General
Resources/Introductory Materials
The Islam Page "This site, for individuals not familiar with the faith, offers Muslim
belief statements, Muslim testimonies, and basics for becoming a Muslim. For the
Muslims and the serious researchers, it offers various translations of the Qu'ran and
Hadith, Islamic literature in various languages, Islamic history, Misc. Pamphlets,
writings on Muslim character, and numerous others." [David Isaacs]
IslamiCity in Cyberspace "A Muslim metapage which includes a Qur'an search among the many
basics of Internet such as chat rooms and news links and the like (Muslim advertisements
included). A very helpful addition is a question and answer search, where questions about
Islam are answered by several different authorities." [Dan Drage]
Islamic
Texts and Resources Metapage
An Introduction to
Islam for non-Muslims
Prophet Muhammad "This site tells of almost anything one would want to know about Muhammad's life.
It even includes ties to biblical scriptures involving other prophets and the family line
of Ishmael, Abraham's first son." [Danielle Gudmestad]
Hajj and Eid ul-Adha "This website contains a valuable guide,
map, and pictures illustrating the sacred Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah. It also contains a
brief descrpition of Eid-ul-Adha, the annual Festival of Sacrifice." [Lisa Hendrix]
Qur'an Resources
The Holy Qur'an A
hypertext translation.
Material
on the Authenticity of the Qur'an "This website seeks to prove the
authenticity of the holy Qur'an."
[Nicholas Farr]
Newspapers and Magazines
A huge listing of newspapers and magazines that includes both major
national and international publications as well as Muslim voices from around the world.
Islamic Circle of North America
Islamic Intellectural Forum
Includes essays on current events and issues.
Albalagh Webzine An Islamic
webzine that includes cultural commentary.
"God Never Ordered
Abraham to Sacrifice his Son" "This article argues that Abraham was
never ordered by God to sacrifice his son. It sites examples in the Bible and in the Quran
to support this claim. It also offers reasons why this story is against the Quran and
Islam and is therefore unbelievable."
Women
In Muslim Society "This site is helpful in exploring the woman's role in
an Islamic society. The site addresses different aspects of a woman's life such as family,
modesty, social roles, and much more. Also included are excerpts from the Holy Qur'an
concerning the various issues."
Gender Equity in Islam "This article discusses the role of women in Islamic society, focusing
specifically on spiritual, economic, social, and political aspects of that role. It
establishes argument through quotes and references to the Qu'ran." [Lisa Hendrix]
Women in Islam "This site contains articles pertaining to women's issues in Islam, like the
status of women in Islam, the fear of hijab or head covering, questions about
Muslim women in the modern world, and several others. The articles include personal
testimonies of Muslim women and quotations from the Qu'ran, thus providing a
very informative insight into the lives and roles of Muslim women." [David Isaacs]
More Women in Islam "This site, written by Safiyan Rana, concerns the role of women in the Muslim
religious tradition. In this site he uses readings from the Islamic sacred scripture, the
Qur'an, as well as quotes from the great Muhammad in order to convey his message with
power. Much of the article reflects a yearning to repaint society's negative picture of
the relationship between Muslim men and women." [Derrick Davis]
Description
of the Prophet Mohammed "This
site contains excerpts from the book entitled"The Message of Mohammad", by Athar
Husain. It discusses the prophet Mohammed in regard to appearance, dress, mode of
living, manners/disposition, children, daily routine, and other such things, giving people
a more personal insight into the type of person Mohammed was. It also gives insight
as to his teachings and expectations on such matters." [Mark Garland]
From Makkah to
Medina:The Islamic State
Tawil "A web site that offers a multiplicity of information on the
Islamic tradition. The name is taken from an Arabic word meaning "to cause to
return, to lead back to the origin,and thus to return to the true and original meaning of
a written text." The site offers an FAQ (frequently asked questions) section
concerning the Islamic tradition, a number of essays on topics related to the Islamic
tradition, a collection of Islamic poetry, and a multimedia section with links to various
artistic and technological expressions of Islamic faith and practice." [Wes
Jamison]
Isfahan Home Page "This
is a site of the city of Isfahan Iran. Because Islam does not allow one to create images
of Allah, Islamic concentration in art is almost exclusively spent on architecture,
including the sculpting of the sacred words of the Arabic Qu'ran. With all this emphasis
on architecture, one can truely understand why these Isfahanese temples, shrines, and
minarets expose so much of the soul and mind of the people of Islam. Not only is it
valuable to be exposed to these places of worship, but it seems of even greater value to
see them, in the context of a real city."
Islamic and Arabic Arts and Architecture
"Although often unnoticed, the Islamic world has produced a vast body of art and
architecture that is not only admirable in its own right, but which has influenced artists
around the world. This page contains links to several resources on Islamic art, exploring
architectural techniques, calligraphy, and other forms practiced in the Arabic
world."
The Fatimids "This
page deals with a Special Exhibition on the The Fatimids. It has a couple of nice pictures
and links to more ancient art." [Nicholas Farr]
Miscellaneous
Resources
Here are two web sites dealing with the issue of
conversion between Islam and Christianity. "Testimonies of Muslims Who Became
Christian" is a collection of first person accounts of former Muslims from
several different countries, who have become Christian. Many of these testimonies are
accompanied by the author's e-mail address and welcome comments or questions. "Stories of Converts to Islam"
is a collection of personal testimonies from former Christians who have converted to
Islam.