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Islam
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Aga Khan Award for Architecture 
 This award recognizes "examples of architectural excellence that encompass contemporary design, social housing, community improvement and development, restoration, re-use, and area conservation, as well as landscaping and environmental issues. ... [T]he Award seeks to identify and encourage building concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of societies in which Muslims have a significant presence." Features photos and videos of current award-winning designs, photos of award winners back to 1980, and related information. http://www.akdn.org/akaa.asp?type=p Topics: Architecture, Faiths, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Sep 25, 2008 Al-Islam.org
A broad collection of Islamic resources presenting a Shi'ite perspective with pictures and many texts, including articles, books, and the Quran in Arabic and English. Resources cover topics including Ramadan, pilgrimage sites, calligraphy, and Islamic law. Al-Islam.org also features Muslim responses to the events of September 11, 2001. Also available in Arabic and several other languages. Digitized by the Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project. http://www.al-islam.org/ Topics: Faiths, Holidays and Observances Individually, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Aug 10, 2005 Analysis: Who are the Taleban?
This December 2000 report covers the origins of the Islamic fundamentalist group. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/144382.stm Topics: Faiths, September 11 & Beyond Last updated May 22, 2005 Ancient Manuscripts From the Desert Libraries of Timbuktu
"Timbuktu, Mali, is the legendary city founded as a commercial center in West Africa nine hundred years ago. Dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries, the ancient manuscripts presented in this exhibition cover every aspect of human endeavor and are indicative of the high level of civilization attained by West Africans during the Middle Ages." Browsable and searchable. From the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/mali/ Topics: Faiths, Literary Movements and Periods, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Regions of the World, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Oct 1, 2003 Background Q&A: Hamas
Hamas is "the largest and most influential Palestinian fundamentalist movement." This article (updated in 2007) covers topics such as the origins of Hamas, leaders, beliefs and goals, and funding. Includes links to related material. From the Council on Foreign Relations, an "independent national membership organization and a nonpartisan center for scholars." http://www.cfr.org/publication/8968/ Topics: Faiths, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Apr 28, 2008 Can Secular Democracy Survive in Turkey?
This May 2007 article examines "growing doubts among Turks that democracy can thrive in their country and increasing worries that Islam is playing a larger, and possibly harmful, role in politics." Accompanying survey data covers opinions about democracy in Turkey, the struggle between those who want to modernize the country and Islamic fundamentalists, and causes of extremism. Includes a link to a related backgrounder. From the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. http://pewforum.org/docs/?DocID=202 Topics: Faiths, History By Place Last updated May 7, 2007 CBC News InDepth: Islam
Collection of background articles and FAQs on Islam, covering questions about the history of Islam, Ramadan, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca known as hajj, the Sunni and Shia belief groups, Wahhabi Islam, the fatwa ("an opinion delivered by a learned scholar versed in Koran and Hadith, or the sayings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad, on a specific issue"), and related concepts and topics. From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/islam/ Topics: Faiths Last updated Oct 8, 2007 Children's Activities in Ramadan
A collection of activities related to Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar. Includes a poem, songs, craft projects, and study material for teachers and students. From Submission.org, an American group that condemns violence "carried out in the name of Islam." http://www.submission.org/YES/child2.html Topics: Faiths, Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Musical Genres, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Oct 5, 2004 Council on Foreign Relations: Hezbollah (a.k.a. Hizbollah, Hizbu'llah)
Background about Hezbollah, "a Lebanese umbrella organization of radical Islamic Shiite groups and organizations. It opposes the West, seeks to create a Muslim fundamentalist state modeled on Iran, and is a bitter foe of Israel." Topics include origins, leaders, area of operation, and major attacks in the 1980s and 1990s. Includes links to material about the conflict between Israel and Lebanon in 2006. From the Council on Foreign Relations. http://www.cfr.org/publication/9155/ Topics: Faiths, Politics by Place Last updated Jul 17, 2006 Early Islamic Tiles and Some Related Items Formerly in the Collection of Lockwood de Forest II (1850-1932)
An exhibit of over 100 ceramic tiles collected by Lockwood de Forest II, a partner of Louis Comfort Tiffany, in the Middle East during 1875-82. The viewer can enlarge the thumbnails of the tile and obtain information on the original location, age, composition, and condition of the work. Notes on the collector, his travels, and his work are also available. http://www.anthonyslayter-ralph.com/ Topics: Art by Region, Crafts, Faiths, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Aug 23, 2002 Essentials of Ramadan, The Fasting Month
