1001 Inventions uncovers a thousand years of scientific and cultural achievements from Muslim Civilization from the 7th century onwards, and how those contributions helped create the foundations of our modern world.
Free access to Islamic texts provided by the Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project. They present resources related to the history, law, practice, and society of the Islamic religion and the Muslim peoples, with particular emphasis on Twelver Shia Islamic school of thought
How Islam Began - In Ten Minutes
How Islam began in under ten minutes? Not a problem. The turbulent tale is told against the clock, with all the names, dates and events on a timeline.
International Association of Sufism
A site that provides a global forum for a continuing dialogue amongst Sufis, scholars, interfaith leaders, poets and artists from diverse cultures, nations and schools; to bring together Sufi principles and scientific understanding; and to promote equality and human rights.
Introduction to Islam: An Online Text
A introduction to the concepts of Islam from the Middle East Institute (a US think-tank)
An overview of Islam from the Internet Medieval Sourcebook
A brief video overview of the origins and the central beliefs of Islam.
Kahn Academy: Introduction to Islam
Learn about the Five Pillars of Islam, the Hajj, and the Kaaba.
The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) is a Canadian, independent, national, faith-based, charitable organization, that provides spaces, services and programs for holistic education and personal development for Canadian Muslims.
A site about the golden age of the Muslim civilization
A site dedicated to providing accurate information about Muslims in Canada
The Nimatullahi Sufi Order is a spiritual discipline dedicated to the selfless service and love of all human beings.
The English language version of the Quran with commentary
A website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand Islam and Muslims. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different aspects of Islam
Spirit of Islam: Experiencing Islam through Calligraphy
A site developed by the Museum of Anthropology at UBC
A site that explains the history of two sects within the Muslim faith: Sunnis and Shias
TED: A day in the Islamic Golden Age
Learn about life during the Golden Age of Islam by following two pilgrims on their way to Mecca.
A Muslim and non-Muslim woman take part in World Hijab Day and discuss their experience. Includes resources for a supporting class discussion and essay.