Links and Attributions

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Related Sites:
What Are the ‘Five Pillars’ of Islam?

http://www.islam-guide.com/frm-ch1-1-a.htm

The Quran on Human Embryonic Development:

http://www.islam-guide.com/frm-ch1-1-a.htm

The Quran on the Origin of the Universe

http://www.islam-guide.com/frm-ch1-1-a.htm

Scientists’ Comments on the Scientific Miracles in the Holy Quran:

http://www.islam-guide.com/frm-ch1-1-a.htm

What Does Islam Say about Terrorism?

http://www.islam-guide.com/frm-ch1-1-a.htm

Life after death, the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hellfire

http://www.orst.edu/groups/msa/books/life.html http://www.iad.org/books/WAMY6.htmlhttp://www.islam-guide.com/frm-ch1-1-a.htm

What is the Purpose of Life? 

A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam, and more (from E-BOOK)

http://www.islam-guide.com/

Jesus in Islam

http://www.irshad.org/idara/qadiani/monthly/071999.htm

Human Rights In Islam

http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/humanrelations/humanrights/

 Following the Messenger of Allah is a must

Sunna the second book that has to follow:

http://www.uh.edu/campus/msa/

http://www.unn.ac.uk/societies/islamic University at Buffalohttp://wings.buffalo.edu/student-life/sa/muslim/isl/isl.htmlSpecific answers about life after death

3http://www.muslim.org/islam/int-is35.htmAbout prayer

http://www.muslim.org/islam/int-is41.htmWomen in Islam

http://www.islam-guide.com/frm-ch1-1-a.htm

http://www.iad.org/books/GEI.htmlhttp://www.muslim-answers.org/w-status.htmhttp://www.icna.org/Dawah/brochure_statusofwoman.htmhttp://www.muslim.org/islam/int-is42.htmWomen: polygamy

http://www.jamaat.org/islam/WomanPolygamy.html http://www.orst.edu/groups/msa/pl1.html http://islam.org/mosque/w_islam/poly.htm http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/islam/humanrelations/womeninislam/polygamy.htmlOn the Hajj         http://www.muslim.org/islam/int-is43.htm
On Charity   http://www.muslim.org/islam/int-is44.htm
On Allah: God  http://www.muslim.org/islam/int-is31.htm

Related Sites:
http://www.academicinfo.net/Islam.html

Indexes & Directories Law
Reference Desk Muslims in China
Digital Library  Arabic Study
Women in Islam

Al-Islam
“Our objectives are to digitise and present on the Internet quality Islamic resources, related to the history, law, practice, and society of the Islamic religion and the Muslim peoples with particular emphasis on Twelver Shia Islamic school of thought.”
A very well organized Shiite site with ‘icon keys’ to indicate whether the listing is for beginners, a photographic resource, media resource or external link.
By the Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project

Al-Islam – Women
“This link focuses on misconceptions about women and Islam.”

Al-Muntazar Islamic Web Center
“A collection of Islamic Articles, Islamic Screen Savers, Wallpapers, Islamic Images, Doas on Imame Zaman (a.s.), Tawalla & Tabarra.”
By Azhar Ajani & Ejaz Ajani

About Al-Islam and Muslims
“The aims of this page are to provide accurate information about Islamic Beliefs, history and civilization for Muslims and Non-Muslims. We would like to extend our hand in friendship to ALL (Muslims, Christians, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs etc). We would also like to invite everyone to spare a few moments of their life to read and think.”
A large practice oriented subject listing

Ar-Refai Islamic Website
A well organized and extensive collection of general and academic resources.

Belfast Mosque & BICNews
“Our Web site contains useful information on Islam and Q&A by the late Shaykh Dr. Darsh, chairman of the UK Shari’ah Council. It also stores contemporary & lively articles.”

