Library of Congress
World Digital Library: Astronomy: Reaching for the Stars
In this article the contributions of the Islamic world to our knowledge of astronomy is discussed.
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New York Public Library: Exhibitions: Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Rare illuminiated manuscripts form the basis of an exhibition of the three Abrahamic faiths.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Muslims
This site provides information on Islamic belief and practice; social, historical and political perspectives; and "portraits of ordinary Muslims" videos.
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Azizah Magazine
This is a commercial site for Azizah, a magazine by and for Muslim women in North America. Site contains some news headlines, but you must subscribe in order to see magazine articles. Articles cover such timely topics as women's roles in...
BBC
Bbc: Wudhu Ablution in Pictures
A series of photos illustrating the Islamic practice of ritual washing before they present themselves to God.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wide Angle: Ataturk
This Wide Angle video segment illustrates Islamic and secular elements of life in Turkey, and introduces Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the first president of Turkey, and his reforms. Focuses on fashion, specifically Islamic dress in response to...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Political Debate in Turkey
A hot topic of debate in Turkey is the possibility of an increasingly Islamic state in this historically secular country. Learn more in this video from Wide Angle.
University of Calgary
The Islamic World to 1600: The Safavid Empire
This page comes from the University of Calgary and thoroughly describes the Safavid Empire as well as provides a clickable map detailing the areas included within their empire.
Islami City
Islamic History: Arabic Numerals
Considers the origin of our "Arabic," system of number notation as probably having originated in India. Has illustrations demonstrating how much less cumbersome this system is than Roman, Egyptian, or Greek numeration.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Islamic History Sourcebook: Death of General Gordon
Written from a contemporary historical perspective from the era of imperialism, this site offers a brief overview of the events of the British defeat at Khartoum in 1885. Includes some quotations from General Gordon's personal diary, and...
The British Museum
British Museum: Artists of the Modern Middle East
The online home of "Word into Art," an exhibition mounted by the British Museum that details the way in which artists from across the Middle East and North Africa use written language in their art. The exhibition follows four thematic...
PBS
Pbs: Views and Ideas of Muhammad
A series of six articles dealing with Muhammad and Islam. The topics include: women, violence and jihad, other religions, America, the Qur'an and the Jews of Medina. Requires the Real Player plug-in.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: State Building: Technology and Cultural Transfers During the Crusades
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the influence of Islam on technology and cultural transfers that occurred during the Crusades...
Curated OER
Islami city.com: Islamic History Islam in Spain
This site gives a history of the building and growth of Islamic civilization in Spain as well as the problems faced by the Muslims as Christian resistance grew and the Inquisition took place.
Curated OER
Islami city.com: Islamic History Islam in Spain
This site gives a history of the building and growth of Islamic civilization in Spain as well as the problems faced by the Muslims as Christian resistance grew and the Inquisition took place.
Curated OER
Islami city.com: Islamic History Islam in Spain
This site gives a history of the building and growth of Islamic civilization in Spain as well as the problems faced by the Muslims as Christian resistance grew and the Inquisition took place.
Curated OER
Islami city.com: Islam and Islamic History the Legacy
Part of an extensive site on Islamic culture and history, this page offers details on the work done by Arabic scholars at Bayt al-Hikmah, "The House of Wisdom."
Curated OER
Islami city.com: Islam and Islamic History the Legacy
Part of an extensive site on Islamic culture and history, this page offers details on the work done by Arabic scholars at Bayt al-Hikmah, "The House of Wisdom."
Curated OER
Islami city.com: Islam and Islamic History the Legacy
Part of an extensive site on Islamic culture and history, this page offers details on the work done by Arabic scholars at Bayt al-Hikmah, "The House of Wisdom."
Curated OER
Islami city.com: Islam and Islamic History the Legacy
Part of an extensive site on Islamic culture and history, this page offers details on the work done by Arabic scholars at Bayt al-Hikmah, "The House of Wisdom."
Curated OER
Islami city.com: Islam and Islamic History the Legacy
Part of an extensive site on Islamic culture and history, this page offers details on the work done by Arabic scholars at Bayt al-Hikmah, "The House of Wisdom."
Curated OER
Islami city.com: Islam and Islamic History the Legacy
Part of an extensive site on Islamic culture and history, this page offers details on the work done by Arabic scholars at Bayt al-Hikmah, "The House of Wisdom."
Curated OER
Islami city.com: Islam and Islamic History the Legacy
Part of an extensive site on Islamic culture and history, this page offers details on the work done by Arabic scholars at Bayt al-Hikmah, "The House of Wisdom."
Curated OER
Islami city.com: The Five Pillars of Islam
This website provides basic information on each of the Five Pillars of Islam, "the framework of the Muslim Life" - faith, prayer, "zakat," fast, and pilgrimage.
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