An informative site to help explain the differences between Sunni and Shia (Shiite) Muslims. Discusses their beginnings and their split into two differently thinking groups.

A summary of a survey taken on Muslim Americans done in 2007 that reveals they are glad to be living in the United States and they are moderate in their religious beliefs.

Addresses a multitude of topics pertaining to women and "the values of Islam", including dress, equality, and violence.

Features a summary of the Islam religion and the life and death of Muhammad the Prophet. With links to additional resources.

Public forum for sharing knowledge about Islam, particularly its cultural, intellectual, and political aspects.

This article discusses the dynamics of religious life in Pakistan including basic tenets of Islam, as well as non-Muslim minorities.

This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on the nature of conflict. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion, holidays and culture of this region....

Read about the people of Morocco, their languages, religion, education, and their cities. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

A long essay from this personal site detailing Hinduism's tolerance of other religions and downplaying Hindu-Muslim tension in present-day India. Claims that Hindu India has always been a sanctuary for oppressed members of other...

This collection of information relies on the Quran as well as Sunni and Shia sources. Unlike with a traditional encyclopedia, one must use the table of contents to locate particular topics. Includes a brief bibliography of books in...

Turn from the typical studies of society's politics, economics, etc. to focus on the way the family unit fits into society in this unit.

A description from ReligiousTolerance.org of the religious component involved in the ethnic conflict in Kosovo between the Albanians and the Serbs. The description provides statistics and comments by religious organizations.