The Pluralism Project at Harvard UniversitySelected Links
Islam
(Islam)
Aga Khan Visual Archives: Mosques in the United States
Images of purpose-built mosques in the U.S., from the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at M.I.T.
libraries.mit.edu/guides/subjects/islamicarchitecture/visual/usamosques.html
Images of purpose-built mosques in the U.S., from the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at M.I.T.
libraries.mit.edu/guides/subjects/islamicarchitecture/visual/usamosques.html
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of the U.S.
Site of the U.S. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, based in Silver Spring, Maryland.
www.alislam.org
Site of the U.S. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, based in Silver Spring, Maryland.
www.alislam.org
The American Muslim
A forum that is inclusive of “various points of view (based on Qur’an and Sunnah) representing no one school of thought, ethnic group or organization”; gives special emphasis to intra- and inter-religious dialogue.
www.theamericanmuslim.org
A forum that is inclusive of “various points of view (based on Qur’an and Sunnah) representing no one school of thought, ethnic group or organization”; gives special emphasis to intra- and inter-religious dialogue.
www.theamericanmuslim.org
American Muslim Alliance (AMA)
Organization focusing on Muslim participation in American political life.
www.amaweb.org
Organization focusing on Muslim participation in American political life.
www.amaweb.org
American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT)
An umbrella organization of Muslim advocacy groups working to define issues of common concern and develop strategies for effective political participation.
www.americanmuslimvoter.net
An umbrella organization of Muslim advocacy groups working to define issues of common concern and develop strategies for effective political participation.
www.americanmuslimvoter.net
American Muslims Intent on Learning and Activism (AMILA)
Established in 1992, AMILA's community-building efforts focus on youth, education and activism.
www.amila.org
Established in 1992, AMILA's community-building efforts focus on youth, education and activism.
www.amila.org
ASMA Society
Founded in 1997, this organization seeks to foster “an American-Muslim identity" and to build bridges with the American public. This site features the Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow blog.
www.asmasociety.org/home
Founded in 1997, this organization seeks to foster “an American-Muslim identity" and to build bridges with the American public. This site features the Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow blog.
www.asmasociety.org/home
Azizah Magazine
A publication that “reflects the experiences and perspectives of Muslim women living in North American society.”
www.azizahmagazine.com
A publication that “reflects the experiences and perspectives of Muslim women living in North American society.”
www.azizahmagazine.com
Bawa Muhaiyaddeen Fellowship
Established in Philadelphia in 1971, the Fellowship studies the teachings of Bawa Muhaiyaddeen, a Sufi saint.
www.bmf.org/main.html
Established in Philadelphia in 1971, the Fellowship studies the teachings of Bawa Muhaiyaddeen, a Sufi saint.
www.bmf.org/main.html
Bridges TV
The American Muslim Lifestyle Network is a 24-hour, English-language cable channel.
http://www.bridgestv.com/
The American Muslim Lifestyle Network is a 24-hour, English-language cable channel.
http://www.bridgestv.com/
Cordoba Initiative
Dedicated to “healing the relationship between the Islamic world and the West” through multi-faith dialogue.
www.cordobainitiative.org
Dedicated to “healing the relationship between the Islamic world and the West” through multi-faith dialogue.
www.cordobainitiative.org
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
With headquarters in Washington, D.C. and chapters across America, CAIR’s mission is to: “enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.”
www.cair.com
With headquarters in Washington, D.C. and chapters across America, CAIR’s mission is to: “enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.”
www.cair.com
Council on Islamic Education (CIE)
Founded by Shabbir Mansuri in 1990, the Council on Islamic Education aims “to support and strengthen American public education” by working with policymakers, publishers, educators, and the media.
www.cie.org
Founded by Shabbir Mansuri in 1990, the Council on Islamic Education aims “to support and strengthen American public education” by working with policymakers, publishers, educators, and the media.
www.cie.org
Fiqh Council of North America
A body of Islamic scholars in the U.S. and Canada that responds to issues of concern for the Muslim community.
www.fiqhcouncil.org
A body of Islamic scholars in the U.S. and Canada that responds to issues of concern for the Muslim community.
www.fiqhcouncil.org
Graduate School of Islamic and Social Sciences (GSISS)
Part of Cordoba University in Ashburn, Virginia; offers a ten-month Master of Arts in Social Studies: Islamic Studies degree.
www.cordobauniversity.org/gsiss/introduction.asp
Part of Cordoba University in Ashburn, Virginia; offers a ten-month Master of Arts in Social Studies: Islamic Studies degree.
