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Channel 4 – Origination
www.channel4.com/origination
Gateway site linking to a large number of projects and websites on the diversity of British culture.

Channel 4 – Hajj
www.channel4.com/life/microsites/H/
hajj/index.html
Excellent coverage and information on the history of the Hajj pilgrimage.

The Dark Period of Jahilliya
www.fethullahgulen.org/infinitelight/infpg1.html
Looks at the 'dark period' preceding Islam and quotes from the Quran.

The Holy Quran
http://islamicity.com/mosque/SURAI.HTM
The Meanings of the Holy Quran by Abdullah Yusufali. This hypertexted version lists all 114 sections of the Quran.

Islam for Today
www.islamfortoday.com
An excellent guide to the religion of Islam, Muslim history and civilisations, the rights of women in Islam, Islam in the West and around the world today plus Muslim schools and family life.

Memoirs of the Holy Prophet
www.al-sunnah.com/nektar/
Introduces the teachings of Muhammad and offers an accessible and comprehensive pre-Islamic history.

Muslim Heritage
www.muslimheritage.com/about/why.cfm
UK educational initiative that looks at the contribution of the Muslim world to science, technology and world civilisation.

The Muslim News
www.muslimnews.co.uk
Website of the independent monthly Muslim newspaper that provides news and views of Muslims in the UK.

The Quran Translated
http://cwis.usc.edu/dept/MSA/quran/
Gives an introduction to the Quran, and a translation into English.

The Wisdom Fund
www.twf.org/
Set up by the author Enver Masud, this site attempts to give the truth about Islam and lists sayings of the Prophet.

Q-News Magazine
PO Box 4295, London W1A 7YH
E-mail: info@q-news.com
Website: www.q-news.com
Q-News is a monthly colour magazine published from London, which contains articles relevant to Muslims today, covering religion, politics and lifestyle issues.

Mehandi.com
www.mehandi.com
Devoted to the art of body decoration with henna, this site has some beautiful graphics and information on the history of henna art.

Books

	Islam: A short history by Karen Armstrong (Phoenix Press, 2001) Traces how Islam grew from Judaism and Christianity and demonstrates that for much of its history, the religion has been a force for enlightenment that promoted liberties for women and allowed the arts and sciences to flourish. Buy this book from Amazon.

The Oxford History of Islam edited by John L Esposito (Oxford University Press, 2000) Begins in the pre-Islamic Arab world and goes through to the present, telling the story of Muhammad and his companions, the development of Islamic religion and culture and the empires that grew from it. It traces the growth of Muslim philosophy, science and art, and the influence of Islam on the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Western civilisation. Buy this book from Amazon.

Portrait of Islam: A journey through the Muslim world by Robin Laurance (Thames & Hudson, 2002) Beautiful, positive images are captured on a photographic journey through the heart of Islam. This work does much to dispel any ignorance of the Muslim world and focuses on its extraordinary achievements, following ordinary men and women as they pursue their everyday existence. Buy this book from Amazon.

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