Islamic texts, such as the Quran, the sermons, letters, and sayings of the imams, supplications, and guides to basic practices and beliefs of Muslims are the focus of topics in this category.
The resources found here may include the text of the Holy Quran, various translations, or recitations, as well as exegeses (Tafseer), oral or written traditions (hadith), supplications (Duaas), and the Islamic Shariah laws, as well as sites representing Islamic books or magazines, multimedia resources, and the writings of Islamic scholars (ulemas).
Variously spelled as Qur'an or Koran, the Quran is the central text of Islam. Muslims believe that the Quran was revealed by God to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel over a period of twenty-three years. The Quran builds upon the Biblical scriptures, assuming that the reader is familiar with the Bible.
Hadith is a reference to the words, deeds, and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad, which serve as a source of Islamic law and guidance, acting as a supplement to the Quran. While all Muslims believe in the Quran, not all accept the Ahadith, as they were not recorded immediately after the death of the Prophet, but were collected several generations later.
The duaas are the invocations, supplications, or prayers of the Prophet Muhammad, which were recorded by early Muslims and used in the development of new genres of literature that are used by some sects of Islam. Dua literature is not restricted to the supplications of Muhammad, as later Muslim scholars composed their own, often in rhyming prose that would be recited by their disciples.
Sometimes referenced as shariah, sharia law, or Islamic law, sharia is a religious law that governs Muslims and forms part of the Islamic tradition. Sharia is derived from the Quran, authentic hadith (sunnah), analogical reasoning (qiyas), and judicial consensus (ijma).
Also spelled ulama, the ulema are the teachings, discourses, and writings of Islamic scholars, which make up part of the basis for sharia.
These and other Islamic resources are the focus of websites listed in this category or its subcategories.
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The digital library of Islamic literature features a large database of Islamic texts, books, art, and other resources. Site users may search the database by topic, author name, or the name of the book they are looking for, if known. Alternatively, they can browse such topics as belief and creed, history and politics, the Quran and Hadith, education and society, laws and worship, or spirituality and philosophy. New texts are highlighted.
https://www.al-islam.org/
Islam and Islamic Studies Resources
Created and maintained by Professor Alan Godlas of the Department of Religion at the University of Georgia, the site offers a variety of information on Islam, the Qur'an, Hadith, the Sunnah, Shi'ism, Sufism, and other topics, including Islamic history, theology, and philosophy, Islamic terrorism and jihad, Arabic and other Islamic languages, and religion in general. Links to additional resources are also presented.
http://islam.uga.edu/
Also known as Philosophia Islamica, the site features the full text of several books and articles on Islamic philosophy, including classical texts in the canon of Muslim philosophy, as well as modern works of Islamic philosophy. Included is a dictionary of Islamic philosophy, a map of Islamic philosophy, and a journal of Islamic philosophy, as well as historical resources, theology, and the philosophy of the Kalam.
http://www.muslimphilosophy.com/
IRG is a non-profit, tax-exempt educational organization, headquartered in Minnesota, and founded in 2001, offering opportunities to learn about Islam and Muslim cultures from American Muslims, including trained and certified speakers for educational and non-educational settings within the Minneapolis-St. Paul region. Teacher resources, its speaker's bureau, exhibits, and projects are highlighted, along with upcoming events and testimonials.
http://irgmn.org/
Online since 1995, the site strives to offer a non-sectarian, comprehensive, and holistic view of Islam and of Muslims. The text of the Quran may be searched through the site, which also offers a Quran phonetic search. Islamic prayer times, a glossary of Islamic terms, a Hijri converter, and a quiz on Islam are set forth. Other resources include a question and answer section, food recipes, and an online discussion forum. A free Quran may be requested online.
http://www.islamicity.org/
The Muslim lifestyle magazine covers a range of topics related to Islam, Islamic culture, and Muslim life, including exhortation and advice, family and community affairs, news and information of importance to Muslims, and educational articles. An archive of back issues if available and articles from the current issue may be read online, or the entire issue may be downloaded in PDF format. Articles may also be found by topic categories or by keyword search.
http://islamiquemagazine.com/
