Accuracy Links: Islam

The following Web site links are intended to help journalists improve their understanding of cultures and events as they strive to present accurate and balanced coverage of news events related to the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.


News Sites

• Arabnews.com: Bills itself as Saudi Arabia's first English language daily.



• WorldPaper: Specializes in presenting a fresh pluralistic perspective on key issues of the day that transcend national boundaries.



• Islam Online: A global Islamic site offering news, information and culture, including discussion boards.

Journalists' Resources

• 100 Questions and Answers About Arab Americans: A journalist's guide to covering Arab Americans



• Guidelines for Countering Racial, Ethnic and Religious Profiling: Guidelines for avoiding racial profiling from the Society of Professional Journalists



• SAJA Reporting Tips on Covering the Aftermath of WTC & Pentagon Attacks: Offers in-depth tips and analysis of coverage provided by the South Asian Journalists Association.



• Tolerance.org: Tracks hate and tolerance in American. The site has a package of fact sheets about Arab Americans and Islam

Community Organizations

• Arab-American Institute: Built a resource area in response to the 9-11 attacks that includes lists of experts and educators.



• The Council on American-Islamic Relations: Collects information on anti-Muslim incidents and provides a form for reporting such incidents.



• Muslim Peace Fellowship: a gathering of peace and justice-oriented Muslims of all backgrounds.



• American Muslim Council: advocates for the civil rights of American Muslim.

Transcripts of Programs

• ABCNews.com: Transcript of live chat with Al-Haaj Ghazi Kahkan, Director of Interfaith Affairs at the Islamic Center of Long Island and Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Click on the icon in "community," look for "Featured Chat Muslim Leader on Backlash."



• "Understanding Islam": Download the transcript of the PBS program "Understanding Islam."

Academic Resources

• Islamic Studies: Dr. Alan Godlas, professor of Religion at the University of Georgia, provides a scholarly overview of Islam and related subjects, including several scholars' commentaries on the recent events.



• Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding: Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service offers links to numerous resources on Islam.