Islam Web Sites

The Columbia Encyclopedia - Islam

Brief overview with hyperlinks to related subjects in the online encyclopedia.

Islamweb

"There are many web sites that depict the Islamic religion from a variety of perspectives, many of which are partisan or sectarian, or political. This web site is academic. Unaffiliated with any sectarian or political organization, it is a collaborative effort that unites a number of scholars from the Carolina-Duke-Emory Institute for the Study of Islam. They come from different academic disciplines, including religious studies, history, sociology, cultural studies, literature, art history, etc".

Islam.com

Large collection of articles on many topics relating to Islam and day-to-day life.

Islam101.com

"Islam 101 is an educational site on Islam, its way of life, civilization and culture. It includes an introductory course on Islam and presents Islamic views on contemporary issues. Any one seeking person-to-person conferences should visit a local Masjid (Mosque) or call toll free at 1-800-662-ISLAM (USA)."

Islam-USA.com

On Line Books and Articles by Dr. Shahid Athar.  "Dr. Shahid Athar is a naturalized U.S. Citizen. He is a physician in private practice of Endocrinology and on the volunteer clinical faculty of Indiana University School of Medicine. He was born in India and did his medical education in Pakistan. He was co- founder and Chairman of Islamic Society of Greater Indianapolis (ISGI) and Interfaith Alliance of Indiana (IAI). He is an author of 7 books including Reflections of an American Muslim and Healing the Wounds of September 11, 2001 and over 100 published articles on Islamic topics which can be accessed at his website www.islam-usa.com . He has spoken to many churches, civic organizations, universities and colleges on various topics including Islam, interfaith, spirituality and medical ethics. His affiliations include Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA), Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America (APPNA), and Indianapolis Committee for Foreign Relations (ICFR). Among the local civic organizations, he an active member of Carmel Lions Club, St. Vincent Seton Society, Gennessaret Free Clinic and National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI) of He is not affiliated with any political or religious Islamic party."

The Islam Page

Many links and articles to a variety of topics relevant to Islam and becoming a Muslim.