Websites:

Al-Islam
http://www.al-islam.org/
Background information on Islam, its history and beliefs.

Islam 101
http://www.islam101.com/
Islamic way of life, civilization and culture.

Islam Chronology
http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/history/chronology/
Chronology starting with the prophet Muhammad.

Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic, Religion
http://www.uga.edu/islam/
This site contains educational resources about Islam as well as news articles concerning Muslims.

Women in Islam
http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/humanrelations/womeninislam/
Explains the role of women in the Islamic teachings.

Books:

White, V. L. (2001). Inside the Nation of Islam : a historical and personal testimony by a Black Muslim. Gainesville: University Press of Florida.
Call Number: BP221.A1 W47 2001

Hurley, J. (Ed.). (2001). Islam: opposing viewpoints. San Diego: Greenhaven Press.
Call Number: BP163 .I7327 2001

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