Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Byzantine Art Under Islam
Examples of Byzantine art from the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Islami City
Islami City: Mohammad Ibn Zakariya Al Razi
This site provides a biography of Islamic physician, al-Razi, also an alchemist and philosopher, famous for his contributions to several areas of science.
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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...
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World Press: Women Work Toward Equality in Muslim Societies
A look at the the different movements and work being done to advance the equality of women in Muslim societies.Actions of organizations such as WISE who have advocated the training of woman as religious guides, organized an international...
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A Historical Look at the Honorable Elijah Muhammad
This site gives an excellent description of Elijah Muhammad's life, religious beliefs, and influence. It is very detailed and informative, written from the perspective of the Nation of Islam.
Princeton University
Princeton: Stages of the Hajj
Excellent website on Hajj, or Pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Includes good pictures and explains what Muslims do on each of the ten parts of the Hajj.
PBS
Pbs Wide Angle: Turkey's Tigers
PBS presents a video documentary of Turkish businessmen maintaining a balance of democracy and Islam. Includes links to related videos and sites.
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Muslim Women's League: Welcome to the Muslim Women's League
Addresses a multitude of topics pertaining to women and "the values of Islam", including dress, equality, and violence.
University of Calgary
The University of Calgary: The Mughal Empire
Article traces Mughal Empire history mainly through the reigns of its three principle rulers: Babur, Humayun, and Akbar.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Sharia: Critical Analysis
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a lesson that asks students to identify fundamental Islamic beliefs and law using a 2003 case study from Nigeria. Also provides the opportunity to compare and contrast the sharia with the American...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 9 22 14: Isis the New Threat to World Peace?
Students can learn some background about ISIS, the Islamic State in Syria, which has become a significant threat to peace in the Middle East.
BBC
Bbc: Islamabad's Red Mosque
An informative BBC report on the significance of the Islamabad's Red Mosque to Pakistan's Islamic fundamentalist movement. Provides context for understanding the July 2007 siege of the mosque. (7/27/2007)
University of California
The Travels of Ibn Battuta: A Virtual Tour With the 14th Century Traveler
Ibn Battuta was a famous Muslim traveler in the 14th century. He began traveling in 1325 at the age of twenty, first as a pilgrimage to Mecca. But he kept on traveling - for about twenty-nine years. He visited what would today be...
CBS
Cbs News: Terrorist Organizations
This interactive presentation provides excellent information about al Qaeda, Hamas and other Islamic terror groups. Aired in 2008.
PBS
Pbs Frontline:target America
Explores "America's first war on terrorism" that took place in the Reagan administration in the 1980s. Includes a timeline of terrorist attacks on Americans from 1979 to 1988, interviews with experts, and an overview of Islamic terrorism...
United Nations
Unesco: Ancient City of Damascus
Damascus in Syria was founded in the third millennium BC. Its long history reveals the influences of many ancient civilizations, most particularly the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic civilizations. This World Heritage website...
BBC
Bbc News: Profile: Somalia's Islamist 'Lads'
An account of the rise of Somalia's Islamic Al-Shabab who have been added to the United States' list of "foreign terrorist organizations". First appearing as a youth and military group in 2006, they are performing militant attacks and...
BBC
Bbc: Who Are the Taliban?
Who are the Taliban? A detailed look at the history and political background of this Afghan based Islamic extremist organization. (18 June 2013)
BBC
Bbc: Week of 8 25 14: Profile: Photojournalist James Foley
American photojournalist James Foley was killed after being kidnapped by the terrorist group ISIS ( Islamic State in Iraq and Syria). Learn about how he developed a passion for journalism in war-torn countries and how this shaped his life.
University of California
University of California Irvine: The Silk Road
Extensive information about the oldest known trade route of the Islamic World with China.
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Al Muhajabah's Islamic Pages: Glossary of Muslim Terms
A helpful glossary for unfamiliar terms such as "Fatwa," and "Jihad." Of particular interest is a glossary with pictures of the different dress of the Muslim woman.
CNN
Cnn: Afghanistan
Excellent coverage on the state of Afghanistan through articles that range from describing its long struggles to Afghanistan Today. Articles provide information on Kabul, Caves of Afghanistan, Afghan's Civil War, as well as an...
Smithsonian Institution
Freer | Sackler Galleries
Explore the Freer and Sackler Galleries by topics including but not limited to Arts of the Islamic Worlds, Chinese Art, and Contemporary Art. An overview of the collection, online exhibit features, and teacher resources are available.
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The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
The Hermitage is home to vast collections of art and artifacts dating from paleolithic times and continuing forward into the present day. With a variety of search capabilities, zoom and panoramic features, analytical discussions, and...
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