A Brief Chronology of Muslim History
Important dates in Muslim history, organised by century. |
Alkhazina
An interactive database for the study of Islamic Culture, particularly in the early centuries. Includes maps, articles, biographies and a timeline. |
Gregorian -- Hijri Date Converter
Online conversion tool to convert between western and Muslim calendars; includes background information on the Hijri system. |
History and Biography
A collection of articles and biographies covering the time of Muhammed, the Rightly Guided Caliphs, Wahhabism, the Ottomans, and Islam in North America. |
Internet Islamic History Sourcebook
A categorized listing of links to aspects of the history of Islam; also includes translations of source texts, and articles. |
Islam
An article on the history of Islam, from the early community, to the 20th century resurgence. Taken from the Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion, ed. Robert Wuthnow (1998). |
Islam
A multimedia presentation of the history of Islam, from pre-Islamic society to the decline of the Caliphate. |
Islam in the World
A collection of articles presenting the history and development of Islam in Africa, America, the Balkan states, China, Japan, Malaysia, and the USSR. |
Islam on the Warpath
A lecture by Professor G Rempel (Western New England College, US) explores the expansion of Islam, and its contribution to science and culture. |
Islam, 622 AD - present
A susbstantial and detailed perspective on the history of Islam, by Kelley L Ross, Los Angeles Valley College, California. |
Islam, A World Civilization
A brief outline of the history of Islam. |
Islamic Civilization
Historical review of the Muslim contribution to humanity and Islamic Civilization. Gives biographies of scientists and describes their contributions and influence on European thought and discoveries. |
Islamic Civilization
Articles on aspects of the development of Islamic civilization, focussing on Asia and cultural contact between the Islamic East and the European West in Spain, Syria, and Sicily. |
Islamic History in Arabia and Middle East
An extended essay on the history of Middle Eastern Islam, from the time of Mohammed to the 20th century. |
Muslimheritage.com
An interactive presentation by the Foundation for Science Technology and Civilisation (UK) explores Islamic achievements and contributions to science, technology and civilisation. |
Muslims and Medical History
Articles about the history of Islamic medicine and the contributions of Muslim physicians (including Avicenna, Al-Razi, Al-Zahrawi, and Ibn Al-Nafis); also includes some primary sources. |
PBS : Islam, Empire of Faith
A companion site to the PBS television series "Islam: Empire of Faith", which presented the history of Islam from the time of Muhammad to the Ottoman sultans. Includes educational resources, interactive timeline, and articles on Islam and Musli |
The Islamic World to 1600
Covers the 7th to the 17th centuries, including information about Islamic art; bibliography. |
What is Islam?
A brief history of Islam, and of the development of Muslim culture. |
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