University of Calgary
Uof C: The Islamic World to 1600: Architecture
A brief discussion of the unique style of Islamic Palaces and the reasons for the construction.
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Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Islamic Philosophy
The history of Islamic philosophy is discussed here. Learn how it has developed over time, how it has been influenced by Greek-Hellenistic philosophy, and how it differs according to demographic and region.
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Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia: The Five Pillars of Islam
An objective explanation of the Five Pillars of Islam, which are a Muslim's primary obligations in his or her lifetime.
BBC
Bbc: Religions: Five Pillars of Islam
Brief explanations of each of the Five Pillars of Islam, with links to more detailed accounts.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Early Islamic World Trade and Commerce
Find out how people in the early Islamic world used their resources for commerce and trade.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: The Ji Khanate
Description of how the Mongols invaded Iraq and Syria and the effect these invasions had on these countries and Islam.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Sufism, Sufis, and Sufi Orders: Sufism's Many Paths
Extremely in-depth essay about Sufism, which "is generally understood by scholars and Sufis to be the inner, mystical, or psycho-spiritual dimension of Islam." Discusses "Sufism in the West," "Sufi Women," "Sufi Qur'an Commentary," and...
Read Works
Read Works: Islam
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the religion of Islam. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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.
University of Calgary
U. Of Calgary: The Islamic World to 1600, Al Farabi
Article provides a brief article on the Islamic philosopher, Al-Farabi, whose work influenced the Islamic philosophers who followed him, particularly Ibn Sina and Ibn Rushd.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Islam Quiz (1)
10-question quiz is immediately scored and tests your comprehension of Islamic culture.
Northern Illinois University
Islam: A Worldwide Religion and Its Impact in Southeast Asia
Information about the Muslim influence in Southeast Asia. It includes details about the introduction of Islam and specific information about the religion.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Islam Quiz (2)
Nine multiple choice question quiz is immediately scored and tests your comprehension of Islamic culture.
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Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: The Life of Muhammad
A newer full-text biography of Muhammad written from an Islamic perspective.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Early Islamic Period: History
An excellent introduction to the earliest period of Islamic art (approximately A.D. 700 to A.D. 1000) that includes a historical overview of the rise of Islam. With informative descriptions and wonderful reproductions of art from the...
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Early Medieval Period: History
An overview of Islamic art from the early medieval period (approximately A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1150) that begins with a historical overview of the shifting Islamic politics of the time. With informative descriptions and wonderful...
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Islam Project: Maps
A series of historical and near-present-day maps that span Islamic history. Starting with A.D. 750, the maps illustrate both the spread of Islam (from Medina outward to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and other parts of the world) and...
PBS
Pbs: Roles of Women in Islam
The roles of women in Islam are the focus of this article from PBS. Their rights, responsibilities, and the violations to them as well as marriage, modesty, family and public life are each addressed.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Early Islamic Period: Art
While the Islamic period has a fixed starting date, signaled by the emigration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622, the birth of Islamic art is far more difficult to single out. Instead, we can consider...
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Late Islamic Period: History
An examination of Islamic art, from the fifteenth century through to the end of the Ottoman empire (just after World War I). Includes dozens of images of late Islamic art - textiles, ceramics, manuscripts - each with useful descriptions...
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: A Brief Introduction to the Islamic (Hijri) Calendar
Provides background information about the Islamic Calendar, also called the Hijri. Explains the differences between the Gregorian calendar and the Islamic Calendar; lists important holidays and the months of the Islamic year. Provides...
Syracuse University
Syracuse University: The Conquests of Islam
This map illustrates the Islamic conquests from 622AD to 740AD in the two centuries following Mohammed's death.
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The Islamic Monthly Magazine
The online home of "The Islamic Monthly Magazine" a quarterly print publication that reaches an international audience, from which a broad range of current- and past-issue content can be read in whole or in excerpts. Covers issues and...
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