This site is adapted from the book by Tajuddin B. Shu`aib, which serves as a guide and reference for Islamic studies courses. Find the religious significance to Muslims of the month of fasting, the laws for fasting, and the prayer recited every day. From the Islamic Server of the Muslim Students Association, University of Southern California. http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/pillars/fasting/tajuddin/fast_1.html Topics: Faiths, Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Oct 7, 2004 The Face of the Prophet: Cartoon & Chasm
This February 2006 public radio show features an interview with Dr. Vincent Cornell about the unrest that followed the publication in Danish newspapers of editorial cartoons critical of the Prophet Muhammad. Includes an annotated guide to the radio program, program transcript, audio (available as streaming audio and a podcast), and related links. From "Speaking of Faith," a radio program produced by American Public Media. http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/faceoftheprophet/ Topics: Faiths, Media, Politics Last updated Feb 23, 2006 The Great Divide: How Westerners and Muslims View Each Other
This June 2006 public opinion survey "analyzes how people in predominantly Muslim countries and non-Muslim countries view each other," relations between the West and Muslims, and related topics such as Islamic fundamentalists, the rise of Islamic extremism, the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Osama bin Laden, and the controversy over cartoon depictions of Muhammad. Includes data and analysis and quotations from survey participants. From the Pew Global Attitudes Project, a project of the PewResearchCenter. http://pewglobal.org/reports/display.php?ReportID=253 Topics: Faiths, Society & Social Science, Statistics Last updated Jun 27, 2006 Gregorian-Hijri Dates Converter
Convert an Islamic calendar Hijri date ("the Islamic calendar. It started in the moon year in which prophet Mohammed immigrated from Makkah to Madinah") to the Gregorian date or vice versa. From a computer scientist. http://www.rabiah.com/convert/ Topics: Faiths, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Jan 15, 2005 The Hajj
Hajj is "the Fifth Pillar of Islam and the annual pilgrimage to Mecca to be performed by able Muslims at least once in their lifetime." Its origins, rituals, meanings, and the preparations by pilgrims are explored by Great Britain's Channel 4 Television through video, audio, and photographs. Includes a glossary, maps, prayers, links to related sites, and suggested reading. http://www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/H/hajj/ Topics: Faiths, Photograph Collections: Regional, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Mar 25, 2006 The Hajj Ending in Eid-ul-Adha
Background information about "Eid-ul-Adha ('Celebration of Sacrifice'), also known as the Greater Eid, [which] is the second most important festival in the Muslim calendar. It marks the end of the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca). It takes place on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar" (during December, January, or February). Includes classroom activities and related links about the holiday. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/islam/eid_haj.shtml Topics: Faiths, Holidays & Observances, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Jan 1, 2005 Hajj Information Center
The journey to Ka'bah, in Makkah (Mecca), Arabia by Muslims, and performance of specific rites from eighth through the thirteenth of Dhul-Hijjah. http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/hajj/ Topics: Faiths, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Jul 14, 2003 Hunting bin Laden
PBS' "Frontline" program offers "background and insight into his life and motives, from his formative experience in the Afghan jihad, or holy war, against the Soviets, to his scathing criticism of the Saudi royal family and his campaign to drive American infidel troops out of Saudi Arabia, to his statements and fatwahs calling for the murder of Americans." Links include a teacher's guide, a Congressional report, and New Yorker articles. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/binladen/ Topics: Faiths, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Oct 2, 2004 In Graphics: Muslim Veils
These graphics illustrate different types of veils worn by Muslim females. Veils include the hijab ("a square scarf that covers the head and neck but leaves the face clear"), niqab ("a veil for the face that leaves the area around the eyes clear"), burka ("covers the entire face and body"), and the al-amira, shayla, khimar, and chador. From the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/05/europe_muslim_veils/html/1.stm Topics: Faiths, Fashion Last updated May 17, 2007 International Congress on Islamic Feminism
The website for this conference held in Barcelona, Spain, features resources on Islamic feminism, "a Koran-centered reform movement by Muslim women ... in pursuit of women's advancement and in refutation of Western stereotypes and Islamist orthodoxy alike." The "Participants" section provides links to articles and papers on Islamic feminism and profiles of some of the people and groups involved in the movement. In English, Spanish, and Catalan. http://www.feminismeislamic.org/eng/ Topics: Faiths, Women Last updated Feb 3, 2007 Iraq and China: Ceramics, Trade, and Innovation
