Islam

Guide Note:

The second largest religion in the world, the tenets of Islam were established in the 7th century from the teachings of the prophet Mohammad. The Koran (or Qu'ran) is the sacred word of Islam. A monotheistic and Abrahamic religion related to Judaism and Christianity, Islam refers to the supreme being as Allah.

Fast Facts:

Islam, translated from Arabic, means submission
An adherent of Islam is known as a Muslim
Approximately 1.6 billion Muslims on Earth
Believe in the existence of one God, Allah
Place of worship is a Mosque

Basic Background

The teachings of Islam are the result of the writings of Mohammad, considered by Muslims to be the last and greatest prophet. Muslims consider Jesus, Moses, Noah, Abraham, and Adam to be prophets preceding Mohammad, but the teachings of Mohammad, as revealed by Allah in the Koran are considered to be paramount. Muslims consider the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca, the birthplace of Mohammad, to be the holiest city in Islam, with it being the sacred duty of every Muslim to make a pilgrimage to the city at least once in their lives. After the death of Mohammad in 632, disagreements over the successor to the prophet resulted in the division of Islam into groups which are today reflected in the division of the faith into Sunni Islam and Shia Islam.

Also try: Shia Islam | Sunni Islam

The Mahalo Top 7

PBS: Islam: Empire of Faith
Wikipedia: Islam
Project Gutenberg: Islam
BBC Religion & Ethics: Islam
IslamCity: Islam Information
Islam 101: Islam - The Way of Life of the Prophets!
Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: Discover Islam

Islam Recent News

Daily Muslim: Latest News & Articles
Google News: Islam News
BBC Religion & Ethics: Muslim News Stories
The Muslim News: Muslim News Online
Islam Online: Islamic News
BBC News: Islam and the West (June 18, 2007)
CBC News: Islam FAQ: The Will of God (January 12, 2006)

Islam Background and Articles

Overview Of World Religions: Islam Encyclopedia
Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry: What is Islam?
BBC Religion & Ethics: Basic Articles of Faith
The Christian Science Monitor: Islam Beliefs and Practices ( November 15, 2001)
Leadership University: What Is Islam?
Islam and Islamic Studies Resources: Islamic History
University of Southern California: Ten Misconceptions About Islam
MuslimWiki: Muslim Information
The Islam Page: Islam Information
Wikipedia: Islam in Indonesia
WhyIslam?: Featured Articles
MuslimHeritage.com: Bringing life to Muslim Heritage

Islam Doctrines and Practices

Internet Sacred Text Archive: Texts of Islam
Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry: What are the doctrines of Islam?
SpiritualWorld.org: Islamic Practices
Islam and Islamic Studies Resources: The Practice and Faith of Islam
BBC Religion & Ethics: Prayer & Worship | Holy Days
University of Southern California: Compendium of Muslim Texts
Understanding Islam: Understanding the Islam Faith

The Qur'an

Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry: The Qur'an
Islam 101: The Holy Quran
PBS: Koran and Tradition
Project Gutenberg: The Koran (Al-Qur'an)

The Hadith

Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry: The Hadith
Islam and Islamic Studies Resources: Hadith and the Prophet Muhammad
Muslim Hope: The Bukhari Hadiths of Islam
IslamOnline.net: What Is the Significance of Hadith in Islam?

The Five Pillars of Islam

Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry: The Five Pillars of Islam
BBC Religion & Ethics: Five Pillars of Islam
IslamCity: The Five Pillars
PBS: The Five Pillars

The Sunnah

Islam and Islamic Studies Resources: The Sunnah: Practice and Law
Qur'an and Sunnah Society: The Status of Sunnah in Islam
Wikipedia: Sunnah
University of Southern California: Sunnah and Hadith

Islam Videos and Media

YouTube & Google Video Search: Islam
Media Matters: Attacks on Muslims/Islam Video and Audio Clips
Al Islam: Digital Media Library
YouTube: Islam: The Media of Terrorism and it's Effects (Time: 6:17)
YouTube: The Media's Double-Standard Regarding Islam (Time: 3:32)

Islam Central Figures

Anwary-Islam.com: Prophet's Life Stories
Eternal Egypt: Famous Muslim Women
Wikipedia: Prophets of Islam
H2G2: The Six Key Prophets of Islam

Muhammad

Mahalo's Guide to Muhammad
Wikipedia: Muhammad
Prophet Muhammad: Biography, Mission and Message of Muhammad the Prophet of Islam
Washington State University: Muhammad, Messenger of God
Jewish Virtual Library: Muhammad
PBS: Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet

Abu Bakr al Siddiq

Wikipedia: Abu Bakr
Anwary-Islam.com: Abu Bakr Siddiq
As-Sunnah Foundation of America: Abu Bakr al-Siddiq
Jewish Virtual Library: Abu Bakr “al Siddiq”

Malcolm X

Mahalo's Guide to Malcolm X
BBC Religion & Ethics: Malcolm X
Wikipedia: Malcolm X
Official Site: The Official Web Site of Malcolm X

Islam Books, Blogs and Discussions

Amazon.com: Islam Books
Barnes & Noble: Islam Books
Voice of Dharma: Understanding Islam through Hadis
The God & Culture Blog: A Common Word Islam's Trojan Horse (January 27, 2008)
UP Pompeii: “Honor Killing” is Absolutely Islamic! (January 27, 2008)
Big Boards: Islam Forums and Message Boards
BBC Religion & Ethics: Muslim Message Board

Islam Timeline

570:Birth of Muhammad
610: Muhammad's first vision
622: Muhammad and followers flee to Medina
632: Death of Muhammad, Abu Bakr chosen as caliph
650: Uthman Ibn Affan has the Qur'an written down
680: Death of Husayn marks beginning of the Shi'at Ali
732: Muslim empire reaches its furthest extent
1453: Mehmet Fatih conquers Constantinople
1625: Java comes under rule of Muslim kingdom
1856: Non-Muslim Ottoman citizens granted equality with Muslims
1912: Founding of Islamic Union
1945: Islam spreads to the west with mass migrations to Africa, Asia, and India
1947: Pakistan founded as an Islamic nation
1965: Influential American Muslim Malcolm X is assassinated
1967: Six-Day War between Israel and Egypt, Syria and Jordan
1972: Palestinian group Black September orchestrates the Munich massacre
1979: Revolution in Iran; Islamic Republic declared
1980: Iran-Iraq War begins
1991: Gulf War brings US troops to Kuwait
1996: Taliban seize control of Afghanistan
2001: Muslim extremists attack the United States
2003: Saddam Hussein ousted by western forces