Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Islam
This short introduction to Islam covers the origins and the life of Muhammad the Prophet, the Qur'an, and the four "rightly-guided" Caliphs.
Other
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...
TES Global
Tes: Peace Corps: Discovering New Perspectives on Life
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson plan allows learners the opportunity to read about the experiences of a Peace Corps volunteer and how his worldview changed from learning more about another culture.
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.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Family and Household
Turn from the typical studies of society's politics, economics, etc. to focus on the way the family unit fits into society in this unit.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Greenmantle by John Buchan
This is the full text of the novel Greenmantle by John Buchan, the second of five novels by featuring the character of Richard Hanna. Hannay is called in to investigate rumors of an uprising in the Muslim world and undertakes a perilous...
Islami City
Islami city.com: Educational Addendum Understanding
This site provides you with the nature of Islamic law and all of the major aspects of it. Excellent reference for basic Islamic terms.
Islami City
Islami City: Council on Islamic Education: Hajj
A detailed description of Hajj provided by the Council on Islamic Education. Includes suggested questions and activities for the classroom plus a great glossary.
PBS
Pbs: Virtual Hajj
An interactive tour of the Hajj which is one of the "Five Pillars of Faith". It also includes video clips taken from the PBS film "Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet". Requires the Real Player plug-in.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: The Islamic World to 1600, Ibn Rushd
Information about Ibn Rushd, an Islamic scholar who contributed to many fields of study in the twelfth century A.D.
Other
Law Research: Pakistan Law and Government Pakistani Historical Background
Detailed information about Pakistan's history from the dawn of Islam to the Pakistan movement.
Curated OER
A Man Bows Down So That His Back Is Straight and His Head Faced Down
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.
Curated OER
Aerial View of Mecca Lit Up at Night
A series of photos illustrating various aspects of the Hajj, the journey to Mecca every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime.
Curated OER
People Walking Around the Kaaba
A series of photos illustrating various aspects of the Hajj, the journey to Mecca every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime.
Curated OER
Mountain on the Plain of Arafat
A series of photos illustrating various aspects of the Hajj, the journey to Mecca every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime.
University of Calgary
U. Of Calgary: The Islamic World to 1600, Al Farabi
Article provides a brief article on the Islamic philosopher, Al-Farabi, whose work influenced the Islamic philosophers who followed him, particularly Ibn Sina and Ibn Rushd.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Jordan
For a nice, concise overview of the culture of Jordan, visit this site. Also provides information on history and geography of the country.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: National Geographic Survey
[Free Registration/Login Required] How much do you know about the world around us? Questions provided by National Geographic Survey. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/roper2006/findings.html
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Religious Tolerance: Religious Aspects of the Yugoslavia Kosovo Conflict
A description from ReligiousTolerance.org of the religious component involved in the ethnic conflict in Kosovo between the Albanians and the Serbs. The description provides statistics and comments by religious organizations.
Curated OER
Wiping the Hair
A series of photos illustrating the Islamic practice of ritual washing before they present themselves to God.