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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.
www.islamicmedicine.org
An interactive presentation by the Foundation for Science Technology and Civilisation (UK) explores Islamic achievements and contributions to science, technology and civilisation.
www.muslimheritage.com
A Brief Chronology of Muslim History
Important dates in Muslim history, organised by century.
www.usc.edu
Gregorian -- Hijri Date Converter
Online conversion tool to convert between western and Muslim calendars; includes background information on the Hijri system.
www.rabiah.com
Internet Islamic History Sourcebook
A categorized listing of links to aspects of the history of Islam; also includes translations of source texts, and articles.
www.fordham.edu
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).
www.cqpress.com
A susbstantial and detailed perspective on the history of Islam, by Kelley L Ross, Los Angeles Valley College, California.
www.friesian.com
A brief outline of the history of Islam.
www.usc.edu
A collection of articles presenting the history and development of Islam in Africa, America, the Balkan states, China, Japan, Malaysia, and the USSR.
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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.
www.cyberistan.org
Articles on aspects of the development of Islamic civilization, focussing on Asia and cultural contact between the Islamic East and the European West in Spain, Syria, and Sicily.
www.islamset.com
Islamic History in Arabia and Middle East
An extended essay on the history of Middle Eastern Islam, from the time of Mohammed to the 20th century.
www.islamicity.com
Covers the 7th to the 17th centuries, including information about Islamic art; bibliography.
www.ucalgary.ca
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.
www.pbs.org
A brief history of Islam, and of the development of Muslim culture.
www.truthnet.org