Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Druze
The Druze are a closed, tightly knit, Arab minority who live in southern Syria, in the mountains of central Lebanon, and in Israel, including the Golan Heights. There are also small communities in Jordan, the United States, Canada, and...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Arabs
The Arab world is usually considered to be comprised of the following nineteen countries: Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Chad, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Baha'is
The Baha'i faith originated from one of the sects within the Shiite Muslim religion in Iran. The Baha'i religion developed directly from the Babis, an extremely militant sect willing to die to convert the people of the world to their...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Nubians
The Nubians are a non-Arab Muslim population who lived in the geographical region known as Nubia in southern Egypt and northern Sudan. Aswan High Dam Lake forced relocation for 120,000 beginning in 1964. Among the Egyptian Nubians this...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Pashai
The Pashai are an ethnic group located in the northeast corner of Afghanistan. They are estimated to number about 108,000 (1982). "Pashai" is the term used to refer to a specific language, to the speakers of that language, and to the...
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The Muslim Students Association: Oneness of God
This page is about the fundamental Islamic belief that there is only one God. Provides examples from the Quran on other descriptive names that refer to God.
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Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Trade & Tradition: Lesson 2 Quiz
Five question quiz tests your knowledge of trade and traditions of the Muslim empire.
Islami City
Islami City: Ibn Rushd
Brief biography of Ibn Rushd, a Muslim scholar who made contributions to many fields of study, including astronomy, philosophy, music, and medicine.
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Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Trade & Tradition: Lesson 1 Quiz
Five question quiz tests your knowledge of trade and traditions of the Muslim people.
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Si Spain: La Reconquista
This resource provides a chronology of the Reconquista (or Reconquest) the transition of the rule of Spain from Muslim to Catholic leaders.
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Look Lex Encyclopedia: Bahrain: Religions
An interesting look at the religions and ethnic groups that make up the country of Bahrain where the majority of the population is Muslim of the Shi'i sect.
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Islam Project: Muhammad, Islam, and the World: An Overview
A succinct summary of the beliefs of Islam, the life of the Muhammad, the spread of Islam, and the relationship of Muslims to society at large.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Religions of India
A focus on the religions of India. (Hindu 80.5%, Muslim 13.4%, Christian 2.3%, Sikh 1.9%)
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Siteseen: American Historama: The Nation of Islam
Detailed facts on The Nation of Islam, the Black Muslims who were led by Elijah Muhammad and advocated black nationalism and black separatism.
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Al Muhajabah's Islamic Pages: Glossary of Muslim Terms
A helpful glossary for unfamiliar terms such as "Fatwa," and "Jihad." Of particular interest is a glossary with pictures of the different dress of the Muslim woman.
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Al Muhajabah's Islamic Pages: Glossary of Muslim Terms
A helpful glossary for unfamiliar terms such as "Fatwa," and "Jihad." Of particular interest is a glossary with pictures of the different dress of the Muslim woman.
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Bbc: Indonesia's Muslim Militants
This August 2003 BBC archive article surveys the Indonesian Muslim militant group Jemaah Islamiah, which played a part in the deadly bombing of a Bali nightclub in 2002.
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Si Spain: Muslim Spain
This article provides a brief description of Spain during the Moorish presence in the country, 711-1492.
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Trinity College: The Window: Ibn Rushd
Brief biography from Trinity College of Ibn Rushd, a Muslim scholar who made contributions to many fields of study, including astronomy, philosophy, music, and medicine.
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Islam 101: Chronology of Crusades
Timeline of the major events of the Christian crusades from 1095 to 1291 A.D.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Mohammad Ali Jinnah
PBS explores India and the surrounding areas through an in-depth look into Pakistan's first governor-general Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Discusses his role in the Indian National Congress and Muslim League. Identifies his role in the Muslim...
University of California
The Travels of Ibn Battuta: A Virtual Tour With the 14th Century Traveler
Ibn Battuta was a famous Muslim traveler in the 14th century. He began traveling in 1325 at the age of twenty, first as a pilgrimage to Mecca. But he kept on traveling - for about twenty-nine years. He visited what would today be...
PBS
Pbs: The Road North
This site is an account of the fighting that broke out in northern Nigeria when a Christian writer had noted that "The Prophet Muhammed would surely have picked one of the Miss World contestants as his wife." To Muslims, this was...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Holy Crusades
This site has a very interesting description of the Crusades from an objective viewpoint. Read about the impact of Christian-Muslim conflict in the Middle East during this period. Original text from that time is also included.
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