Companion to an exhibit that "focuses on revolutionary and enduring changes that took place in Iraqi ceramics during the 9th century as the humble character of Islamic pottery responded to a wave of luxury Chinese goods." The site features images of blue and white ware and lusterware, information about the spread of new ceramic techniques, and links to related sites. From the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online/iraqChina/defaultIC.htm Topics: Crafts, Faiths, September 11 & Beyond Last updated May 23, 2005 Islam and Islamic Studies Resources for Studying Islam and the Diverse Perspectives of Muslims
A collection of annotated sites on "the study of Islam, Qur'an, hadith, the Sunnah, Shi'ism and Heterodox Movements Sufism, Islam in the modern world, militant Islam, jihad, Islamist or extremist Muslims, and terrorism, Islam in Iraq, Muslim women, Islamic art, architecture, music, as well as Islamic history, theology, philosophy, and Arabic and other Islamic languages such as Persian, and religion in general." From a professor of religion at the University of Georgia. http://www.uga.edu/islam/ Topics: Faiths, Languages, Regions of the World, September 11 & Beyond, Women Last updated May 27, 2006 Islam: A Primer
Text of the February 19, 2003, CRS (Congressional Research Service) Report for Congress about this religion, which teaches that "Allah selected Muhammad ... as the last of the prophets." Includes a brief historical background, tenets of Islam, jihad, the status of women, and other aspects of Islam. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). Note: "The Congressional Research Service does not make its publications directly available online." http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RS21432.pdf Topics: Faiths, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Aug 9, 2005 Islam: The Caliphate
Introduction to "the political and military succession to Muhammad" after his death in 632. Features a brief description of the system of government ruled by patriarchal caliphs (relatives and followers of Muhammad), Abu Bakr, 'Umar, and 'Uthman. Part of the World Civilizations Internet anthology at Washington State University. http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/ISLAM/CALIPH.HTM Topics: Faiths Last updated May 16, 2006 Islamic Art, Music, and Architecture Around the World
Annotated links to websites about Islamic art, music, and architecture. Of special interest is a section on Muslim popular western musicians, with links to information about Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Richard Thompson, and Islam and hip-hop music. Compiled by a University of Georgia religion professor and director of an Islamic studies institute. http://www.uga.edu/islam/IslArt.html Topics: Architecture, Art by Region, Faiths, Musical Genres, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Aug 12, 2005 Islamic Arts and Architecture Organization (IAAO)
This searchable site provides historical and cultural information on Arabic calligraphy, architecture (including the Taj Mahal), coins, and Oriental rugs. Includes a FAQ, a listing of colleges and universities offering courses in Islamic arts and architecture, a listing of museums throughout the world with Islamic exhibits, a bibliography, and "chronological highlights of early Islamic dynasties and ruling parties." IAAO is "a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information on arts and architecture." http://islamicart.com/ Topics: Architecture, Art by Region, Faiths, Museums, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Oct 30, 2003 Islamic Banking and Finance
Transcript from a series of lectures on Islamic finance "delivered at UCLA in a Fall 2001 seminar for the business community." Provides an overview of banking and finance in accordance with Islamic law, examples of Islamic banking in the private sector and at the state level, discussion of risk management and prospects for Islamic finance, and related material. From the UCLA International Institute. http://www.international.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=15056 Topics: Faiths, Finance Last updated Nov 13, 2006 Islamic Finance Project (IFP)
This project "aims to study the field of Islamic finance from the legal and shari'a [Islamic law based on the Quran] points of view by analyzing contemporary scholarship." The "DataBank" section (free registration required) features a bibliographic database with abstracts, a Shari'a database with Arabic and transliterated text and translations, and a glossary. Site also includes reports from forums and seminars. From the Harvard Law School Islamic Legal Studies Program (ILSP). http://ifptest.law.harvard.edu Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Faiths, Finance Last updated Nov 15, 2006 Islamic Server of MSA-USC
This site includes three translations of the Quran; introductions to and texts of the Sunnah (examples) and Hadith (sayings) of Muhammad; descriptions of the fundamentals of Islam; Islamic principles in society; and relations between Islam and other religions. "What is NOT Islam" discusses the Nation of Islam, the Ahmadiyya Movement, and the Submitters. Also contains an extensive glossary of Islamic terms and concepts. From the Muslim Students Association at the University of Southern California (MSA-USC). http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/ Topics: Faiths, Religion, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Aug 17, 2005 The Islamic World to 1600
This tutorial outlines "Muslim beliefs and practices, as well as the history of the Islamic world from the 7th to the 17th centuries, including the expansion of the Islamic empires of Asia, Africa, and Europe." Sections include "The Caliphate and the First Islamic Dynasty," "The Fractured Caliphate and the Regional Dynasties," "The Mongol Invasions," and "Rise of the Great Islamic Empires." Produced by the Applied History Research Group at the University of Calgary. http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/islam/ Topics: Faiths, History, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Aug 12, 2005 Juan Cole: Informed Comment
