| Islam_com Islamic information portal, including discussion forums, articles, and links. |
| Jannah_org A substantial collection of resources on Islam, with articles, forums, Quran recitation, audio resources, and a categorised directory of Muslim-interest websites. |
| Message_from_the_Muslims An explanation of Islam and definition of Allah to Jews and Christians. [Multilingual] |
| Muslim_Globe An overview of Islam; includes pictures, maps, statistics, and history timeline. |
| Muslims PBS Frontline documentary that examines Islam's worldwide resurgence through the stories of diverse Muslims struggling to define the role of Islam in their lives and societies. |
| Mutmainaa A wide-ranging collection of articles and stories, covering different aspects of Muslim belief, practice and culture. |
| The_Religion_of_Islam A collection of articles on Muslim belief and practice. Includes sections on becoming a Muslim and current issues. |
| Salaam_co_uk A UK-based portal for Muslims offers news; listings of mosques, charities, and educational institutions; an advice section; books and audio resources; and a collection of articles with links. |
| Text_Files_About_Islam Papers by Jeremiah D. McAuliffe, a convert from Christianity. Topics include conversion, theology, answers to critics, interfaith, and Muslim-American culture. |
| Thisisislam_com Portal with resources including community features, e-zine, online store, "Ask the Mufti" feature, articles, and audio and video files. |
| Virtually_Islamic Review and information about Gary Bunt's book on Islam and Cyberspace published by the University of Wales Press. |
| PR_Independence_FAQ Some of the questions most frequently asked by Puerto Ricans concerning the possibility that the island may become an independent nation. |
| Puerto_Rican_Independence_Party Founded in 1946 with the purpose of obtaining independence by every peaceful means available. |
| \"Voices_for_Independence__In_the_Spirit_of_Valor_and_Sacrifice\" Portraits of notable individuals in the struggle for Puerto Rican Independence. An online book by Jean Zwickel. |
| Puerto_Rico_Libre_--_and_Good_Riddance Argues that the island's "commonwealth" status robs Puerto Ricans of their dignity and Americans of their dollars. (September 14, 1999) |
| Grant_Puerto_Rico_Independence_in_1998 Argues that it would be folly to admit a 51st state whose people do not speak English and do not intend to learn it. (December 28, 1997) |
| Devender_Singh_Artist Gallery of Sikh and Punjabi Art. |
| Tax_Credit_Research Searchable database of state income tax credits with links to statutes, regulations, publications, forms and other information. |
| Taxanalysis,_Inc_ Seminars, software and self-study kits aimed at assisting bankers and other lenders in analyzing borrowers' tax returns for credit purposes. |
| American_Guild_of_Judaic_Art A non-profit organization, the Guild serves as a forum and referral service to help promote Judaic Art. The Guild's members include not only artists but galleries, retailers of Judaica, writers and ma |
| Art_by_Shraga_Landesman Artist's site featuring original designs. Includes Judaica and furniture. |
| ArtSites,_the_Guild_for_Judaic_Art Homepage of guild of professional and semi-professional Judaic artists. Provides an index to member artists with examples of their art. |
| Bob_Dylan__Tangled_Up_in_Jews A web page devoted to studying and collecting trivia relating to the Jewish religious/cultural odyssey of Shabtai Zisel ben Avraham v'Rachel Riva, a.k.a Bob Dylan. |
| Chaim\'s_Art_Gallery_and_Music_Studio Art - Fine art, Acrylic, Watercolor, pan and ink, Computer Art, Greeting Cards & Music. Recording of Israeli and Jewish Ethnic Music, Sephardic and Yemenite Music, and Music Notation Books. |
| Eitan_Erell\'s_Gallery Eitan Erell crafts original jewelry and judaica to express biblical themes and aspects of Jewish tradition. Also showcases drawings, designs and Hebrew poems. |
| Feldman,_Lynne Rochester, New York artist specializes in colorful paintings and serigraphs that depict the joy and beauty of the Judaic culture. |
| Fraiberg_Judaica_Collection Over 70,000 items including Judaica books, periodicals, sheet music, and artifacts. |
| Jewish_East_End_of_London_Photo_Gallery_and_Commentary A photographic journey through the Jewish East End of London. |
| JewishArtEducation_com This website describes various Jewish art presentations, appropriate for civic, religious, and educational groups. |
| Levie,_Dena_-_Judaic_Paper_Cuts Gallery of Dena Levie's most recent works in paper. |
| Mimaamakim__A_Journal_of_Jewish_Art Journal of Creative Exploration of the Jewish Religious Experience - poetry, prose, visual arts, music, forums, reviews, and interviews. |
| National_Center_for_Jewish_Film Dedicated to preserving and sharing Jewish heritage. The collection includes features, documentaries, shorts, newsreels, and home movies. Distributes restored versions of rare Yiddish-language feature |
| Virtual_Jerusalem_-_Art_Section Articles on facts on Jewish related Artwork. |
| Watercolors_from_Israel Watercolors from all around the world, including Israel, Europe, Asia and Mexico |
| The_Torah A collection of articles on the Torah and answers to some common questions on its authenticity and history. |
| What_is_the_Torah? Basic table of contents for the Torah (including the entire Jewish Scriptures and the Talmud) with an explanation of the concept of the written and oral laws. |
| Wikipedia__Torah Encyclopedia article containing details on the history, structure and use of the Torah. |
| Association_of_Jewish_Sponsored_Camps Representing over 40 not-for-profit Jewish camps in the New York area. We provide information about our member camps to help you choose the perfect camp for your needs. |
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| Camp_Gan_Israel_-_Montreal Camp Gan Israel, Montreal is one of the largest in the Camp Gan Israel Network. Site is updated daily during the summer. |
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Islam began in Arabia and was revealed to humanity by the Prophet Muhammad. Those who follow Islam are called Muslims.Muslims believe that there is only one God. The Arabic word for God is Allah.Image © Marc C. Johnson/iStockphoto
AbortionMuslims regard abortion as wrong and haram (forbidden), but many accept that it may be permitted in certain cases.
The Qur'anThe Qur'an is the holy book for Muslims, revealed in stages to the Prophet Muhammad over 23 years. Hear sections spoken aloud in Arabic. 