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An unrivalled resource for the study of the Islamic world including two translations of the Qur'an seamlessly combined with reference material, primary texts, hundreds of maps and images, interactive timelines, and more.

Oxford Islamic Studies Online

www.oxfordislamicstudies.com

Dr. John L. Esposito

More than 6,000 articles from major Oxford reference works cover all aspects of the Islamic world, giving students ready access to the most authoritative scholarship in the field
The first and only electronic version of Hanna E. Kassiss' Concordance of the Quran links to the sites two translations of the Quran, offering the ability to access this essential text in a way no other Islamic studies resource can
250+ primary source documents selected and translated by leading scholars include excerpts from seminal books, transcripts of speeches, fatwas, statements posted on Arabic internet sites and other sources
Carefully selected links to trustworthy external websites saves students and researchers time and spare confusion about the validity of online sources
Lesson plans to serve as course development tools, aid lecture preparation, stimulate ideas, or supplement and enhance existing syllabi
New and revised content added in regular updates to keep your syllabus on the cutting edge with the most current thinking by top scholars, especially vital in such a rapidly developing field

An unrivalled resource for the study of the Islamic world including two translations of the Qur'an seamlessly combined with reference material, primary texts, hundreds of maps and images, interactive timelines, and more.

Oxford Islamic Studies Online

Dr. John L. Esposito

Description

This authoritative, dynamic resource brings together the best current scholarship in the field for students, scholars, government officials, and community groups, to foster a more accurate and informed understanding of the Islamic world. Oxford Islamic Studies Online features reference content and commentary by renowned scholars in areas such as global Islamic history, concepts, people, practices, politics, and culture. The site is regularly updated as new content is commissioned and approved under the guidance of Editor in Chief, John L. Esposito.

Oxford Islamic Studies Online offers a multi-layered reference experience designed to provide a first stop for anyone in need of information and context on Islam. This dynamic resource includes more than 6,000 articles from Oxford reference works, supporting primary source documents, maps and images, 2 translations of the Qur'an, and the first and only online-version of Hanna E. Kassis' A Concordance to the Qur'an.

At the heart of Oxford Islamic Studies Online are a number of core content titles, including the six volume Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World, The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art & Architecture, and John L. Esposito's What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam, which help illuminate the Islamic world for everyone from the new student to the serious researcher.

The site also includes a growing Learning Resources area which features study and teaching aids for the further exploration of Oxford Islamic Studies Online and the field of Islamic studies in general. Key resources include a growing collection of lesson plans and thematic guides, as well as a specially commissioned A-to-Z glossary which provides short definitions of Islamic terms. New regional updates, add an extra layer of content, focusing on specific regions within the Islamic world.

Oxford Islamic Studies Online is updated with new content and revised articles three times per year. In addition to this, Focus On essays are updated six times per year, keeping researchers informed of advances in the field.

An unrivalled resource for the study of the Islamic world including two translations of the Qur'an seamlessly combined with reference material, primary texts, hundreds of maps and images, interactive timelines, and more.

Oxford Islamic Studies Online

Dr. John L. Esposito

Editorial Board

Dr. John L. Esposito, Editor in Chief, Georgetown University

An unrivalled resource for the study of the Islamic world including two translations of the Qur'an seamlessly combined with reference material, primary texts, hundreds of maps and images, interactive timelines, and more.

Oxford Islamic Studies Online

Dr. John L. Esposito

Reviews and Awards

Library Journal Best Reference 2007 Booklist Editors' Choice 2008

""Oxford Islamic Studies Online is a unique, robust, and accessible collection of information on Islam, highly recommended for academic and large public libraries." Christopher McConnell, Booklist (Starred Review) "

""I was staggered by the depth and breadth of information available...a powerhouse. How good is it? Content: 10. Design: 10. Navigability: 10. Usability: 10. It's solid, and, yes, it's a 10." Cheryl LaGuardia, Library Journal "

""As one of the most distinctive databases to thoroughly address a subject area that may often be misunderstood, Oxford Islamic Studies Online easily earns an A+." Shonda Brisco, School Library Journal "

An unrivalled resource for the study of the Islamic world including two translations of the Qur'an seamlessly combined with reference material, primary texts, hundreds of maps and images, interactive timelines, and more.

Oxford Islamic Studies Online

Dr. John L. Esposito

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A woman's journey in Kashmiri politics

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Posted on April 19, 2015

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Four reasons for ISIS's success

ISIS has been successful for four primary reasons. First, the group has tapped into the marginalization of the Sunni population in Iraq to gain territory and local support. Second, ISIS fighters are battle-hardened strategists fighting against an unmotivated Iraqi army.

Posted on January 25, 2015

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Ideology and a conducive political environment

ISIS is a 'revolutionary' organization in a way that al-Qaeda and other like-minded extremist groups never were, and never really wanted to be. The 'caliphate' — the historical political entity governed by Islamic law and tradition — might have been an inspiration as well as an aspiration, but it wasn't actually going to happen in real life.

Posted on January 11, 2015

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ISIS's unpredictable revolution

Revolutions have been surprising experts for generations. After the Iranian Revolution of 1979, for example, the CIA commissioned a report into why it had predicted, 100 days before the fall of the monarchy, that the Shah's regime would ride out the protests. During the 'Arab Spring' uprisings in 2011, President Obama reportedly chastized the intelligence community for not having warned him in advance.

Posted on January 18, 2015

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ISIS is an outcome of a much bigger problem

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Posted on January 4, 2015

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Akbar Jehan and the dialectic of resistance and accommodation

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