Muslim culture and art are inherently entwined together. Muslim people are members of a very religious culture. Their world surrounds their belief in Allah who is the center of their worship and their lives. Muslim culture focuses on a balanced and harmonious world in all aspects of life. This focus is apparent even in their art which is full of floral, geometric and arabesque forms. Travel to Muslim counties would allow for a better understanding of this complex culture. Because of the numerous countries that are a part of this culture it might be a wise choice to consider multi trip travel insurance when you are making your travel plans.

LANGUAGES:

Arabic : Arabic is one of the Semitic languages and is often referred to as one of the youngest languages in that family.

Qur'anis resources (translations, etc) : Multiple translations and reciters of Arabic script and recitation

Arabic Language and Culture : Helping to understand both the language and culture of the approximately 1 million Muslim people living in the United States.

Middle East Studies : Encouraging the studies of the Muslim languages and cultures in the Middle East.

Modern Standard Arabic : Modern Standard Arabic is the formal Arabic language and is also known as Fus'ha.

Arabic Software for the PC : PC software can teach Arabic speaking, reading and writing from the alphabet and grammar to much more advanced text.

ARABIC LANGUAGE CENTER-COMMON ARABIC PHRASES:

Persian : Persian is an Indo-European language that is written in Arabic script.

Persian Literature : Persian literature is recognized for its large amount of poetry and prose.

Urdu : Urdu is the national language of Pakistan.

Urdu introductory : Courses that offer an introduction to the Urdu language.

Urdu dictionary : An online dictionary that includes an Urdu-English dictionary as well as other Urdu resources.

Turkish : A list of resources for students studying the Turkish language.

Turkish translation of the Holy Qur'an : The Library of Congress contains translations of the Holy Qur'an in many languages, including Turkish.

Anadolu magazine : A Turkish-English news magazine that is published quarterly.

Multi-Localization Enhancement of NCSA Mosaic : NCSA allows for multi-lingual exchange of information.

Malayu/Indonesian : The history of the Malayu/ Indonesian language.

Brief Intro on Malaysia : Introduction to Malaysia as part of a study abroad program.

Swahili : Swahili is a language more closely related to Bantu than the Arabic languages.

The Kamusi Project-an Internet Living Swahili Dictionary : Resources for a comprehensive on-line Swahili dictionary.

ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE:

Islamic Architecture, calligraphy and coins : Resources relating to Muslim contributions to society both past and present.

Islamic Art : An introduction to Islamic art.

Architecture of Islam : A virtual tour of Islamic architecture.

Islamic Architecture of Isfahan : Structures from the center of architecture in the Eastern Islam world

Islamic Art Treasures : Resources and guides to Islamic art treasures.

Maps, Pictures and Culture of the Middle East : Resources connecting to maps, pictures and culture of the Middle East.