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 entire text in Arabic, and available in Real Audio.
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."
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Syndey Morning Herald, October 14, 2001
Abu Sayyaf behead two Filipino Christians
Last modified 15 October, 2001.