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Anavian Gallery (New York): Islamic Art Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Dozens of examples of Islamic art in all media in the holdings of the Anavian Gallery, New York-based art dealers/appraisers. Browse, learn, and enjoy.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Baghdad

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University gives a detailed description of Baghdad as the intellectual center of the Arab and later Islam culture. Gives details of important cultural and intellectual figures in Baghdad's history.
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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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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Religions in Art

For Students 9th - 10th
At World Religions in Art, the world's major religions--Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism--serve as lenses through which artistic production is examined in terms of its subject matter, sources of inspiration, meaning,...
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Exporter of Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module considers the significance of the Middle East as a center of religious origins and beliefs. Essays and illustrative materials follow the development of the religious traditions of the region, from the polytheistic animism...
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Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: The Last Will of Ali Ibn Abi Talib

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the will of Ali ibn Abi Talib, which he gave to his two sons, "after the attempt on his life by a stab from Ibn Muljam" in which he advises his sons "to be conscious of Allah" and follow the teachings of the Koran.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: President Bush's "Islam Is Peace" Speech

For Students 7th - 8th
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
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Smart History

Smarthistory: The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat Al Sakhra)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Dome of the Rock located in Old Jerusalem, one of the earliest surviving buildings from the Islamic world. Links to additional resources.
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Islamic Holidays and Observances

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an easy-to-understand description of Ramadan, the Month of Fasting. Find the meaning of Ramadan, why fasting is important, devotion to God, the food in Ramadan, and the spirit of Ramadan.
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Political Resources on the Net

Islamic State of Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to all political information on the Islamic State of Afghanistan. Includes information on elections, political parties, and political groups of the state.
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Islami City

Islami city.com: Educational Addendum Understanding

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides you with the nature of Islamic law and all of the major aspects of it. Excellent reference for basic Islamic terms.
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Islami City

Islami City: Prayer Timings

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a basic summary of the prayers to be performed every day according to Islamic tradition. Each of the five daily prayers is briefly summarized and for each, there is a Real Player movie.
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Muhammad Alexander Russel Webb: 1846 1916

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Muhammad Alexander Russel Webb, a writer who accepted Islam and wrote about his journey to Islam in "Islam - Our Choice." Includes an excerpt from his writing.
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Islami City

Islami city.com: Prayer Channel 17

For Students 9th - 10th
Here are several videos of Islam prayers recorded from IslamiCity.
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PBS

Pbs Wide Angle: Suppression or Liberation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A PBS lesson plan for high school teachers that helps students explore the basic beliefs and practices of Islam. The topic of women's modesty, the hijab and modern society are also topics. All materials and resources are available on the...
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University of Calgary

University of Calgary: West Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from the University of Calgary that examines the development and growth of Islam in West Africa. The Islamic religion is traced from the beginning of the period through today.
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University of Calgary

University of Calgary: The Safavid Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
The "Shah Ismail" section of the Safavid Empire history describes how the Safavid Empire differed from other Muslim empires and how Shi'ite Islam contributed to that.
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BBC

Bbc: The Safavid Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC surveys the history of the Persian Safavid Empire (1501-1722) in what is now modern Iran. Founded by the Sufi Brotherhood, it adopted the Shi'a version of Islam and the cause of the hidden Imam, which still influences the...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Great Mosque of Cordoba

For Students 9th - 10th
Known locally as Mezquita-Catedral, the Great Mosque of Cordoba is one of the oldest structures still standing from the time Muslims ruled Al-Andalus. View pictures and read descriptions of this example of Islamic architecture in this...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Alhambra

For Students 9th - 10th
The Alhambra in Granada, Spain, is distinct among Medieval palaces for its sophisticated planning, complex decorative programs, and its many enchanting gardens and fountains. View pictures and read descriptions of this example of Islamic...
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Islami City

Islami City: Islam in Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the history of Islam in Spain.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Early Islamic World

For Students 4th - 8th
Get an overview of the early Islamic World in the Middle Ages.
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Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement

Web Exhibit: The Islamic Calendar

For Students 9th - 10th
This website gives very detailed information about all aspects of the Islamic calendar.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: The Nation of Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts on The Nation of Islam, the Black Muslims who were led by Elijah Muhammad and advocated black nationalism and black separatism.

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