To accompany its television program, PBS presents this Website. Islam: Empire of Faith aims to take a broad view of the many facets of ancient Islamic art and culture. The main sections of this site are Faith, Art, Innovation, and Profiles. In Innovation, users can read entries on the contributions made by Islam in the fields of Algebra & Trigonometry, Engineering, Astronomy, Medicine, and Paper & Publishing. The Profiles section tells the story of Muslim leaders from the prophet Mohammed to Suleyman, the builder of the Ottoman Empire. Educational resources for grades 6-12, such as lesson plans and a bibliography, are also included.
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