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Understanding
Islam
Sacred
texts of Islam
Several translations of the Koran (also spelled Qur'an and Quran), the primary
sacred text of Islam. Muslims believe it contains the words of Allah dictated
to the Prophet Mohammed through the Angel Gabriel.
Council
on American-Islamic Relations: About Islam
The Council on American-Islamic
Relations offers a basic explanation of the philosophy of the Islam religiion,
information about its practitioners and answers to some frequently asked questions,
such as: What are the five pillars of Islam?
Beliefnet's
Islam page
As is the norm with this eclectic, independently-oriented site, Beliefnet offers
a wide range of opinions, news reports and resources about the religion of islam.
Current writings range from: "What kind of Muslim is Osama bin Laden?"
to "Today I Am Three People: Reflections of a Muslim convert."
Center
for Middle Eastern Studies: Islamic resources
The Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin has
compiled a comprehensive list of Islamic resources on the Web, by subject, including:
general resources, resources for children and teens, encyclopedias and databases,
news and media, women's issues and history.
Star
and crescent: Valid symbol of Islam?
Is the star and crescent a valid symbol of the Islamic faith? While internationally
recognized as such a symbol, not all Muslims accept the use of these celestial
images used by other cultures for eons.
Sites compiled by projo.com
and Journal religion writer Richard Dujardin
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