Muslims and Medical History
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.
Muslimheritage.com
An interactive presentation by the Foundation for Science Technology and Civilisation (UK) explores Islamic achievements and contributions to science, technology and civilisation.
A Brief Chronology of Muslim History
Important dates in Muslim history, organised by century.
Gregorian -- Hijri Date Converter
Online conversion tool to convert between western and Muslim calendars; includes background information on the Hijri system.
Internet Islamic History Sourcebook
A categorized listing of links to aspects of the history of Islam; also includes translations of source texts, and articles.
Islam
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).
Islam, 622 AD - present
A susbstantial and detailed perspective on the history of Islam, by Kelley L Ross, Los Angeles Valley College, California.
Islam, A World Civilization
A brief outline of the history of Islam.
Islam in the World
A collection of articles presenting the history and development of Islam in Africa, America, the Balkan states, China, Japan, Malaysia, and the USSR.
Islam on the Warpath
A lecture by Professor G Rempel (Western New England College, US) explores the expansion of Islam, and its contribution to science and culture.
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