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America at a Crossroads was a major public television event premiering on PBS in April 2007 that explored the challenges confronting the post-9/11 world — including the war on terrorism, the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the experience of American troops serving abroad, the struggle for balance within the Muslim world, and global perspectives on America’s role overseas. For the eleven documentary episodes the Web site offers previews, interview clips, bios, and authors' writings, video diaries, a timeline, and valuable discussion guides and resource links related to content.

Part One of "An Oral History of Islam in Pittsburgh" examines the evolution of Islam in Pittsburgh beginning with migrant ex-slaves in the post Civil War era, to the early twentieth century, when indigenous Muslims began collecting pieces of Islam to form their own communities. The film looks at pseudo-Islamic movements such as the Moorish Science Temple and the Nation of Islam, in addition to off-shoots of traditional Islam such as the Ahmadiyah movement, which were all part of Islam's evolution in the city's indigenous Muslim population.

Part two of this documentary looks at the Nation of Islam's relationship in Pittsburgh, including frequent visits by Malcolm X, and the nation's evolution toward a more traditional Islam.

Finally, the film moves to the 70's and early 80's, when immigrant Muslims began to intermingle with indigenous Muslims and form their own communities. Also, time is spent to look at Muslims' current situation in Pittsburgh and search for solutions to improve the Muslim community.

Higher quality downloadable versions of the film are available at the following links:

Haider Ala Hamoudi, assistant professor of law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, has launched the blog "Islamic Law In Our Times: A Realistic Assessment of Islamic Law in Today’s World" at http://muslimlawprof.org.

This Web host compiles a list of upcoming conferences all over the globe pertaining to Islam, including such focus areas as banking, finance, entrepreneurship, multiculturalism and pluralism, philosophy, globalization, Malaysia, Japan, change and stability, politics, comparitive worldviews, the Gulen movement, technology, and the performing arts. To view the always diverse and constantly updated listing, go to www.conferencealerts.com/islam.htm.

In summer 2007, a group of Western Pennsylvania educators toured Egypt to study that country's unique intersections of East and West. Based on their experiences and professional expertise, this free workshop series has been designed to help teachers incorporate age-appropriate and culturally sensitive content into existing school curricula.

CAIR's mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. This site provides information to media professionals, government officials and the academic community around America to help shape a positive image of Islam.

Provides a number of services, resources and research-based tools to K-12 school textbook publishers, state education officials and policymakers, curriculum developers, and teachers. Specifically, they assist education professionals in covering world history and related subject matter in a balanced, comprehensive and sensitive manner.

At the invitation of the Museum With No Frontiers, 14 countries from around the Mediterranean and the European Union have agreed to collaborate on producing a virtual museum on the Internet that explores Islamic art and material culture in the Mediterranean region. Drawing on the participation of 42 museums, this Web site has images of 1,235 paintings, art objects and manuscripts that you can download, print, or paste for free.

Students who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs at U.S. colleges or universities are eligible to apply for funding to conduct research in combination with study abroad through Fulbright’s country specific program, regional programs (Near East, North Africa and South Asia; European Countries; Africa and Sub-Saharan; East Asia/Pacific Area; Western Hemisphere), or the Islamic Civilization Initiative. The Islamic Civilization Initiative is designed to enhance the knowledge and understanding of Islam and Islamic history and culture broadly defined.

File containing definitions for common words associated with Islam, such as Allah, Hadith, Jihad, Sufi, and others.

IslamOnline Network :: Islamic News, Fatwa's and Islamic Business/Finance

Live from Dubai IslamOnline has been since 1996 the premier and trusted provider of Islamic content. Find the latest information on Islamic News, Islamic Finance, and the most comprehensive listing of jobs in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Bahrain.

Includes news, profiles, videos, and more.

A multimedia effort aimed at schools, communities, and individuals who want a clearer understanding of this institution: complex, diverse, historically and spiritually rich, and--to many--mysterious and even forbidding. The project comprises two PBS documentaries, a vibrant community engagement campaign, and an ambitious educational effort.

Site including information on the following topics:
Introduction to Islam
- Attributes of Allah
- Chronology of Events in the Life of Muhammad (PBUH)
- Muslim Festivals
- Answers to Common Questions about Islam :1,2,3
- Glossary of Terms
- Hajj
- Salat, The Prayer

Compiled by Patrick S. O'Donnell of Santa Barbara City College (2003)
Explore this extensive online list of relevant materials (in English) grouped into the following areas:
-General
-Muhammad
-The Qur'an
-Shi'i Islam
-Sufism
-Theology and philosophy
-Jurisprudence
-The Arts
-History
-Geographic regions and nation-states
-Culture, Economics, and Politics
-Miscellany

Search for prayer times & Islamic organizations.

Presents the message of Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims and promotes unity, brotherhood and understanding among all. Go to www.icp-pgh.org for more information.

Includes accurate prayer times, mosques, Islamic centers, Muslim owned businesses, calendars, directories, and more.

This Islamic Philosophy resource on the Web is dedicated to the study of the philosophical output of the Muslim World. This site contains hundreds of full length books and articles on Islamic philosophy ranging from the classical texts in the cannon of Islamic philosophy to modern works of Muslim philosophy.

American professionals in academic, government, and business are eligible for a one- to two-week study visit in an Arab country. The Malone Program provides an exceptionally powerful educational experience that includes introductions to host-country government officials, businessmen, academics, and scholars. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and are responsible for their own domestic transportation to and from Washington D.C. and in some cases international travel. Some study visits may include additional fees.

Karamah is a charitable, educational organization which focuses upon the domestic and global issues of human rights for Muslims. KARAMAH stands committed to research, education, and advocacy work in matters pertaining to Muslim women and human rights in Islam, as well as civil rights and other related rights under the Constitution of the United States.

Several CERIS sponsored lectures that have been given at the University of Pittsburgh with topics relating to Islamic Studies are now available online, thanks to the University Center for International Studies' Portable International Lecture System (PILS). Go to link provided to download the following lectures:

* The Hysterical Road from 9-11 to Fallujah by Rami Khouri, Executive Editor of the Daily Star in Beirut (October 4, 2004)

Provides links and information about Islamic events in Pittsburgh, as well as local Islamic and Muslim resources including masjids, schools, markets, etc. Go to www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/msa/ for more information.

Sword and Scimitar: Islam and the West, 500-1300

Despite the fact that the history of the Middle East has direct bearings on both modern Islamic societies and on western societies, Americans in general tend to know very little about Islam, its history, and its influences. In this course, we will learn about the early history of Islam and its intersection with western Christianity and the society of the European Middle Ages. To do this, we will look not only at the "bare facts" of events and chronology, but primary sources from various times and places.

A recent broadcast by the American Public Media seeking fresh insight into the history and the human and religious dynamics of Islam's Sunni-Shia divide. Our guest says that it is not so different from dynamics in periods of Western Christian history. But he says that by bringing the majority Shia to power in Iraq, the U.S. has changed the religions dynamics of the Middle East. Available for download at link provided.

Voices and Visions: Islam and Muslims from a Global Perspective is a project of Indiana University comprised of various initiatives and activities that are all dedicated to promoting understanding and dialogue between Muslims and non-Muslims. The project aims to:
• Increase intercultural understanding by providing access to the voices and visions of Islam and Muslims locally and around the world.
• Inform and promote dialogue as it tackles the complexities of Islam and the often complicated relations between Muslims and non-Muslims.