Islami City
Islami City: Hajj: The Journey of a Lifetime
In-depth look at Hajj, the pilgrimage that Muslims are obligated to take. Includes pictures and detailed descriptions of each day's events, as well as information on the landmarks visited during pilgrimage.
BBC
Bbc: Muslim Prayer Movements in Pictures
A series of photos illustrating the Muslim prayer movements which are used during the day as part of the Five Pillars of Faith. A Muslim must pray five times a day facing Mecca.
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...
Curated OER
Islam
This elaborate site details the history of Islam, and includes a beginner's guide to the religion, a prayer calculator, views of mosques, and an explanation of pilgrimages to Mecca. Further information on Islamic customs, worship, books,...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Malcolm X
A nice, concise biography on the life of Malcolm X from Wikipedia that provides information on his involvement with the Nation of Islam, his leaving the organization, his pilgrimage to Mecca, and his assassination.
ProProfs
Pro Profs: World Religions Test
This test correlates with the 6th Grade Ohio Standards in Social Studies. The questions are centered around the 5 major world religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism).
PBS
Pbs: Virtual Hajj
An interactive tour of the Hajj which is one of the "Five Pillars of Faith". It also includes video clips taken from the PBS film "Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet". Requires the Real Player plug-in.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Ibn Battuta 1304 1378
Discover some interesting details about the life of this fascinating Muslim leader. Read about his travels as he journeyed around the world and the incredible places he visited. Click on the globes for maps of his journey.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Muhammad an Assessment
The last chapter of biography of Muhammad in which the author attempts to draw some conclusions on the life of Muhammad.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Life of Muhammad
This resource gives the basic facts on the life of Muhammad.
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A Man Bows Down So That His Back Is Straight and His Head Faced Down
A series of photos illustrating the Muslim prayer movements which are used during the day as part of the Five Pillars of Faith. A Muslim must pray five times a day facing Mecca.
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Wikipedia: Malcolm X
A nice, concise biography on the life of Malcolm X from Wikipedia that provides information on his involvement with the Nation of Islam, his leaving the organization, his pilgrimage to Mecca, and his assassination.