Open Directory - Society: Religion and Spirituality: Islam: History
See also: This category in other languages: - An interactive database for the study of Islamic Culture, particularly in the early centuries. Includes maps, articles, biographies and a timeline. - Online conversion tool to convert between western and Muslim calendars; includes background information on the Hijri system. - A categorized listing of links to aspects of the history of Islam; also includes translations of source texts, and articles. - An article on the history of Islam, from the early community, to the 20th century resurgence. Taken from the Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion, ed. Robert Wuthnow (1998). - A susbstantial and detailed perspective on the history of Islam, by Kelley L Ross, Los Angeles Valley College, California. - Historical review of the Muslim contribution to humanity and Islamic Civilization. Gives biographies of scientists and describes their contributions and influence on European thought and discoveries. - An extended essay on the history of Middle Eastern Islam, from the time of Mohammed to the 20th century. - An interactive presentation by the Foundation for Science Technology and Civilisation (UK) explores Islamic achievements and contributions to science, technology and civilisation. - Articles about the history of Islamic medicine and the contributions of Muslim physicians (including Avicenna, Al-Razi, Al-Zahrawi, and Ibn Al-Nafis); also includes some primary sources. - A companion site to the PBS television series "Islam: Empire of Faith", which presented the history of Islam from the time of Muhammad to the Ottoman sultans. Includes educational resources, interactive timeline, and articles on Islam and Muslim culture. - Covers the 7th to the 17th centuries, including information about Islamic art; bibliography. - A brief history of Islam, and of the development of Muslim culture.
