There are two main branches of Islam, the Sunni and the Shia. Shia is the smaller branch and consists of 15% of the Muslim population worldwide. Shias believe in 12 divinely appointed successors of Prophet Mohammed. Shias are in the majority in Iran and Iraq.
Collection of articles on Imam Al-Mahdi (a.s.). Section for children, quiz, greeting cards and a collection of Dua's in text and real audio. http://www.yamahdi.com/
Information and some chapters of the Al-Mizan by Al-Allamah al-Sayyid Muhammad Husayn at-Tabataba'i, the greatest exegesis of the Qur'an written since the advent of Islam. http://www.almizan.org/
Shia site listing all Islamic occasions through out the year according to the Islamic Calendar from Muharram to Zil Hijjah. http://www.ezsoftech.com/islamic/
Site has Articles about Islamic fundamentals, the Imams and important Muslims. Also has a list of Islamic organizations and websites. http://www.shia.org/
Producer and publisher of Computerized versions (Softwares and Internet sites) of Islamic references - Quran, hadith, fegh, erfan, Islamic history, philosophy and dictionaries. http://www.noorsoft.org/
An Islamic on-line resource, providing to the humanity important information and knowledge about Islam, full-length books, articles, and bibliography. In several languages. http://home.swipnet.se/islam/
Images, huge ashoora encyclopedia, azaa, Maqtel, Duaa section (text/audio), poetry, islamic calendar, Q&A forum, Map of places to visit in Bahrain. Each page can be viewed in Arabic or English. http://al-imam.net/
Company producing Islamic multimedia software in Iran. The goal of the company is to encourage Muslims around the world to use multi-media products to improve their knowledge of Islam. http://www.sahar.org/
Articles on Israeli terrorism in Palestine and Lebanon, Poems in English and Arabic and links to other Islamic sites. http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Spa/7220
Non-profit book distribution service of the Peermahomed Ebrahim Trust aiming to make the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and the Ahlul Bayt available to English speaking Muslims and non-Muslims. http://www.islamicbooks.org
A directory of Islamic links and a collection of majalis, lectures, speeches in mp3 format that can be downloaded or streamed. http://www.islamacademy.com
Islamic school in New York. Includes online video and trascript of the historic debate between Hassanain Rajabali and Dan Barker. http://www.madressa.org
Site which serves as a resource for anyone wanting to learn about Islam, whether you are a non Muslim or a Muslim. Includes a large collection of online books and multimedia resources. http://www.al-islam.org
Includes an introductory course on Islam containing Tafsir, Hadith, Aqaid, Ahkam, Sirah, History and Ideology. It also includes thought of prominent contemporary Islamic thinkers and great masters of past and present. http://www.ideonline.org/
A large collection of images ranging from Personalities to Holy Places and Calligraphy, all related to the Shia Islamic faith. http://www.shiaimages.net/
An educational site dedicated to increasing familiarity with Islam, Quran, and Shia, including various links such as: Quran and Etrat Internet University, Islamic articles and Online courses. http://www.etrat.net/
A collection of articles and resources on Islam, the Quran, Imam Ali, and ethical questions; also includes a categorised directory of links. http://www.imamreza.net/
Promotes unity between all Muslims and to create a greater awareness and understanding of the Shia school of Islamic thought. Includes information on Muslim belief and practice, the Ahlulbayt, comparative studies of other religions, and articles on scien http://www.al-islaam.net/
