An Online Primer On Islam (specially relevant to Jews)

 

A short annotated list of selected resources on Isalm of interest to Jews. The first links are found on the site of The Atlantic Monthly which has three articles (see below) worth reading. Then, a quick check at Google turns up some interesting materials.

 

Remember, I'm not a scholar of Islam. I fill a gap here that has been left to us. I welcome, encourage, request those with more knowledge and expertise to do a better job!

 

The Holy Qur'an

The entire text in Arabic, and available in Real Audio.

 

The Qur'an Browser

A searchable database produced at Brown University. Includes three different complete English translations.

 

The Internet Islamic History Sourcebook

A wide-ranging collection of links pertaining to the Koran and Islamic history.

 

Islamic Studies, Islam, Arabic, and Religion

A site, posted by a University of Georgia professor, which is "intended to be of use for students and teachers at all levels, as well for members of the general public who wish to get a non-polemical view of Islam (including Sunni Islam, Shi'ism, and Sufism) and to a lesser extent of Judaism and Christianity."

 


The Atlantic Monthly articles:

 

What Is The Koran, by Toby Lester January 1999

 

The Roots Of Muslim Rage, by Bernard Lewis September 1990

 

The Counterterrorist Myth by Reuel Marc Gerecht July 2001 [What a date!]

A former CIA operative explains why the terrorist Usama bin Ladin has little to fear from American intelligence.

 


Book published by the American Jewish Committee

An Introduction To Islam For Jews By Khalid Duran

The book itself is not here, but you can purchase it via email or phone number available here. At this URL you can see the table of contents.

 

You can also see here the companion volume:

An Introduction to Judaism for Muslims<br>by our own Reuven Firestone

 

 


While we're at it, a quick search for "Dhimmi" on Google gets a few sites of interest

 

Coalition for the Defense of Human Rights

Radical Islamism = Racism = Genocide...

Jihad-Islamism (not Islam) abuses human rights worldwide Declaration by The Coalition for the Defense of Human Rights Affirming the Dangers of Radical Islamism and a Call to Recognize the Historical Oppression of Religious Minorities Subjected to this Racist-like Practice.

 

Encyclopaedia of the Orient

Dhimmis have limited autonomy, but full rights to practice their religion and shall be secured full protection by the rulers.

 

Christians in the Land Called Holy by Habib C. Malik

Copyright (c) 1998 First Things 89 (January 1999): 9-12.

"Over the centuries, political Islam has not been too kind to the native Christian communities living under its rule."

 

The Religion of Islam Home Page

Islamic Affairs Department at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Washington, D.C.)

regarding dhimmitude

 

Middle East Resources

The purpose of this ministry and web page is to approach the challenge of global Islam from a Christian and historical perspective. While the 20th century was dominated by various ideologies, the 21st century will witness the revival of major world religions. It is therefore incumbent on us living in the western world to be properly informed about these faiths -- especially Islam.

 


 

Then, some current news:

Syndey Morning Herald, October 14, 2001

Abu Sayyaf behead two Filipino Christians


 

Last modified 15 October, 2001.