Islami City
Islami city.com: Seljuk Turks
This site provides a brief description of the origin and culture of the Seljuk Turks.
University of Pittsburgh
Nasreddin Hodja Tales of the Turkish Trickster
Known throughout the Islamic world, Nasreddin tales feature a wise man with a biting wit and more than one trick or lesson up his sleeve. Learn about him on this site and read a selection of short tales, anecdotes, and jokes.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Elijah Muhammad
Wikipedia offers biographical information on Elijah Muhammad, founder and leader of the Nation of Islam. Note that Wikipedia is a public source, not a scholarly one.
BBC
Bbc: Profile: Ibrahim Jaafari
A spokesman for Islamic Daawa Party, Jaafari emerged as post war Iraq's new prime minister. (4/7/05)
Other
Japan guide.com: Religion in Japan
Provides links to information on the two primary religions of Japan--Shintoism and Buddhism--and to its various minority religions, including Confucianism, Christianity, and Islam. Includes useful facts about Japanese wedding practices,...
Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum: The Alhambra
Information on the the Alhambra, a celebrated example of Moorish (Islamic) architecture.
Curated OER
Islami city.com: Islam and Islamic History the Crusaders
This site provides a general summary of the affect of the Christian Crusaders on the Muslims and the Middle East in general.
Curated OER
Islami city.com: Islam and Islamic History the Crusaders
This site provides a general summary of the affect of the Christian Crusaders on the Muslims and the Middle East in general.
Curated OER
Cbbc Newsround Special Report: Islam
A special report, published by the BBC news division just for kids, provides a short guide on the history, beliefs, and practices of Islam. Additional features include interviews with Muslim youth in different countries and diaries of...
Curated OER
Why Is It Islam Week on Newsround?
A special report, published by the BBC news division just for kids, provides a short guide on the history, beliefs, and practices of Islam. Additional features include interviews with Muslim youth in different countries and diaries of...
Curated OER
Timeline of Islamic Scientists (700 1400)
This chart depicts the lives of key Islamic Scientists and related writers from the 8th to the end of the 13th century. By placing each writer in a historical context, it will help you understand the influences and borrowing of ideas.
Curated OER
Islamic Militia in Balad, 40kms North of Mogadishu
Describes the UN's plan and trip to visit Somalia after the Islamic leaders took control of Mogadishu. The UN is evaluating whether or not it is safe to send aid. (June 2006)
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Papers: Islam, Militarism, and the 2007 2008 Elections [Pdf]
The author argues in this article that 2007 will be a critical year in Pakistan when it comes to the development of democracy. There is a conflict between the Islamist political groups and the military under President Musharraf. Requires...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: An Islamic Journey Inside Europe
NPR takes a thorough look at the integration of Muslims into European society. How is Christian Europe handling this challenge of a new culture. Spain, Britain, France are some of the countries under scrutiny.
Other
Islamic Pakistan: Illusions and Reality
A book-length analysis of how Pakistan has developed in the decades since its founding.
University of Calgary
Uof C: The Umayyad Territorial Expansion
Articles details three main areas the Umayyads focused on with their expansionist policy.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: "Abraham Our Father" and Theirs?
This article provides a description of how Abraham is viewed in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. It explains similarities and differences in each religion with regard to Abraham and belief in God. The article is written from a Jewish...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Monotheistic Religions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a study of the 3 most practiced monotheistic religions in the world: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Websites linked include video and audio.
BBC
Bbc Religion and Ethics Homepage: Ottoman Empire (1301 1922)
A discussion of the Ottoman Empire that wraps up many key facts about the empire's history, including factors that contributed to its rise and fall, its Islamic traditions, the role of trade, and territorial claims.
Curated OER
Students Visit Raleigh's Largest Mosque, the Islamic Center of Raleigh
A look at a Muslim congregation after the September 11 attacks. Article discusses the difficult time Muslim Americans are facing in their communities.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Jordan
For a nice, concise overview of the culture of Jordan, visit this site. Also provides information on history and geography of the country.
Friesian School
Friesian School: Sultans of Delhi
This resource provides a brief history of past sultans as well as maps and a complete list.
National Library of France
National Library of France: Books of the Word: The Torah, the Bible, the Koran
Sacred texts--the Torah, the Bible, and the Koran--have been interpreted through artistic mediums since the founding of their respective faiths. This online exhibit provides images of sacred texts through the ages as well as pieces of...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Mauritania: Religion
Brief description of the religious beliefs of the people of Mauritania. Be sure to click on the topics to find out more about Islam in general and the sects that are prevalent in Mauritania.
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