Clark Family Library: Arabic Language and Literature: Find Reliable Websites

Why use websites?

Websites are great resources because:

They can contain a wide variety of information on all sorts of topics and in many formats.
They are helpful for current events, reports, data, etc.
Scholars are increasingly using personal websites, blogs, Open Access databases, and sharing collaborative projects openly online.
You'll have access to these resources after you graduate!

Reliable Websites

Below is a list of websites to get you started. Keep in mind it is not a definitive list, so use your Google search tips to find additional credible websites.

Arabic literature (Open Library)
Open Library is a project of the non-profit Internet Archive, and has been funded in part by a grant from the California State Library and the Kahle/Austin Foundation. There are 69 eBooks about Arabic literature available on this website.
Internet Archive Search: Arabic literature - Library of Congress
Use this Library of Congress to find full-text digital books. Search "arabic literature" and "all media types." Or search a specific book title. Choose PDF version for best readibility.
Internet Islamic History Sourcebook
This website provides online resources on the following: pre-Islamic Arab world, Mohammad and foundations, Islamic faith and theology, expansion and empire, the caliphates.
Islam - Columbia University
Columbia has collected various links to resources related to Islamic studies.
Middle East Institute
Mission: “to increase knowledge of the Middle East among the citizens of the United States and to promote a better understanding between the people of these two areas.”

Google Search Tips

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