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Islam:

A Research Guide


Starting Point | Country Information | Law | Koran | United States | Publisher | Professional Organizations

Starting Point

Arab Gateway
Location: Internet (http://www.al-bab.com)
Broad in scope, this site has general reference information on the Arab world. Covers current events, who's who, guides to countries, and extensive relevant social and cultural information sites.
"Following Muhammad: Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World"
Location: Internet (http://www.unc.edu/~cernst/islam.htm)
Internet site of Carl W. Ernst, a specialist in Islamic Studies at the University of North Carolina. These are the internet sites used for this academic press book published in 2003. The list of sites spans many academic interests: Islamic studies (including history, Islamic law, Islamic art, Qur'an, politics, and contemporary issues).
Islamic Philosophy Online
Location: Internet (http://www.muslimphilosophy.com/)
Self-described as the "premier Islamic philosophy resources on the web." Features include Dictionary of Islamic Philosophy, Map of Islamic Philosophy, Islamic Philosophy Forum, and The Journal of Islamic Philosophy.

Country Information

Country Watch
Location: Internet (http://www.countrywatch.com)
Brief synopsis of 192 countries with a special headline feature. Additional subscriber service is intended to provide up to date information on countries for schools, universities, libraries, and individuals.
Information Please
Location: Internet (http://www.infoplease.com)
Brief information with maps of countries. It is the almanac version since 1998 giving ongoing worldwide conflicts.
Muslim Population Worldwide
Location: Internet (http://www.islamicpopulation.com)
Census information and Muslim population estimates worldwide.
World Factbook
Location: Internet (http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/)

Law

Islamic Family Law
Location: Internet (http://www.law.emory.edu/IFL/)

Koran

McAuliffe, Jane D. Encyclopedia of the Qur'an 4 vols. Boston: Brill, 2001-
Location: Morris Library - Reference (Ref BP133 .E53 2001)
A major reference work organized by topic.
Qur'an
Location: Library Databases (via Credo Reference)

United States

Muslim Public Affairs Council
Location: Internet (http://www.mpac.org)
Addresses civil rights of American Muslims. Press releases and daily updates.
United States Institute of Peace
Location: Intenet (http://www.usip.org/pubs/reports.html)
This organization issues reports on international conflict and its resolution.

Publisher

KAZI Publications
Location: Internet (http://www.kazi.com)
Print and nonprint materials on Islam.

Professional Organizations

Association of Muslim Social Scientists
Location: Internet (http://amss.net)
Promotes professional development through conferences, publications, press releases and other conference business.

This page is maintained by Jonathan Jeffery, Reference Department.

Version: 02/07
Last modified: 03/24/09