Islam on The Web

Introduction to Islam

A Brief Introduction to Islam

http://www.iisna.com/articles/islam.htm#Brief%20Introduction%20to%20Islam

An introductory short article about Islam that summarizes the Islamic faith and pillars.

An Introduction to Islam

http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/introduction/

Short articles that discuss several issues about Islam.

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The Prophet of Islam

Muhammad: Legacy of A Prophet

http://www.pbs.org/muhammad/index.shtml

PBS's documentary about the life of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) plus a Virtual Hajj section.

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Islam Is The True Religion

Why Islam? Ask Anything About Islam

http://www.whyislam.org/

Articles, brochures, FAQ's that introduce Islam to non-Muslims plus stories of new Muslims.

Be Convinced

http://www.beconvinced.com/

Introducing Islam to non-Muslims through comparison between Islam and other religions, discussion of the position of women in Islam, discussion of science in Islam, and more.

Islam Land

http://cocg.org/

Books, brochures, articles, downloads, FAQ's, and links to Qur'an's utilities for both Muslims and non-Muslims.

Islam For Today

http://www.islamfortoday.com/

A guide to the religion of Islam, Muslim history and civilizations, the rights of women in Islam, Islam in the West and around the world today plus Muslim schools and family life.

The True Religion

http://www.thetruereligion.org/

An overview of core beliefs, compelling evidence and rational arguments for the truth of Islam with focus on clarifying the numerous misconceptions concerning Islam and refuting anti-Islamic allegations.

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Former American Priests and Missionaries Tell ...

Islam Tomorrow

http://www.islamtomorrow.com/

A discussion, of the reasons why leader of other religions are entering into Islam in big numbers, by Yusuf Estes, a former American preacher.

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A Deeper Exploration of Islam

Al-Islam

http://www.al-islam.com/

Thorough exploration of Qur'an, Hadeeth, Zakah, Inheritance, Hajj and Umra, and more issues, in seven different languages.

Islam Q & A

http://www.islam-qa.com/

Thousands of questions and answers about different Islamic issues in six different languages.

Qur'an & Sunnah Society of North America

http://www.qss.org/

Qur'an, Hadeeth, faith, worship and other Islamic issues based on the purest Islamic sources.

Islam Online

http://www.islamonline.org/

All the information about Islam and its civilizations, the universe and its changes, current affairs and their analyses, and general information and services.

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Islamic Articles

Islaam

http://www.islaam.com/

Lots of articles about many Islamic topics targeting Muslims and non-Muslims.

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Special Tutorials and Media Documentaries About Hajj

Channel 4 British TV's Documentary Site About Hajj

http://www.channel4.com/life/microsites/H/hajj/index.html

A wonderful documentary about Hajj with beautiful photos, videos, and interviews with four people while making Hajj.

CNN's SPECIAL REPORT 'The Hajj: Islam's Journey of Faith'

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2002/hajj/

Another Good documentary, about Hajj, by CNN.

To Hajj

http://www.tohajj.com/eng/

Audio, video, maps, photos and tutorials about Hajj.

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Qur'an Sciences

Al-Quran

http://www.quran.net/

Recitation, Tafseer (Explaination), and translation of Qur'an into seventeen different languages.

Qur'an Translation

http://cwis.usc.edu/dept/MSA/quran/

Three different English Qur'an translations grouped together verse by verse..

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Qur'an and Modern Sciences

It Is Truth

http://www.it-is-truth.org/

Articles about scientific miracles in the Holly Qur'an.

Islam Guide

http://www.islam-guide.com/

A book about the scientific miracles in the Holly Qur'an.

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Islamic Broadcast and Muslims News

IBN: Islamic Broadcasting Network

http://www.ibn.net/

the first Islamic network broadcasting daily in the United States.

Islam Web

http://www.islamweb.net/

World's news and useful information about Islam for both Muslims and non-Muslims.

Ummah News

http://www.ummahnews.com/

News of the Muslims's nation all over the globe.

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Islamic Multimedia

Free or commercial audio and video lectures, movies, flashes, books, beautiful posters about Islam and a lot more can be found in the following sites.

Islam Way Audio Lectures

http://english.islamway.com/sindex.php?section=scholars

Islam Way Flashes

http://english.islamway.com/bindex.php?section=flashmain

What is Islam?

http://www.what-is-islam.org/

Discover Islam Poster Exhibit

http://www.discoverislam.com/

Islamic Book Store

http://islamicbookstore.com/

Sound Vision

http://www.soundvision.com/

Ahlussunnah (The People of Sunnah)

http://www.ahlussunnah.net/

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Local and National Islamic Organizations

A lot of Islamic organizations exist in North America. These organizations are providing services for Muslims and non-Muslims converting to Islam. In their web sites, you can identify the services they provide and get a lot of information about Islam. Here is a small sample of these organizations:

UMD-MSA: University of Maryland Muslim Student Association

http://www.inform.umd.edu/StudentOrg/msa/

A student organization, in the University of Maryland at College Park, whose main role is to arrange for proper prayer services for Muslims at UMCP and its vicinity (Daily and Friday Prayers) and to educate the Muslims and non-Muslims about the Islamic Way of Life.

CAIR: Council on American-Islamic Relations

http://www.cair-net.org/

A non-profit, grassroots membership organization established to promote a positive image of Islam and Muslims in America.

ICNA: Islamic Circle of North America

http://www.icna.org/

An Islamic Organization whose goal is to seek the pleasure of Allah (SWT) through the struggle of establishment of the Islamic system of life as spelled out in the Qur'an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

ISNA: Islamic Society of North America

http://www.isna.net/

An association of Muslim organizations and individuals that provides a common platform for presenting Islam, supporting Muslim communities, developing educational, social and outreach programs and fostering good relations with other religious communities, and civic and service organizations.

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More Islamic Links

If you are still thirst for more information about Islam, a lot of other links and multimedia are included in the following sites.

Muslims Internet Directory

http://www.2muslims.com/

Islamic Message

http://www.islammessage.com/

Sultan Islamic Links

http://www.sultan.org/

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