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“This site features the Life of Imam Reza (A.S.), the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (A.S.), History of the Holy City of Mashhad (Iran) and useful link to all the important Islamic sites.”</font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”></font”>

The Foundation of Islam and Dialogue
“Mission Statement To emphasize that Islam is based on principles such as affection, compassion, mercy, and tolerance and certainly not on violence, hostility, and terror; that all religions are based on these principles and therefore all conflicts of the past should be abandoned in order to initiate a warm dialogue and to free our world from the agony of war and conflict, carrying her into a peaceful and fortunate future.”

Institute of Islamic Studies – London
“…aims to examine, facilitate and co-ordinate research in the fields of  Islamic history, literature, arts, culture and civilization in close co-operation with the scholars who are actively  engaged in quality researches in these fields…It intends to facilitate academic debates and discussions on issues that are thought to be highly important to Iran, Middle East, Northern Africa, other Muslim Countries and the Muslim communities living in Europe and North America.”

Islam Guide
A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam
“This Islamic site is for non-Muslims who would like to understand Islam, Muslims (Moslems), and the Holy Quran (Koran).  It is rich in information, references, and bibliography.  It has been reviewed and edited by many professors.  It is simple to read, yet contains much scientific information.”

The Islam Page

Both practice and academic selections. Includes sections on Islamic movements, history, dictionaries, texts, women, Hajj, pictures, chat rooms, Islamic countries among others.
A wonderful Resource
Produced by Ibrahim Shafi

Islam: Empire of Faith
Sections include Faith ; Culture ; Innovation ; Profiles ; Timeline ; Educational Resources.
PBS Online

Islamic Studies, Arabic, and Religion Web Page
An important academic site that includes language aids, maps, art, music, history, texts, a glossary, sections on Sunni Islam, Sufism, and a lot more.
Maintained by Alan Godlas, Associate Professor of Religion, University of Georgia

Islamic Studies Pathways
A useful collection of religious & political links with ratings
By Gary R. Bunt, Dept. of Theology, Religious Studies & Islamic Studies, University of Wales, Lampeter

Islamic Texts and Resources Metapage
“An Attempt to Provide a ‘Springboard’ for Exploring Texts and Resources on Islamic Thought, Ideas, and Related Issues. Although there is a fine line between the histories of Islamic thought and Muslim civilization, it is useful to treat the study of Islam, the faith, somewhat differently than history, politics and analysis of Muslim peoples.”
Includes introductory texts, scriptures and prophetic traditions, and Islamic language and art resources
Maintained by MSA @ University of Buffalo

Musalman.com
The Islamic Portal
An Islam Start Page and Islamic Search Engine
Includes Muslim News and Multi Media Gateway, Direct Link to US Congress, Current News of Interest to the Muslim World, Event Listing, CharityNet, and Employment Opportunities
A professional layout with a broad depth of coverage.

Sufi and ‘Irfan Links
“Links to sites concerning Islamic mysticism, whether organized as orders (Sufism) or taking the form of theosophical speculation (`Irfan).”
By Juan R.I. Cole, Dept. of History, University of Michigan

Sufism, Sufis, and Sufi Orders
Sufism’s Many Paths
A well organized academic site including a useful introduction, selected Sufis, Sufi Orders and their Shaykhs.
By Dr. Alan Godlas, University of Georgia

Talk Islam
Islamic Directory and Search Engine
“…a library of Islam-related and general websites and links on the Internet categorized according to topic and subject matter.”

Understanding Islam
“This site epitomizes a movement. A movement to reform intellectual stagnation. This is an attempt to go back to the original sources of Islam — the Qur’an and the Sunnah, in a time when blind acquiescence is in vogue…In our pages you will find us working towards these objectives by explaining Islam from various aspects and by responding to criticisms and queries. This in fact is an academic effort targeted towards understanding of Islam and any abusive or emotional attitude in its response will not be a deterrence. However, it would be appropriate to mention two additional features of the site. Firstly, the inclusion of our Urdu articles under the title of ‘Ishraq’. Secondly, in the near future, rendering of different issues in the form of brief audio files.

