Islamic Texts and Resources MetaPage

This section is an attempt to provide a 'springboard' for exploring texts and resources on Islam and Islamic thought, ideas, and related issues. Although there is a fine line between the histories of Islamic thought and Muslim civilization, it is useful to treat the study of Islam, the faith, somewhat differently than the culture, politics and realities of Muslim peoples.

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INTRODUCTORY TEXTS

• Introduction to the Articles and Pillars of Islam
• Introduction to Islam by Jim Quraishi
• another Introduction to Islam
• What is Islam? (WAMY booklet)
• The True Religion by Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
• The Prerequisites of the Declaration of Faith - entering Islam
• Ritual Prayers in Islam by Abdul-Lateef Bello
• Muslim Sister's Page
• Being Muslim - intro and stories of New Muslims
• Islam - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) V3.2 -- at CalTech FTP
• Part 1: Welcome & Index
• Part 2: Info on soc.religion.islam
• Part 3: Introduction to Islam
• Part 4: God & Worship
• Part 5: Islam, Quran & Muhammad (PBUH)
• Part 6: Marriage Laws in Islam
• Part 7: Women In Islam
• Part 8: Life after Death, Moral System & Human rights in Islam
• Part 9: Islam: Prophethood, Jesus & Trinity
• Part 10: Islam: Farrakhism & Malcom X
• Part 11: Islamic Internet Guide: Islamic Resources on Internet
• Part 12: Other Islamic Resource Guides on Internet
• Part 13: Islamic Literature: Books & Video
• Part 14: Islamic Calendar & Prayer Time Table for 1994
• Part 15: Misc: List of Halal Foods
 
• Pamphlets by The Institute of Islamic Information and Education (III&E)
• #2 Concept of God in Islam
• #5 Concept of Worship in Islam
• #7 Human Rights in Islam
• #9 Islam as Other
• #19 Comparison Between Islam and Farrakhanism
• The Rest of the Pamphlets
 

SCRIPTURES AND PROPHETIC TRADITIONS

Various renderings, explanations and indices of the Qur'an, scriptures from Judeo-Christian sources, as well as other religious traditions. Hadith (Prophetic tradition) resources are also featured here, and are still being accumulated online.

ISLAMIC THOUGHT

Texts and information regarding Fiqh (jurisprudence), Kalaam (theology), Tasawwuf (mysticism), philosophy, science, history, related general Islamic concepts, and ideas and issues in comparative religion.

 Akram Safadi has compiled an extensive, annotated bibliography. Also, the MSANEWS team has compiled the World of Islam Resource Guide (WIRG).

ISLAMIC LANGUAGE AND ART RESOURCES

Information about the various languages in which Islamic scholarship and Muslim expression can be found, and related resources, as well as interpretations and works of Islamic art, architecture, and aesthetic culture.

OTHER RESOURCES ON THE NET

A spectrum of WWW, Gopher, FTP sites full of texts, images, and information related to Islam and Muslims across the Internet. Specifically, these include prayer information, booksellers, software, Islamic audio/video material, guides and directories of Islamic information, and other Islamic sites across the net.