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Basics of Islam
Introductory information on the faith for the non-Muslim reader.  What is Islam?  Who are Muslims?  What do Muslims believe?

U.S. 2004 Elections - The Muslim Vote
Information on the 2004 U.S. elections from an Islamic perspective: Where the candidates stand on issues important to the Muslim community, how to register to vote, Muslim lobby organizations, how to get involved, and more!

Arabic Language
Arabic is the universal language of Muslims - the language of revelation, prayer, and mutual communication. These resources will help you to learn to speak, read, and write Arabic - through online tools, books, and software.

Arts of the Muslim World
Explore Islamic calligraphy, architecture, rug-making, poetry, and film.

Biographies
The lives of Muslims, past and present.

Business and Economics
Islamic finance and economic practice, including the ban on usury/interest, real estate financing, and business ethics.

Calendar
History of the Islamic lunar (Hijri) calendar, date converters, and moon phase sites.

Countries of the Muslim World
Information and resources about individual Muslim countries, from Afghanistan to Yemen.

Computer Resources
Computing resources for learning about Islam, Islamic clip art, adhan and salat time programs, multi-lingual word processors, and more.

Current Issues and Events
Links to news and politics of the Muslim world.

Dictionaries and Glossaries
Glossaries of Islamic terms; English/Arabic and other language dictionaries.

Islamic Dietary Law
Information about what Muslims can and cannot eat, and why

Discuss Islam Online
Online mailing lists, newsgroups, bulletin boards, and chat rooms that pertain to Islam.

Divisions
Information about various sub-groups within Islam, both mainstream and on the fringe.

Education
Islamic schools, homeschooling, adult studies, and distance learning.

Ethics and Morals
Islamic ethics, morals, and etiquette.

Faith
The main elements of Islamic faith:  belief in One God, the Prophets, the Books, the unseen, the day of judgment, destiny, and life after death.

Family Life
Resources and information about marriage, parenting, elder care, and youth.

Five Pillars
The framework of a Muslim's life:  faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage.

Hadith
The sayings and traditions of Muhammad (peace be upon him).  The Qur'an is the ultimate source of guidance and law, but the Hadith give further insight into the example the Prophet gave as to how we should live our lives.

Hajj & Eid al-Adha
Arriving from every corner of the globe, pilgrims of all nationalities, ages, and colors come together each year for the annual pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Learn more about the Islamic pilgrimage and the holiday that follows it, Eid al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice).

History
Timelines of Islamic history and civilization, and a look at Islamic contributions to science.

Holidays
Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and how Muslims should approach non-Muslim holidays.

Law
Information and resources about Islamic law (Shari'ah).

Mosques
Directories of mosques world-wide, and homepages for specific mosques and Islamic Centers.

Prophets
Information about Muhammad and other prophets of Islam -- including Jesus, Abraham, and more.

Qur'an
Islam's holy book:  history of revelation, basic concepts, excerpts, search engines, audio and visual sites.

Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr
Every year, Muslims spend one entire month in daytime fasting. Learn more about the observance of Ramadan and the holiday that follows its completion, Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking).

Women in Islam
Information about women's spiritual, social and economic status in Islam; articles of support and advice for Muslim women.  

Explore Islam
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