Religion and Spirituality

An account of the history and use of music in the Muslim community; includes information on the use of music by Sufi traditions, on musical sciences, and instruments.

International financial services group, with headquarters in Saudi Arabia. Corporate profile and history, and information about The Unified Board for Sharia' rulings which issues guidance on Islamic finance.

Products for Muslims and non-Muslims, featuring a range of Muslim goods sourced from countries worldwide.

Islamic books, CDs, DVDs, clothing and gifts.

A directory of faculty members interested in the countries of the Muslim world or Islamic Studies at the University of Georgia

A Coptic account from "The History of The Patriarchs of Alexandria", and an Arab account from Al-Baladhuri's "The Conquest of Alexandria".

The influence of the movement during the period 1866-1947.

An institution of Islamic learning and knowledge, in Karachi, Pakistan. Information about their courses, principles, departments and history.

Information for Muslims and non-Muslims focussing on Islaam as understood by the predecessors, as-Salaf as-Saalih. Includes articles and guidance.

A translation of Dr Wahbah Al-Zuhayli’s book, "Financial Transactions in Islamic Jurisprudence", by Dr Mahmoud el-Gamal, of Rice University, US. Also offers a selection of papers on Islamic Law, Economics and Finance.

An interactive news and discussion forum promoting a critical (and self-critical) analysis of issues regarding the Muslim community.

A weblog on religion, culture and politics from the perspective of a modern-day Moor.

A college student struggles with her spirituality during the month of Ramadan. An annual diary.

About.com's collection of net links on women in Islam from a wide variety of sources and perspectives including both Muslim and non-Muslim.

Egyptian activist, Zaynab al-Ghazali headed the women's chapter of the Muslim Brotherhood.

Organizes Umrah and Hajj travel to Saudi Arabia, and Ziyarat groups to Iran and Syria; information about itineraries, facilities, booking and costs.

An introduction to a community which has its roots in one of the earliest Islamic sects; includes a history and a comparison with Sunni Islam.

An Islamic school set up by the London Jamaat to meet the needs of the children of the community. Includes information about their courses, teacher training, and calendar. Also offer downloadable teaching resources and syllabus in PDF format. [London, UK]

Information about their educaction programs, activities, and prayer times for the area. [Texas, US]

Education center serving the Muslim community of Houston; information about their program, calendar, and prayer times. [Texas, US]

A collection of significant articles from a Journal of Islamic Studies, published by the Muhammadi Trust of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Serves the Shia Muslim community of British Columbia, Canada. Information about their history, structure, and activities.

Serves the Shia community of Atlanta; information about education activities, programs, and resources on Islam. [Georgia, US]

Islamic centre serving the Shia community of Seattle; information about services, and programs, education activities, prayer times, and a collection of resources on Islam. [Washington State, US]

Founded to educate society about Islam, and registered with the government of Canada as a charitable organization. Information about their structure, newsletters, publications and services.

Liaison office for Europe and the USA. Biography, information on Hajj rituals, Islamic laws and a code of practice for Muslims in the West.

True Stories or Anecdotes about Pious Men, and for children to learn and enjoy the true stories.

Explanation of reasons behind the Islamic dress code, emphasising the hijab as a liberating force for Muslim women.

Service for Muslims seeking a matrimonial partner in the UK.

Free Muslim matrimonial service including online chat and bulletin board

An online community that connects Arab men and women to other people with similar backgrounds.

US based matrimonial website for Muslims; offers picture profiles, privacy.

Matrimonial services for Shia; offers company profile, site tour, FAQ, and contacts.

International solidarity network for women whose lives are shaped by laws and customs said to derive from Islam. Includes news, and information about their campaigns and their publications.

Intended for Cherags (ordained ministers) and members of the sufi organizations developed from the teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan, the list is open to anyone.

Active list on Sufism from the Chishtiyya Sufi Order.

Liberal e-mailgroup on sufism and related themes.

A schematic overview of Sufi traditions, with a collection of articles on the principal lineages.

Part of the International Association of Sufism, the SWO is devoted to creating a harmonious cooperation, friendship and direction to honor the works of Sufi women.

Founded in 1987 in the US, working to enhance and spread Islamic knowledge. Includes articles on Islam and Sufism, with news and events information.

Israeli gallery specializing in ceramics, glass, paintings, and textile arts. With pictures and order information.

Combining copper, brass and steel with fused glass. Contemporary style rooted in tradition. Kensington, United States.

Gallery of silk art pieces including chuppot, tallit, tefillin bags, challah covers, and brit pillowcases. Available only by commission. New York, United States.

A site devoted to narrative poetry in the jewish prophetic tradition, book arts and illuminated manuscripts, jewish renewal, and the ethical transformation of all people.

Personal page of the Jewish artist Gennady Karabinskiy. Includes biography, news and gallery of oil paintings, tempera, pastel, lithography and ink drawings.

Site serves as an educational guide to Brit Milah and one can learn about the history, laws, and customs of Jewish circumcision.

Virtual synagogue. The world's first lay lead Jewish community on the internet with streaming prayer services, Jewish classes, library, Torah study and community events.

An introduction to the teachings of the chassidic master Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.

Learn about Rebbe Nachman and Breslov. Using new state of the art technology to teach Torah and Judaism.

Constituent member of Liberal Judaism. Services and educational schedules, diary of events, newsletter, and membership information.