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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Hajj: Islamic Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the five pillars of Islam central to Muslim belief, Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime if they are able; it is the most spiritual event that a Muslim experiences, observing...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Rituals of the Hajj

For Students 9th - 10th
There are two pilgrimages to Mecca. Hajj--known as the Greater Pilgrimage and 'Umra-the lesser pilgrimage. Hajj can only be undertaken between the 8th and the 13th of Dhu al-Hijja - the twelfth month of the Muslim calendar. At all other...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Trekking to Timbuktu: Mansa Musa Takes a Trip

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Trekking to Timbuktu is a WebQuest for Grades 6-8. Mission 4 looks at Mansa Musa's journey to Mecca in 1324.
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Islami City

Islami City: Council on Islamic Education: Hajj

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A detailed description of Hajj provided by the Council on Islamic Education. Includes suggested questions and activities for the classroom plus a great glossary.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Malcolm X

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice, concise biography on the life of Malcolm X from Wikipedia that provides information on his involvement with the Nation of Islam, his leaving the organization, his pilgrimage to Mecca, and his assassination.
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Curated OER

Aerial View of Mecca Lit Up at Night

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of photos illustrating various aspects of the Hajj, the journey to Mecca every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Muhammad an Assessment

For Students 9th - 10th
The last chapter of biography of Muhammad in which the author attempts to draw some conclusions on the life of Muhammad.
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Anti Discrimination Committee: Facts About Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the five "Pillars of Islam," and defines key terms, such as jihad and hadith. Includes a link to another AAADC site with more information about Islam and a link to an Adobe pdf file with reading selections about Islam for high...
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Curated OER

People Walking Around the Kaaba

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of photos illustrating various aspects of the Hajj, the journey to Mecca every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime.
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Curated OER

Mountain on the Plain of Arafat

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of photos illustrating various aspects of the Hajj, the journey to Mecca every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime.