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Are Muslims Hated?
www.kenanmalik.com/tv/c4_islamophobia.html
Kenan Malik's Channel 4 programme, Are Muslims Hated? revealed a huge
gap between the perceptions and the reality of Islamophobia – with little
evidence of a major backlash against Muslims in Britain. He did, however, find
that the threat of Islamophobia is used to silence critics of Islam.
Beliefnet
www.beliefnet.com
An independent, multi-faith, e-community designed to help people meet their own religious and spiritual needs in an interesting, captivating and engaging way.
Beneath the Veil: Islam
www.channel4.com/life/microsites/A/
afghanistan/islam.html
This Channel 4 website has lots of information about Islam and Afghanistan
and was created for the award-winning programme which told the story of women
in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.
Camerapix
www.camerapix.com
One of the best-known photographers of the 20th century was the late Mohammed 'Mo' Amin – a
Muslim of Asian origin from Tanzania, who became famous for his pictures taken
all over Africa. In 1963 he launched Camerapix from a small shop in Dar es
Salaam.
A Choice by Right
www.homeoffice.gov.uk/docs/fminsert.pdf
The Home Office report published in 2000 which defined forced marriage as: 'a
marriage conducted without the valid consent of both parties, where duress
is a factor'.
The Clash of Ignorance
www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20011022
&s=said
Edward W Said's reply to Samuel Huntingdon's article, 'The Clash
of Civilisations' (above), in which he disputes the basic paradigm of 'West
versus the rest'.
Converts to Islam
www.convertstoislam.org
Online Islamic community for people who are new to Islam as well as those born into the faith. Offers support, personal testimonies and information, with a large section for anyone considering converting.
Designs by William Morris
www.morrissociety.org/designs.htm
In 1856, architect Owen Jones published a book of patterns called The Grammar
of Ornament, a quarter of which was devoted to patterns he had seen while
travelling in Turkey, Egypt, Sicily and Spain. His work inspired several Victorian
decorative artists, including William Morris.
Dispatches: Killing for Honour
www.channel4.com/life/microsites/K/
killing_honour/index.html
Honour crimes can affect men and women in many different communities. This
page lists the resources out there offering help and support.
Ethics and Religious Tolerance
www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/
week602/armstrong.html
Karen Armstrong, author and authority on Islam, gives an interview on the subject of America, Islam and interfaith issues.
Faith and Belief
www.channel4.com/belief
Loads of information, debate and resources on all the major world religions.
Faith Schools: Working for Cohesion
www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/
faithschools/
Contains information about faith schools and their aim to make a positive contribution
to community cohesion in England.
Forum Against Islamophobia and Racism
www.fairuk.org
FAIR works towards establishing a safe, just and tolerant Britain in which Islamophobia and racism have no place. Works with organisations across numerous disciplines and communities.
The Hajj
www.channel4.com/life/microsites/H/
hajj/index.html
Excellent coverage and information on the history of the Hajj pilgrimage to
Mecca.
The Holy Qur'an
http://islamicity.com/mosque/quran
'The Meanings Of The Holy Qur'an' by Abdullah Yusufali. This hypertexted
version lists all 114 sections of the Qur'an.
How Islam Has Kept Us Out of the Dark Ages
www.channel4.com/science/microsites/S/
science/society/islamicscience.html
A tribute to the Muslim scientists who made great contributions to human knowledge
between the 7th and 15th centuries, when Europe was in the so-called Dark Ages.
Ibrahim's Appeal
www.ibrahimsappeal.com
Bone marrow appeal set up by the family and friends of Ibrahim Meer who died
before a donor could be found. In conjunction with Anthony Nolan Trust and the
National Blood Service, the appeal aims to increase the number and diversity
of people on the bone marrow registries.
Immigrant American Muslims and the Moral Dilemmas of Citizenship
www.islamfortoday.com/khan04.htm
A thoughtful article exploring some of the dilemmas and contradictions facing Muslim immigrants in the United States.
Islam for Today
www.islamfortoday.com/shia.htm
A huge website for both Muslims and non-Muslims, providing a guide to Islam,
with information, features and links about Muslim history and civilisation,
Islam in the West today, the rights of women in Islam plus Muslim schools and
family life.
Islam for Today – Converts
www.islamfortoday.com/converts.htm
Offers personal testimonies and practical resources for all Muslims who have recently converted.
Islaam.com
www.islaam.com
News and articles on all things Islamic.
Islamicity
www.islam.org
Comprehensive site covering a wide range of subjects about Islam.
Islam and Knowledge
www.communigate.co.uk/brad/mohammad/
page2.phtml
This website from Bradford, which has a large Muslim population, outlines some
important contributions to science made by Muslims.
Islam for Today
www.islamfortoday.com
A huge website for Muslims and non-Muslims providing a guide to Islam, features
and links about Muslim history and civilisation, Islam in the west today, the
rights of women in Islam plus Muslim schools and family life.
Islam Invitation Centre
www.islamicinvitationcentre.com
An evangelical website with lots of info on why Islam is the fastest growing
religion in the world, and a comprehensive FAQ page.
Islam Online
www.islamonline.net/English/index.shtml
A huge and useful general site on Islam.
Islam Unveiled
www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/I/
islam_unveiled
Global issues involving women in Islam today are explored in
this site which also looks at the history and roots of the religion and what
it means to individuals today.
An Islamic Perspective on Sexuality
www.arches.uga.edu/~godlas/sexuality.html
Article that looks at what Islam says about sex, reproduction, marriage and
sexuality.
Islamic Web
http://islamicweb.com
A huge website aimed at explaining the religion, beliefs and practices of Islam
to Muslims and non-Muslims, including an introduction to the Qur'an, a history
of Islam and biographical information on important religious and historical
figures in Muslim history.
