What are the basics about Islam?

Here is an amazing short film (by Daniel K and Jacob O) about meeting an Imam (the Mosque leader). Well done boys!



Around 2005 I did an interview with Sam Hassan at Sussex Uni. Here are two versions of that chat:

This is the shorter ‘bitesize’ version:


And here is the longer one that use in lessons:


For starters, it is worth looking at the BBC website linked below. Another thing you can do is subscribe to the WIYW podcast and download at least two interviews conducted with practicing Muslims to get a better idea of their faith and experience.

The topics section of the website has plenty of stuff that links with Islam.

Once again, it is worth saying that we haven't covered everything and that there are probably loads of things which could be done better. Please send us a message if you have any good ideas.



The BBC Worldservice Guide to Islam is a useful starting point for general information on the Islamic faith.