Islam: Exploring the Muslim Faith
To more than a billion people worldwide, Islam is a way of life, a belief system, and a guide. To many others Islam can seem like an enigma. For both kinds of people, and everybody in between, the Web provides the education, tools, news, and community to connect you to one of the world's largest religions.
Expand All Guide SectionsThe Beliefs and History of Islam
Islam is the religion of Allah, the Muslim name for the Judeo-Christian god, and Muhammad, ... read more »
Practicing Islam
Islam's strictly prescribed practices can sometimes be hard to follow in the busy modern world. ... read more »
Halal Food
Although technically "halal" means simply "permitted," the opposite of ... read more »
Islamic News and Blogs
Islam is all over the blogosphere these days, mentioned in regard to international and cultural ... read more »
Connecting With the Muslim Community
Dating, marriage, even friendships; all are harder and harder to find time for in the modern world. ... read more »
Purchasing Islamic Products
As Islam really defines an entire lifestyle, it requires its Islamic products. There are sites to help you find the clothing, religious articles, and other products the modern Muslim needs.
Dulcinea's Insight
- To find more sites for Islamic merchandise, use the Islamic search engines and Web directories in the "Connecting With the Muslim Community" section of this guide.
- For religious merchandise, make sure to check for credentials or certification on the vendor's Web site to ensure the item is halal. Look for these in the "About Us" link that should appear on the homepage of any good site.
- For more information on online shopping, visit the findingDulcinea Shopping Guide, and for more information on conducting online transactions securely, check out our findingDulcinea Internet Security Guide.
Dulcinea's Picks
To find Islamic online stores ...
Halalapalooza
lets you easily browse listings of online stores for a wide variety of categories, including food, clothing, multimedia, children, and more. Use the pull-down menus on the left to choose a category and a subcategory then hit the "go" button beside the menu. Store listings include contact information, brief descriptions, and user ratings.
For Islamic or modest clothing ...
The Canadian Muslim
ships hijabs and other Islamic garments worldwide. Browse through their pictures to find the stylish and modest clothes to fit your lifestyle.
For other Islamic merchandise ...
Sound Vision
's greater Islamic site features a virtual storefront for all things Islamic, including large sections devoted to "Books" and "Games and Toys." If you're looking for a gift for a Muslim friend but don't know where to start, look under "Gifts and Things" or consider buying them a gift certificate to the site. Problem solved!
Simplyislam
is an online superstore of Islamic merchandise with an impressive catalogue of items. Log in to customize it and create your wishlist, letting others see what you'd like for gifts-perfect for a birthday or wedding.
Muslim Tees
' hip designs let young Muslims display their faith and their sense of humor simultaneously. These beautiful shirts with a graphic design style can be shipped anywhere in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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