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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...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Abu Ali Al Husain Ibn Abdallah Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
Good article on Ibn Sina (Avicenna), who is known for his scholarly studies and contributions to several academic fields and his written works, which include an autobiography. This article focuses on his influences in the areas of math...
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Al Islam: Slavery in Ancient Times
This resource gives a history of slavery from pre-Islamic Times and its continuation under Islam.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Islam in America
This National Humanities Center essay about the growth and diversity of Islam in America suggests ways for teachers to introduce a basic understanding of the religion.
British Library
British Library: Expressions of Faith: Islamic Manuscripts
A series of seven Islamic manuscripts from various time periods with illustrations and written commentary.
PBS
News Hour: Afghans' Rising Fury (2005)
Protests against the United States increased in Afghanistan in May, 2005. Read about Guantanamo Bay, the protest marches, and excerpts from U.S. government officials. Video, audio, and a transcript of this report are available.
PBS
Pbs: Roles of Women in Islamic Societies
Provides details on the role women play in the Islamic Middle East. The article argues that women do have rights going back to the time of Muhammad and they have exercised those rights. In addition, women had played roles as both...
PBS
Pbs Wide Angle: Suppression or Liberation
A PBS lesson plan for high school teachers that helps students explore the basic beliefs and practices of Islam. The topic of women's modesty, the hijab and modern society are also topics. All materials and resources are available on the...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: West Africa
Article from the University of Calgary that examines the development and growth of Islam in West Africa. The Islamic religion is traced from the beginning of the period through today.
NBC
Msnbc: Somalia to Become an Islamic Nation?
Author determines that many of the warlords in Somalia will only accept a government that is based on the Quran. Provides the United States opinion on what they may do if a militant Islamic state is formed in Somalia. (2006)
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Birth of Islam
Illustrated essay explains, in a few short paragraphs, the significance of Muhammad, the Koran, and Mecca as central to the origin of the Islamic faith.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Islam and Islamic Studies Resources
A comprehensive collection of primary and secondary resources for analyzing Islam and Islamic studies.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Magical Cup
A round magical cup was once believed to help in treating persons with different diseases. The copper cup has flat sides and protruding part in the center, topped by zigzag lines. The inside part of the edge is surrounded by a circular...
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Mosque Lamp of Sultan Hassan
This mosque lamp is decorated with stylized foliage containing Naskh inscription, a Qur'anic verse from the Surat "Al-Nur"(Al-Nur), The Light, and blazons.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Mosque Lamp of Sultan Hassan
This mosque lamp is decorated with stylized foliage containing Naskh inscription, a Qur'anic verse from the Surat "Al-Nur" (Al-Nur), The Light, and blazons.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Mosque Lamp of Prince Shaykhu
This mosque lamp with the name of Prince Shaykhu is decorated with Naskh inscription containing a Qur'anic verse from the Surah "Al Nour" of the Light.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Key of the Holy Shrine at Mecca
This copper key is inlaid with silver. It is decorated with cubes and circles and has Naskh inscriptions of prayers and Qur'anic verses.
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Islamic Net: Kids Color Books
A collection of printable coloring pages with images and text based on Islamic beliefs and customs.
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