This page is about Islam. This is one of the five major world religions/belief systems. There are several branches, but all follow the basic tenets of Islamic belief. Islamic believers are found throughout the world, though dominantly in the Middle East, eastern Europe, the northern half of Africa and parts of Asia and South-East Asia. There are thought to be about 1.5 billion Islamic worshippers.

Find information about major figures in Islam, Islamic history, basic beliefs and concepts, essential texts, particular branches and their beliefs and more. There is also software available, especially to aid with religious texts.

If you are aware of other, quality links to information about any aspects of Islam, we would be pleased to hear about them so we can continue to expand this section.

For information on the other major religions, return to the main Religion page. The Other Religions/Beliefs page provides information and links for many other religions, beliefs and religious philosophies as well as further general information.

Islam

General Sites

• Frontline Muslims [PBS]
  View of modern Islam through topics including interviews with world Muslims, Islamic history, readings, links.
• Discover Islam
  Introducing Islam, Muslim Practices, Spirituality, Islam and Christianity, Conversion, Resources.
• Information on Islam for Kids
  ‘Islam began in Arabia and was revealed to humanity by the Prophet Muhammad [peace be upon him]. Those who follow Islam are called Muslims. Muslims believe that there is only one God, called Allah’. Clearly presented information on all aspects compiled by a school in the UK.
• Islam
  BBC - part of the Guide to the Religions of the World.
• Islam [About.com]
  Blog, multiple topics on individual aspects, beliefs and worships, holidays, Top 10 Myths, Islamic living, more.
• Islam101 - Islamic Theology
  ‘The Introductory page has general introductory articles on Islam. The page on Islamic Faith describes the basic beliefs in Islam. Articles on worship and rituals including prayers, charity, fasting, pilgrimage are at our Worship page’.
• Islam and Islamic Studies Resources
  For Studying Islam and the Diverse Perspectives of Muslims. ‘Information for the study of Islam, Qur’an, hadith, the Sunnah, Shi’ism and Heterodox Movements, Sufism and Sufi Poetry, Islam in the modern world, militant Islam, jihad, Islamist or extremist Muslims, terrorism, Islam in Iraq, Muslim women, Islamic art, architecture, music, as well as Islamic history, theology, philosophy, Arabic and other Islamic languages such as Persian, religion in general’. University of Georgia.
• Islam Australia
  Learn the beliefs held by the 250 000+ Australians who follow the Islamic faith.
• Islam Guide
  Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam, Muslims & the Quran
• Islam Online
  Religion, beliefs, activities, news, thoughts
• Islam Question & Answer
  ‘To provide intelligent, authoritative responses to anyone’s question about Islam, whether it be from a Muslim or a non-Muslim, to help solve general and personal social problems’. Also an introduction to Islam.
• The Five Pillars of Islam
  ‘They are the framework of the Muslim life : faith, prayer, concern for the needy, self-purification,, the pilgrimage to Mecca for those who are able’.
• The Prophet Muhammad
  The founder of Islam, Muhammad ibn Abdullah.
• Virtual Islamic Index
  While part of a physical library in the UK, this page lists extensive links on most aspects of Islam, some already listed on this page. Even goes to architecture.
• What do you know about Islam ?
  A short but clear presentation from the University of Western Sydney.

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Shia, Sufi, Sunni & Others

General Information

• Branches and Schools of Islam
  Information on groups including Sunni, Shiite, Sufi, Kharijitis, Ismaili Druze, more. From Wikipedia.
• Quick Guide : Sunnis and Shias
  What are the differences between Sunnis and Shias ? A guide from the BBC.
• Sunni and Shia Islam
  ‘Melvyn Bragg and guests [ ] discuss the split between the Sunni and the Shia. This schism came to dominate early Islam’. RealMedia required.
• The Origins of the Sunni/Shia split in Islam
  Presentation from Islam for Today.
• What’s the Difference Between Shia and Sunni Muslims ?
  Information, links.

Shi’a

• Al Islam
  Information on the Shia version of this religion. Their Resources for Further Research provides links to extensive materials you can access.
• Explore Shi’a Sunni
  ‘A simple guide for those who wish to journey through material available in the Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library in order to find out more about Islam as taught by the Prophet and his family’.
• Shia.com
  ‘Your gateway to an academic encounter with the Shi‘a Islam’. Covers a good range of aspects.
• Shia Islam
  Overview, doctrines, Twelve Imams, jurisprudence, differences between Shia and Sunni, religious calendar, important Shia sites, notable Shia Muslims, persecution, references, links. From Wikipedia.
• Shia Islam : Historical Origins
  Historical outline of the development of the Shi’a belief.
• Shi’i Islam
  ‘Article on the Shia branch of Islam in Encyclopaedia of the Orient; summary of their history, with a genealogy of the Imams’.
• The Origins of the Sunni/Shia split in Islam
  Presentation, with additional information relating to Shia.
• The Shi‘a
  Fourteen sections covering every aspect of Shi’a belief.