www.cordobauniversity.org/gsiss/introduction.asp
ING: Islamic Speakers Bureau
Site of the Islamic Networks Group, based in San Jose, California.
www.ing.org
Site of the Islamic Networks Group, based in San Jose, California.
www.ing.org
The Institute of Islamic Information and Education (III&E)
Chicago-based organization producing brochures about Islam in English and Spanish; special emphasis on outreach to non-Muslims.
www.iiie.net
Chicago-based organization producing brochures about Islam in English and Spanish; special emphasis on outreach to non-Muslims.
www.iiie.net
The Institute of Ismaili Studies
An organization "promoting scholarship and learning of Muslim cultures and societies, historical as well as contemporary, and a better understanding of their relationship with other societies and faiths."
http://www.iis.ac.uk/home.asp?l=en
An organization "promoting scholarship and learning of Muslim cultures and societies, historical as well as contemporary, and a better understanding of their relationship with other societies and faiths."
http://www.iis.ac.uk/home.asp?l=en
International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)
An Islamic intellectual forum in Herndon, Virginia, supporting research, organizing conferences, and publishing scholarly works.
www.iiit.org
An Islamic intellectual forum in Herndon, Virginia, supporting research, organizing conferences, and publishing scholarly works.
www.iiit.org
Islam in the West Program
http://cmes.hmdc.harvard.edu/research/iw
http://cmes.hmdc.harvard.edu/research/iw
Islamic Center of America
A landmark mosque located in Dearborn, Michigan; one of America’s oldest and most vital Muslim communities.
www.icofa.com
A landmark mosque located in Dearborn, Michigan; one of America’s oldest and most vital Muslim communities.
www.icofa.com
Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA)
National, non-sectarian grassroots organization for Muslims; also operates a toll-free information line and website for non-Muslims at whyislam.org.
www.icna.org
National, non-sectarian grassroots organization for Muslims; also operates a toll-free information line and website for non-Muslims at whyislam.org.
www.icna.org
Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA)
Professional association for Muslim physicians and other health care professionals; provides medical supplies and personnel, holds annual conferences, and publishes the bi-monthly Journal of Islamic Medical Association (JIMA).
www.imana.org
Professional association for Muslim physicians and other health care professionals; provides medical supplies and personnel, holds annual conferences, and publishes the bi-monthly Journal of Islamic Medical Association (JIMA).
www.imana.org
Islamic Networks Group (ING)
Since 1993, ING has provided educational programming related to Muslims and Islam; ING works with the media, law enforcement, schools and corporations.
www.ing.org
Since 1993, ING has provided educational programming related to Muslims and Islam; ING works with the media, law enforcement, schools and corporations.
www.ing.org
Islamic Relief USA
International relief organization with U.S. headquarters in Buena Park, California.
www.irw.org
International relief organization with U.S. headquarters in Buena Park, California.
www.irw.org
Islamic Shura Council of Southern California
Established in 1995 to “promote communications, understanding, cooperation and coordination among the Muslim communities in Southern California.”
www.shuracouncil.org
Established in 1995 to “promote communications, understanding, cooperation and coordination among the Muslim communities in Southern California.”
www.shuracouncil.org
Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
Association of Muslim organizations and individuals providing a wide range of services for the Muslim community in the U.S.; publishes Islamic Horizons magazine.
www.isna.net
Association of Muslim organizations and individuals providing a wide range of services for the Muslim community in the U.S.; publishes Islamic Horizons magazine.
www.isna.net
Islamica Magazine
A quarterly magazine that “aims to broaden perspectives on Islam and to provide a voice for Muslims to articulate their concerns while establishing cross-cultural relations between Muslims and their neighbors and co-religionists.”
www.islamicamagazine.com
A quarterly magazine that “aims to broaden perspectives on Islam and to provide a voice for Muslims to articulate their concerns while establishing cross-cultural relations between Muslims and their neighbors and co-religionists.”
www.islamicamagazine.com
IslamicFinder.org
Search by zipcode or state to find nearest Islamic centers, mosques (masajid), and Islamic organizations; prayer times are also included.
www.islamicfinder.org
Search by zipcode or state to find nearest Islamic centers, mosques (masajid), and Islamic organizations; prayer times are also included.
www.islamicfinder.org
Ismaili Heritage Society
Maintains the online FIELD database (First Ismaili Electronic Library and Database) with numerous resources related to Ismailism.