The Way to Truth
Understanding Islamic Religion
This well designed site includes a lengthy index of categories to choose from as well as selected readings.  The site is especially useful for anyone wanting a thorough introduction to Islam.
Additional Sites of Interest

Adab Islami
Literature of Islamic Writers

Allama Mashriqi – Scholar and Founder of the Khaksar Movement
“Allama Mashriqi was a Scholar and Founder of the KHAKSAR MOVEMENT in Indo-Pakistan. He had a large number of followers who were devoted to his movement. He was a genius and earned many different types of degrees and broke all previous records at the Punjab University in Pakistan, and at the Oxford and Cambridge Universities of England.”

Canadian Society of Muslims

Center for Arabic Language & Eastern Studies (CALES)
“Devoted to teaching Arabic as a foreign language to non-native speakers, the Center (aka CALES) has attracted graduate and undergraduate students from the leading universities in North America and Europe.”
University of Science & Technology, Sana’a, Republic of Yemen

Centre for Contemporary Islam
University of Cape Town

Centre for Islamic Studies
University of Wales

Haqqani Foundation Home Page

Harun Yahya Series
HARUN YAHYA (Istanbul) is the author of numerous books on Quranic topics, on the marvels of Allah’s creation, on the collapse of the theory of evolution and on political issues related with the Muslim world.
Includes Topics on Faith

Hijab 
The Institute of Islamic Information and Education

In Memory of Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan
“Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan: A Social Scientist. Millions benefited from his Orangi Pilot Project and Comilla Rural Academy. Michigan State University awarded Honorary Doctorate. Recipient of Hilal-e-Pakistan, Sitra-i-Pakistan, Magsaysay Award..”

International Muslimah Artist Net
An International Organization Created By and For Muslim Women Artists

International Institute of Islamic Thought

International Society for Islamic Secularization

Islam 101
“…is an educational site on Islam, its way of life, civilization and culture. It includes an  introductory course on Islam and presents Islamic views on  contemporary issues. The  section on comparative religious studies has articles on the commonality and differences between Islam and other religions.”
The Sabr Foundation

Islamic Center of America

The Islamic Gallery
Sights ‘n’ Sounds of Islam

Islamic Interlink
The Directory of Islam on the Internet
Sections include: Belief & Practice ; The Qur’an ; The Prophet ; Muslim World ; Islam and … ; Understanding Islam ; Organizations ; Islamic History ; Muslim Authors ; Muslims & Media ; Comparative Religions ; Internet Resources.

M.T.O. Shahmaghsoudi (School of Islamic Sufism)
A nonprofit religious and educational organization.
Topics include About Sufism, History, Principles, Genealogy, Sufi Master, Teachings, Publications, Activities, Centers.
A beautiful site.

Moonsighting with Astronomy
On Moon-sighting, Islamic Calendar, Prayer Schedule, and Qibla Direction.
Maintained by Khalid Shaukat

Muslim Scientists, Mathematicians and Astronomers
Before European Renaissance, 700-1500 C.E.
By A. Zahoor

Prophet Muhammad
Biography, Mission and the Message of Muhammad – the Prophet of Islam
The Sabr Foundation

Totally Tessellated
“Included is an extensive historical gallery which draws images from many sources. Mathematics-oriented, user-friendly tutorials filled with helpful illustrations and animations help users understand and create tessellations.”
Includes a large selection of Islamic patterns.

Who is Our Savior?
By Mohamed Ghounem & Abdur Rahman

Women in Islam
From the Islamic Center of Southern California

Women in Islamic Society
By Prof. Abdur Rahman I. Doi Professor and Director, Center for Islamic Legal Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaira, Nigeria.

Women in the Quran and the Sunnah
By Prof. Abdur Rahman I. Doi Professor and Director, Center for Islamic Legal Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaira, Nigeria.

World Council of Muslim Women Foundation

SACRED TEXTS

http://www.sacred-texts.com/isl/index.htm

http://wings.buffalo.edu/sa/muslim/isl/texts.html

Links and Sites Contributors:      Md a alam ( 2001)
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