This blog presents "Thoughts on the Middle East, History, Islam, and Religion," from a professor of history at the University of Michigan. Blog entries represent Cole's personal observations; the site also includes links to his published works in journals and magazines. Also includes a large collection of links to sites about Middle East studies, South Asia studies, and related topics. http://www.juancole.com/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Faiths, International Governments, Politics, Regions of the World, September 11 & Beyond, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 5, 2005 Keeping the Shi'ites Straight
Based on the opinion that "no story has been more confusing for the Western news media to cover in postwar Iraq than the politics of the country's Shi'ite majority," this article provides a basic outline of Shi'ite religious history. Discusses the Sadr family (Muhammad Baqir as-Sadr, Ayatollah Muhammad Sadiq al-Sadr, and Muqtada as-Sadr), Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim, and other figures. From a Harvard University history professor and author of two books on the Shi'ites. http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/csrpl/RINVol6No2/Keeping%20the%20Shi'ites%20Straight.htm Topics: Faiths, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Feb 3, 2005 The Legacy of Genghis Khan
This online exhibit from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art explores "courtly art and culture in western Asia, 1256-1353," by examining "the important artistic and cultural achievements that occurred in the Iranian world in the aftermath of the Mongol invasions." It features information and images about the Mongols in China and in Iran, the Mongols and Islam, manuscript illustration, and textile art. Includes a resource guide for teachers. http://www.lacma.org/khan/ Topics: Art by Region, Arts and Humanities, Crafts, Faiths, History By Place, International Governments, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Regions of the World, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Jun 23, 2006 Looking for Answers
A "Frontline" program investigating "the roots of the Islamic terrorist network, and the anti-American hatred that feeds it, and traces how the trajectories of bin Laden and al-Zawahiri met in the mountains of Afghanistan." Through readings and interviews, it analyzes Saudi Arabia and Egypt; also includes a look at why U.S. intelligence missed the September 11 plot, an overview of radical Islamic terrorism, a transcript of the program, and a discussion area. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/terrorism/ Topics: Faiths, September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 16, 2006 Love & Yearning: Mystical and Moral Themes in Persian Poetry and Painting
Companion to a Smithsonian Institution exhibition at the Sackler Gallery that "features twenty-six of the finest illustrated manuscripts relating to Persian lyrical poetry highlighting the union of word and image." Includes an interactive exhibit featuring images of a 16th century manuscript of Abdul-Rahman Jami's "Haft awrang" (translated as "Seven Thrones"), an overview of the exhibit, and related resources. http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online/loveyearning/ Topics: Art by Region, Faiths, Literary Movements and Periods, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts Last updated Dec 2, 2003 The Malcolm X Project at Columbia University
A "multimedia version of 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X,' ... which features interactive visual presentations of Malcolm X's life and times." While access to the autobiography is limited to Columbia students, the site provides free access to a chronology, selected video clips, oral histories, and government documents. From the Institute for Research in African-American Studies at Columbia University. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ccbh/mxp/ Topics: Black Resources, Faiths Last updated Aug 3, 2006 Malcolm X: The Search for Truth
Companion to an exhibit using materials from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York Public Library, to present "a provocative and informative perspective on the life of the person known variously as Malcolm Little, 'Detroit Red,' Malcolm X, and El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz." Includes timelines of the life of the Black Nationalist leader, a bibliography, a filmography, and related links. http://www.nypl.org/research/sc/malcolmx/ Topics: Black Resources, Faiths, September 11 & Beyond Last updated May 31, 2005 Middle East Institute
This institute promotes an "interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Middle East from the rise of Islam to the present, with a primary focus on the 19th and 20th centuries. ... The Institute focuses on the Arab countries, Armenia, Iran, Israel, Turkey, Central Asia, and Muslim Diaspora communities." The site features links to videos of talks sponsored by the institute, a bibliography, and links to related information. http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/regional/mei/ Topics: Education, Faiths, International Governments, Regions of the World, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Mar 30, 2004 Misunderstanding Malcolm X
This article "looks at the extraordinary life of [black nationalist leader] Malcolm X and asks why his message has had such a lasting impact on generations of young people." Includes a selection of quotes by Malcolm X, audio of a documentary, and links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4277833.stm Topics: Faiths, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Feb 22, 2005 | |||