C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Islamic Spain
A comprehensive learning module on Islamic Spain that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include the religious tolerance of...
PBS
Pbs: Independent Lens: Project Kashmir
PROJECT KASHMIR attempts 'to navigate the treacherous maze of occupation, insurgency, unrest, censorship, and religious animosity'. The beauty of Kashmir is captured as India and Pakistan continually fight over Kashmir making daily life...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Independent Lens: The Calling: Film Discussion Guide
This discussion guide is designed as a tool to facilitate dialogue, and deepen understanding of the complex issues in The Calling, a film that follows seven young Muslims, Catholics, Evangelical Christians, and Jews on a dramatic...
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Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
This website provides a lot of information about Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement. Includes photo, his biography (in English), statements of his beliefs, and translations of his other books.
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Muslims Online: Prophets, Messengers and Holy Scriptures
Here are some of the verses in the Islamic scriptures which mention the prophets and messengers of the God of Islam, Allah. Organized into two sections- One about the twenty-five prophets mentioned in the Quran, including Noah and...
Curated OER
Students Visit Raleigh's Largest Mosque, the Islamic Center of Raleigh
A look at a Muslim congregation after the September 11 attacks. Article discusses the difficult time Muslim Americans are facing in their communities.
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Cbbc Newsround Special Report: Islam
A special report, published by the BBC news division just for kids, provides a short guide on the history, beliefs, and practices of Islam. Additional features include interviews with Muslim youth in different countries and diaries of...
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Why Is It Islam Week on Newsround?
A special report, published by the BBC news division just for kids, provides a short guide on the history, beliefs, and practices of Islam. Additional features include interviews with Muslim youth in different countries and diaries of...
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A Man Stands With His Hands Raised to His Ears on a Prayer Mat
A series of photos illustrating the Muslim prayer movements which are used during the day as part of the Five Pillars of Faith. A Muslim must pray five times a day facing Mecca.
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A Man Stands With His Right Hand Over His Left Hand on His Navel
A series of photos illustrating the Muslim prayer movements which are used during the day as part of the Five Pillars of Faith. A Muslim must pray five times a day facing Mecca.
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A Man Prostrates on the Floor, With His Hands Beside His Head
A series of photos illustrating the Muslim prayer movements which are used during the day as part of the Five Pillars of Faith. A Muslim must pray five times a day facing Mecca.
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Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: A Shi'ite Encyclopedia
This collection of information relies on the Quran as well as Sunni and Shia sources. Unlike with a traditional encyclopedia, one must use the table of contents to locate particular topics. Includes a brief bibliography of books in...
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: India
An extensive site from the Library of Congress that covers all kinds of topics about India. Includes a very detailed history of British India under "Company Rule, 1757-1857," "The British Raj, 1858-1947," and "Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-59."...
Council of Foreign Relations
C Vouncil on Foreign Relations: State Sponsers: Iran
This resource answers questions regarding Iran, terrorism, and implications for the United States.
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Anti Discrimination Committee: Facts About Islam
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...
University of California
Ucla: Manas: British India
An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Rubaiyat
Fordham University gives a complete version of the 500 verses of the Rubaiyat translated by E.H. Whinfield.
Library of Congress
World Digital Library: Arabic and Islamic Science
Learn about the influence of the Arab and Islamic world in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and technology in this article.
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Cordoba Initiative
The Cordoba Initiative is a multi-national, multi-faith organization dedicated to improving understanding and building trust among people of all cultures and religions.
Council of Foreign Relations
Terrorism Havens: Lebanon
This resource answers questions regarding Lebanon, terrorism, and states implications for the United States.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Iran: Ethnoreligious Distribution
This is a fascinating map of Iran showing the religious distribution of the Sunni and Shi'a sects of Islam. It also shows the many ethnic groups that make up this country. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
National Library of France
National Library of France: Books of the Word: The Torah, the Bible, the Koran
Sacred texts--the Torah, the Bible, and the Koran--have been interpreted through artistic mediums since the founding of their respective faiths. This online exhibit provides images of sacred texts through the ages as well as pieces of...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Afghanistan
This extensive look at Afghanistan from the Library of Congress covers all aspects of the country through 1997. Read about its history, geography, ethnic make-up, success of the Taliban against the Soviets.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Modern Balkan History: Ottoman Rule in the Balkans
This extensive text, from a series of college lectures, offers insights on what it was like to live under Ottoman rule. Military, religious, and dynastic principles are discussed, along with their implications and practices.
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