Karbala
www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/K/
karbala/index.html
Story of the historic Ashura in Iraq in April 2004 when 181 people died due
to brutal terrorist attacks. The site also looks at the pilgrims who travelled
to Karbala from Britain and gives lots of background information.
Muslims in Britain
www.prospect-magazine.co.uk/
ArticleView.asp?P_Article=11979
Article by Bhikhu Parekh asserting that British Muslims do not have a problem
with democracy, though some of them do have a problem with multiculturalism.
Muslims reject image of separate society
www.guardian.co.uk/religion/Story/
0,2763,738879,00.html
Guardian article from 2002 reporting research showing that Muslims in Britain are more integrated into mainstream society than politicians would have us believe.
Muslims Face Increased Stop and Search
www.guardian.co.uk/terrorism/story/
0,12780,1428402,00.html
Article which looks at the controversial comments made by the minister responsible
for counter-terrorism, that Muslims will have to accept as a 'reality' that
they will be stopped and searched by the police more often than the rest of
the public.
Muslim Heritage
www.muslimheritage.com
UK educational initiative which 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.
Origination
www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/O/origination
Channel 4 website which brings together a wealth of web resources recording and celebrating the contributions of immigrant cultures to contemporary Britain.
The Ottomans
www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/OTTOMAN/
OTTOMAN1.HTM
Historical look at one of the greatest and most powerful civilisations which
lasted for hundreds of years, right up to the First World War.
Q News
www.q-news.com/
A monthly colour magazine published from London, which contains articles relevant to Muslims today, covering religion, politics and lifestyle issues.
The Qur'an Translated
http://cwis.usc.edu/dept/MSA/quran/
An introduction to the Qur'an with a translation into English.
Religion and Ethics - Islam
www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam
A practical guide to Shariah and Islam in Q&A format.
The Runnymede Trust
www.runnymedetrust.org
Runnymede is a leading independent think tank on ethnicity and cultural diversity. Their mandate is to challenge racial discrimination, to influence related legislation and to promote a successful multi-ethnic Britain.
Salaam
www.salaam.co.uk
A popular Muslim community website that contains news, forums and online advice on a wide range of issues, including relationships.
Scotsman
http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=612
Articles and news on forced marriage and honour killings.
Shahid or Suicide – Martyr or Murderer?
www.aml.org.uk/pdf_files/shahid_or_suicide.pdf
'Muslims' rules of engagement' – a detailed discussion which argues that
Islam forbids suicide.
South African Muslims Encouraged to Vote
www.islamonline.com/cgi-bin/news_service/
world_full_story.asp?service_id=530
A news report about the decision of Muslims about whether or not to vote in South
Africa’s hard-won democracy.
Spiralling Islamophobia Alienating British Muslims
http://islamonline.net/English/News/2004-11/22/article06.shtml
Islam Online article from 2004 which highlights the racial discrimination
and Islamophobia experienced by British Muslims since 11 September 2001.
Stop Violence Against Women: Female Genital Mutilation
www.amnesty.org/ailib/intcam/femgen/
fgm1.htm
Part of Amnesty International's campaign to eradicate violence against women;
this website gives lots of information about Female Genital Mutilation.
Submission.org
www.submission.org
American-based website with in-depth information on Islam and a huge number
of articles on all aspects of Muslim life.
Survey for Islamic Society of Britain
www.isb.org.uk/iaw/docs/SurveyIAW2002.pdf
Results of 'Attitudes towards British Muslims: a survey commissioned by the
Islamic Society of Britain and conducted by YouGov, November 2002'.
Survey into Attitudes Towards Islam
www.mabonline.net/media/news/articles/
archives/uk2003/isbsurvey06.11.02.htm
The Muslim Association of Britain's response to the survey undertaken for Islam
Awareness Week 2002 which reveals its concerns about British attitudes to Muslims
post 9/11.
Terrorism and Islam: Exploding the Myths
www.isb.org.uk/docs/terrorism.pdf
Online leaflet, written by the Islamic Society of Britain, which counters the
arguments linking terrorism with Islam.
Time Out for Bad Behaviour
www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/
0,,1426772,00.html
Article by Sonia Malik about how more and more Muslim women are using their
time away at university to go wild before returning to the confines of home.
To Be Gay and Muslim
www.alternet.org/story/12817
Tells the story of a young Muslim man who came out to his sister, and goes
on to discuss Islam's views of homosexuality.
Transcript: John Ware on Muslim Council of Britain
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4681857.stm
Panorama reporter John Ware examines the role of the country's main Muslim organisation, the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), with a response from the MCB.
The True Religion
http://thetruereligion.org/modules/xfsection/
Aims to provide authentic information about Islam and provoke enlightened discussion with articles, information and a forum. The site also houses a collection of converts' stories about Muslims from a variety of backgrounds.
Turks – Royal Academy of Arts
www.turks.org.uk
Fantastic website of a major exhibition which explores the history of the people
we now know as Turkish and their ancestors, starting with the nomadic peoples
of Central Asia right through to the Ottoman Empire.
What are 'Crimes of Honour'?
www.awid.org/go.php?stid=1334
Article which examines the phenomenon of 'crimes of honour' and discusses its
impact on British society.
What Do They Want From The Saudi Woman?
www.hrinfo.net/en/discussion/2004/
wtwfsw.shtml
An independent Saudi journalist gives an insight into what many Saudi women
think of the dress code imposed on them by the state authorities, and the way
they are treated by men.
The Wisdom Fund
www.twf.org
Set up by the author Enver Masud, this site attempts to give the truth about
Islam, and expose the real reasons behind the US 'war on terrorism'.
World History Index: Bosnia and Herzegovina
http://vlib.iue.it/history/europe/Bosnia/
A very detailed website with masses of information about the Balkans.