Sufism

• Australian Centre for Sufism and Irfanic Studies
  Background, Sufi Psychology, Enneagram, courses, Irfanic articles, more.
• Guide to Sufism
  Article, extensive links to information on very specific topics.
• List of Sufi-related Resources
• Sufi
  Description of what Sufi is. Interesting in relation to other recognised religions.
• Sufism
  Extensive information about Sufism in 12 directories, the last two covering early Sufies and Biographies of some Great Sufies.
• Sufism : An Annotated Resource Guide
  Bbackground and intended use of the listing, annotated bibliography in several directories, sources for books on Sufism and Discography of Sufi music.

Sunni

• General Essay on Sunni Tradition
  Information, definitions.
• Sunni Islam
  Demographics, Sunni schools of law, theological traditions, Sunni view of Hadith, references, links. From Wikipedia.
• Sunni Islam [2]
  Information, links to related sites for history, theology, beliefs. Home page is quite small.
• Tenets of Sunni Islam

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Religious Texts

The Hadith

Also known as Hadis and Hadeeth.

• Hadeeth Encyclopedia
  ‘Unique online collection of authentic and unauthentic Ahaadeeth, clearly distinguished from each other, properly referenced to the works of the scholars of Hadeeth, both early and contemporary such as Adh-Dhahabee, Ibn Hajar, An-Nawawee, Al-Albaanee, many others’.
• Hadith
  Types of hadith, how they are viewed, western view, links, how they were collected and evaluated, more. From Wikipedia.
• Sunnah and Hadith
  From a compendium of Muslim Texts [University of Southern California]. Information on the Science of Hadith, links to collections, information on the Sunnah, links to other texts, more.

The Quran, [Koran]

• Holy Qur’an Resources on the Internet
  ‘Continues to pave the way in providing a comprehensive Qur’anic internet resource portal’. Information categories.
• Koran
  Information from history to meaning. Embedded, other links take you to further information and understanding.
• Noble Quran
  ‘Audio Recitation of the Noble Quran in Fajr Prayer by Sheikh Hafiz Abdul Waheed’. MP3 format.
• Quran Auto Reciter
  ‘Used to read and listen to The Quran from a vast choice of famous reciters. It can be configured to launch automatically at specific times for recitals or for giving Athan at times manually configurable by yourself. Prayer timings of local majids can be configured so that you’re alerted five times a day by an Athan of your choice’.
• QuranOnline
  Search the Quran, listen to MP3 presentations for different formats, watch streaming video, Quran translations, Quran explorer, memorise the Quran online, more.
• The Koran
  Electronic text that allows a variety of searches to find specific content.
• The Koran [2]
  Encyclopaedia of the Orient. Information and search facility.
• The Noble Quran
  Online version of the Quran, presented in verse format.
• The Noble Quran [2]
  Read, search, study the Noble Quran. To do so you need to register.
• The Qur’an and Hadith Index
  ‘Locating Verses in the Holy Qur’an is an index to locate verses in the Holy Qur’an and Notes to Ahadith is an index to locate ahadith in the four authentic Ahadith. This index will assist the viewer in finding key words in the Holy Qur’an and Ahadith’.

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Other Information

• Islamic Calendar

Ramadan

• Ramadan
  ‘Resources pertaining to the month of Muharram & the tragedy of Karbala in which the P rophet’s Grandson, Imam Hussain, and his family were martyred’..
• Ramadan
  History and meaning of the festival of Ramadan and its importance to Muslims.
• Ramadan [2]
  Brief introduction, related links.
• Ramadan Awareness Campaign
  ‘An initiative designed to raise awareness of Islam through the education of Muslims and Non Muslims alike from Australia and International communities, during the most significant month in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan’.

• Islamic Art
  Art, architecture, prints, more.
• Islamic Art [2]
  Ca;lligraphy, painting, rugs & carpets, ceramics, glass, metalwork, other applied arts, history of Islamic Art, modern period, notes, references, links, more. From Wikipedia.
• The Hajj
  History, Step by Step Guide, watch the Hajj live, related information.
• What Is Halal ?
  Description of what halal foods are, all others being haram.

Software

• eQuran
  ‘Provides the whole Quran, a collection of the different books of el Hadeeth in one compact package. Browse, navigate, search verses of the Quran. Different commentaries in Arabic, plus several translations of the Quran in foreign languages’.
• Holy Qur’an Software
  Annotated links to freeware and shareware.
• Islam 7.02
  ‘Using Islam software you can learn almost all about Islam religion, Insha’Allah. Holy Qur’an, Hadiths, Praying times, Praying animation, creating HTML pages, all at one place’.
• Islamic Software
  Free software covering religion, books, more. Also try a second brief listing.
• Qur’an Quest
  ‘Qur’anQuest [Q2, is a simple application that allows the user to search several English translations of the Qur’an. It also has an elaborate index of the Qur’an, for quick navigation’.
• QuranReciter
  Displays Arabic and 3 different English translations, other translations, complete recitation, word by word meaning display, linked to the Quran index. Free.
• Salaat Time
  ‘Free multi-function Islamic application that calculates the prescribed five daily Muslim prayer times as well as Qiblah direction for anywhere in the world. It rests in the system tray and at the prescribed times the Athan sounds and/or displays visual alerts’.

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