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1. Afghanistan: Veiled in Fear

   Take a look at this PBS special that explains the Taliban, an Afghanistan ruling party that enforces strict Islamic social codes.

   http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/asia/july-dec96/afghan_b...

   
   

2. Algeria Virtual Journey - Islam

   Read a summary of this religion including the five ""pillars."" From Oxfam and partners.

   http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/jo...

   
   

3. Analysis: Who are the Taleban?

   The BBC explains what this Islamic group is all about.

   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/world/south_asia/144382.stm

   
   

4. Bow of the Head, A

   Learn about five major world religions through their people, history, traditions, and teachings. From a ThinkQuest team.

   http://library.thinkquest.org/28505/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=0...

   
   

5. Famous Mosques

   Descriptions and pictures of well known mosques.

   http://tehran.stanford.edu/imagemap/mosque.html

   
   

6. Frontline: Muslims

   Examines Islam's worldwide resurgence through the stories of diverse Muslims struggling to define the role of Islam in their lives and societies.

   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/muslims/

   
   

7. History for Kids!

   Information designed specifically for middle school students about ancient Greece and Egypt, the Middle Ages, West Asia, and more!

   http://www.historyforkids.org/

   
   

8. Introduction to Islam

   Learn about this religion from the Royal Embasssy of Saudi Arabia.

   http://www.iad.org/

   
   

9. Islam

   Read a guide, look at pictures, and take a quiz to learn more about this religion. From CBBC Newsround.

   http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/specials/2005/islam/d...

   
   

10. Islam in the United States

    Information about American Muslims, their lives, religious and social culture, and the major issues currently facing their community. Provided by the U.S. Department of State.

    http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/islam/

    
    

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