History
The history of Islamic civilization, from the Prophet Muhammad's time to the present.
Female Companions of the Prophet Muhammad
These honorable people were community members in the early years of Islam who protected, followed, and believed in the Prophet Muhammad. They are known as the Companions of the Prophet.
These honorable people were community members in the early years of Islam who protected, followed, and believed in the Prophet Muhammad. They are known as the Companions of the Prophet.
Islam in America During the Slavery Years
Muslims have been part of the American landscape since pre-Columbus times. Indeed, early explorers used maps that were derived from the work of Muslims, with their advanced geographical and navigational information of the time. There were also many Muslims among the slaves brought to the U.S. from Africa.
Muslims have been part of the American landscape since pre-Columbus times. Indeed, early explorers used maps that were derived from the work of Muslims, with their advanced geographical and navigational information of the time. There were also many Muslims among the slaves brought to the U.S. from Africa.
Islam in America During the Civil Rights Era
Most people, when they think of African-American Muslims, think of the "Nation of Islam." Certainly, Islam took hold among African-Americans and inspired many to move beyond black nationalist movements.
Most people, when they think of African-American Muslims, think of the "Nation of Islam." Certainly, Islam took hold among African-Americans and inspired many to move beyond black nationalist movements.
Islam in America Today
The number of Muslims in the United States today is estimated to be between 6-8 million. According to several surveys commissioned between 2006-2008, African-Americans make up about 25% of the Muslim population of the U.S.
The number of Muslims in the United States today is estimated to be between 6-8 million. According to several surveys commissioned between 2006-2008, African-Americans make up about 25% of the Muslim population of the U.S.
The Crescent Moon
The Christians have the cross, the Jews have the star of David, and the Muslims have the crescent moon, right? What is the history behind the crescent moon symbol? What does it symbolize or mean? How and when did it become associated with the faith of Islam?
The Christians have the cross, the Jews have the star of David, and the Muslims have the crescent moon, right? What is the history behind the crescent moon symbol? What does it symbolize or mean? How and when did it become associated with the faith of Islam?
Muslim Women in History
Despite the stereotypes, Muslim women have always played a vital role in the Muslim community, and not only in traditional roles. Early Muslim women served the community through scholarship, teaching, nursing, and other important activities.
Despite the stereotypes, Muslim women have always played a vital role in the Muslim community, and not only in traditional roles. Early Muslim women served the community through scholarship, teaching, nursing, and other important activities.
The Hijrah Calendar
Muslims measure the passage of time using the Islamic (Hijrah) calendar, which was first introduced by the close companion of the Prophet, 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab.
Muslims measure the passage of time using the Islamic (Hijrah) calendar, which was first introduced by the close companion of the Prophet, 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab.
Books on Islam in America
Learn more about the history of Islam and Muslims in the United States. These books and resources give background, historical perspective, and information about the lives of early American Muslims, both well-known and anonymous.
Learn more about the history of Islam and Muslims in the United States. These books and resources give background, historical perspective, and information about the lives of early American Muslims, both well-known and anonymous.
Islam: Empire of Faith
This three-part PBS series covers more than a thousand years of Islamic history and culture, with emphasis on the contributions that Muslims have made in science, medicine, art, philosophy, learning, and trade.
This three-part PBS series covers more than a thousand years of Islamic history and culture, with emphasis on the contributions that Muslims have made in science, medicine, art, philosophy, learning, and trade.
1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World
This traveling UK exhibition & educational program reveals some of the best kept secrets and scientific contributions made by ancient Muslim scholars.
This traveling UK exhibition & educational program reveals some of the best kept secrets and scientific contributions made by ancient Muslim scholars.