muslimworld

Islamic Influences
 * =Library Catalog=
 * To locate books on Islam use the suggested subject headings below or those others that you have found useful.**
 * Enter the subject heading, go to ASW Library catalog [|here] and enter each subject heading separately:**

Islam | Muslim women Social conditions | Muslims | Islamic civilization | and then tick this button:


 * **Selected Library Books **

**Library has many books on Islam. Here are some selected titles:**
Presents an introduction to the history, beliefs, and practices of Islam, focusing on the cultural aspects of the religion and the diversity of interpretation, practice, and custom within the Muslim world. Indexed.
 * HS 297 ARM**
 * Armstrong, Karen. //Islam: A Short History//. New York: Modern Library, 2000.** **Print**.

Introduces key beliefs and practices of Islam, the issues Muslims face today, and the critical questions raised by non-Muslims. Indexed.
 * HS 297 GEA**
 * Geaves, Ron. //Aspects of Islam//. Washington: Georgetown University Press, 2005.** **Print**

Presents an introduction to the history, beliefs, and practices of Islam, focusing on the cultural aspects of the religion and the diversity of interpretation, practice, and custom within the Muslim world. Indexed.
 * HS 297 GUL**
 * Gulevich, Tanya. //Understanding Islam and Muslim Traditions//. Detroit: Omnigraphics, 2004.** **Print**

Armstrong is a noted scholar of religious affairs. In this slim volume she concisely outlines the history of Islam. Indexed.
 * HS 297 NAS**
 * Nasr, Seyyed Hossein. //The Heart of Islam: Enduring Values for Humanity//. New York: HarperSanFrancisco, 2002.** **Print**

Presents explanation of the most complex emotional-laden issues surrounding Islam. Indexed.
 * //HS 297 SID//**
 * Siddiqui, Haroon. //Being Islam//. Toronto: Groundwork Books, 2008.** **Print.**

An illustrated guide to the cultural and scientific contributions made by Muslims during the Middle Ages that are present in the twenty-first century, discussing numbers, marching bands, orange juice, and more.
 * //HS 297.2 BAR//**
 * //Genius of Islam: How Muslims Made the Modern World//. New York: Knopf, 2011.****Print.**

Read various viewpoints on Islam that include: "Are the values of Islam and the West in Conflict?" or What is the Status of Women Under Islam. This book is best suited for those researching contemporary issues.
 * HS 297.2 ISL**
 * //Opposing Viewpoints: Islam//. San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press, 2001.** **Print**

Beautifully illustrated history of Mughal art.
 * HS 709 MIC**
 * Michell, George. //The Majesty of Mughal Decorations: The Art and Architecture of Islamic India//. London: Thames & Hudson. 2007. Print.**

Detailed history of Islam from 622- 1500. Indexed.
 * HS 909 WOR**
 * Douglass, Susan. L. //Rise and Spread of Islam: 622-1500, Vol. 2//. Detroit: Thomson Gale, 2002. Print.**

An overview of the history of Islam from with emphasis on the relationship between Islam and the West. Indexed.
 * HS 909 ROB**
 * //Islamic World//. London: Cambridge University Press. 1996. Print.**

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 * Databases - ASW Library **
 * **Ancient and Medieval History Online**** . Historical Perspective**
 * **Modern World History Historical Perspective**
 * ** Global Issues in Context Contemporary Perspective**
 * **Great Empires of the Past Scroll down to "Medieval Islamic World" **
 * **Advanced Placement Source ** **Contemporary & Historical Perspective**
 * **Image Quest** **Rights Cleared Images**
 * **MAS UltraModern & Historical Perspective**

**Passwords for access from home are posted on [|Moodle.] ****Look for link on the left-hand side after you log into a class. **

=**Selected Web Sites**=

Arabic (or Islamic) Influence on the Historical Development of Medicine Arab Roots of European Medicine Medicine in Medieval Islam
 * Medicine**

Zakat - The Mosque Islam and Islamic History in Arabia - Mosque
 * Mosque **

Arab Contributions to Mathematics and Introduction of Zero Classical Roots of Scientific Revolution Highlights in the History or Algebra How Islam Influenced Science Science and Scholarship in Al-Andalus
 * Science and Math**

**Selected News Sites**

 * =Online News, Newspapers and Magazines=
 * [|Al Jazeera]** **| [|BBC] |** **[|Deutsche Welle]** | **[|Economist] | [|Guardian]** | **[|New York Times]**