes of God."
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History of Islamic Science 3: The Time of Al Razi

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth look at Islamic society during the time of al-Razi. Discusses "Arabic Mathematics and Astronomy," "Muslim Alchemy and Physics," "Muslim Medicine," and several well-known individuals such as al-Mahani, inb Yusuf, al-Nairizi, ibn...
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New York Times

New York Times: Islam in Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look into the spread of Islam in Russia. After the fall of the Soviet Union Islam has become more and more influential in Russian life. Audio and pictures tell the story of the spread of Islam in Russia.
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Early Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides basic information about Early Islam and its religions. There are also some selections from the Qur'an (Koran) and links to related topics in greater detail.
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Institute for Policy Studies

Foreign Policy in Focus: The Future of Political Islam in Somalia

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the impact of Islam in Somalia, reasons for its popularity and the effect of attempted interventions interested countries and institutions. (5 January 2007)
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Visualizing Islam

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Islam is the youngest of the three Semitic religions; however, it is the second largest religion in the world. The impact of Islam on national and international politics creates a need for students to discover how and why this religion...
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BBC

Bbc: The Story of Africa: Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC series site charts the growth of Islam in Africa until the 1880s.
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Princeton University

Princeton University: Maps of the Islamic Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Princeton University includes a map collection from Roolvink's "Atlas of the Middle East" with a variety of historical maps on Islam.
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Columbia University

Columbia University: The Interaction of Islam and Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the development of religious culture within India. Because Islam and Hinduism are the most prominent religions within the country you will learn how each religion has had an influential impact on the other....
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars

For Students 9th - 10th
Gain insight into Islam- the people, the places, the practices, and the historical significance. [12:52]
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University of Hyderabad: Interaction of Islamic and Indian Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a comprehensive background of the development of religious culture within the subcontinent of India. This unique advancement in culture has been cultivated by the movement and traditions of migrant groups and...
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Middle East Forum: Fundamentalist Islam at Large: The Drive for Power

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent, detailed treatise on Fundamentalism not to be read by the faint at heart as it is quite detailed. Offers several definitions of fundamentalism and the history.
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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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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Late Medieval Period: History

For Students 9th - 10th
A solid introduction to Islamic art of the late medieval period (approximately A.D. 1250 to A.D. 1450) that relates historical events to the art production of the time. With informative descriptions and wonderful reproductions that...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap World History: Post Classical World: The Rise of Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
AP World History learning unit details the characteristics of the Post Classical World and the Rise of Islam.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap World His: Latin Amer, Africa, Islam, Asian Transitions

For Students 9th - 10th
AP World History course unit on the Early Modern World, includes interactive lessons and assessment on Latin America, Africa, Islamic Empires and Asian Transitions.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Iran (Islamic Republic Of)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in the Islamic Republic of Iran in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current. The 'News and features' tab includes...
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Other

Royal Aal Al Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought: Al Tafsir

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge repository of Qur'anic texts, commentaries and interpretations, in both English and Arabic. Many materials explaining the meanings of passages in the Quran have been translated into twenty-four languages. Audio recitations of...
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PBS

Pbs: Islam Empire of Faith

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a broad portrait of Islamic art and culture in order to show the great diversity as well as the fundamental unity of Islamic civilization in its long and varied history.
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The Islamic Supreme Council of America: Understanding Islamic Law

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: About Chronological Periods in the Islamic World

For Students 9th - 10th
Studying the Art of the Islamic world is challenging, partially because of the large geographic and chronological scope of Islam. In order to simplify the study of Islamic Art, it has been divided into chronological periods: Early,...
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Origins of Islamic Law

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles Co. Museum of Art: Islamic Art Now: Contemporary Art of Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
In recent years, the parameters of Islamic art (particularly as defined by museums, commercial art galleries, and private collections) have expanded to include contemporary works by artists from or with roots in the Middle East. These...
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PBS

Pbs: Jewels of Islamic Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographs and filmed footage of five Islamic architectural masterpieces: Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo, the Great Mosque of Damascus, the Alhambra in Granada, and the Mosque of Shaykh Lutfallah in...

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