www.ismaili.net
Maintains the online FIELD database (First Ismaili Electronic Library and Database) with numerous resources related to Ismailism.
www.ismaili.net
Karamah: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights
Engages in advocacy and educational efforts related to human rights in Islam.
www.karamah.org
Engages in advocacy and educational efforts related to human rights in Islam.
www.karamah.org
The Mosque Cares
An Islamic community associated with the leadership of Imam W. Deen Mohammed; formerly known as the “Ministry of W. Deen Mohammed.”
http://www.ar-razzaq.org/MosqueCares/
An Islamic community associated with the leadership of Imam W. Deen Mohammed; formerly known as the “Ministry of W. Deen Mohammed.”
http://www.ar-razzaq.org/MosqueCares/
Muslim American Society (MAS)
Founded in 1992, the main projects of the MAS include the Islamic American University, the American Muslim magazine, the Freedom Foundation - which focuses on Muslim civic participation - and the Council on Islamic Schools.
www.masnet.org
Founded in 1992, the main projects of the MAS include the Islamic American University, the American Muslim magazine, the Freedom Foundation - which focuses on Muslim civic participation - and the Council on Islamic Schools.
www.masnet.org
Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC)
With offices in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., MPAC defines its mission as "working for the civil rights of American Muslims, for the integration of Islam into American pluralism, and for a positive, constructive relationship between American Muslims and their representatives."
www.mpac.org
With offices in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., MPAC defines its mission as "working for the civil rights of American Muslims, for the integration of Islam into American pluralism, and for a positive, constructive relationship between American Muslims and their representatives."
www.mpac.org
Muslim Students Association (MSA)
Web site of national student association, founded in 1963 at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
www.msanational.org
Web site of national student association, founded in 1963 at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
www.msanational.org
Muslim WakeUp!
An online community and forum emphasizing “the human creative spirit and the free exchange of ideas.”
www.muslimwakeup.com
An online community and forum emphasizing “the human creative spirit and the free exchange of ideas.”
www.muslimwakeup.com
Muslim Women's League (MWL)
Through publications and presentations, MWL works to "implement the values of Islam and thereby reclaim the status of women as free, equal, and vital contributors to society."
www.mwlusa.org
Through publications and presentations, MWL works to "implement the values of Islam and thereby reclaim the status of women as free, equal, and vital contributors to society."
www.mwlusa.org
MYNA Raps
This project, sponsored by Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA), produces music by and for Muslim youth; samples are available online.
www.mynaraps.com
This project, sponsored by Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA), produces music by and for Muslim youth; samples are available online.
www.mynaraps.com
Naqshbandiya Foundation for Islamic Education (NFIE)
Educational organization based in Peoria, Illinois which emphasizes Tasawwuf, the Sufi path.
www.nfie.com
Educational organization based in Peoria, Illinois which emphasizes Tasawwuf, the Sufi path.
www.nfie.com
Nation of Islam (NOI)
Under the leadership of Minister Louis Farrakhan, this Chicago-based organization follows the teachings of Elijah Muhammad; publishes The Final Call.
www.noi.org
Under the leadership of Minister Louis Farrakhan, this Chicago-based organization follows the teachings of Elijah Muhammad; publishes The Final Call.
www.noi.org
North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities Organization (NASIMCO)
Established in 1986, NASIMCO works to unify Shia Ithna-Asheri organizations in the U.S. and Canada.
www.nasimco.org
Established in 1986, NASIMCO works to unify Shia Ithna-Asheri organizations in the U.S. and Canada.
www.nasimco.org
United Muslims of America (UMA)
The first non-partisan Muslim public affairs organization in the U.S., established in 1982; UMA has a special interest in interfaith relations.
www.umanet.org
The first non-partisan Muslim public affairs organization in the U.S., established in 1982; UMA has a special interest in interfaith relations.
www.umanet.org
U.S. Department of State: Muslim Life in America
Provides a range of resources including speeches, articles, and official texts related to Islam.
usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/muslimlife
Provides a range of resources including speeches, articles, and official texts related to Islam.
usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/muslimlife
Women in Islam
A coalition of Muslim women working on human rights and social justice issues.
womeninislam.org
A coalition of Muslim women working on human rights and social justice issues.
womeninislam.org
Zaytuna Institute
An educational institute providing ongoing courses in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as a distance-learning program; publishes the semi-annual journal, Seasons.
www.zaytuna.org
An educational institute providing ongoing courses in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as a distance-learning program; publishes the semi-annual journal, Seasons.
www.zaytuna.org