Database Highlight #43: We've got the Religious Study for That

This week’s database highlight is Oxford Islamic Studies Online. Here you'll find several different full-text versions of the Qur’an as well as scholarly interpretations and commentary. Users can compare versions side by side and dive deeper with images and maps. Cultural articles offer a modern take.

Encompassing over 5,000 A–Z reference entries, chapters from scholarly and introductory works, Qur'anic materials, primary sources, images, maps, and timelines, Oxford Islamic Studies Online offers a multi-layered reference experience designed to provide a first stop for anyone needing information and context on Islam. – from the vendor

Have you ever eaten at a halal restaurant or shopped at a halal grocery store? This week’s open site, Zabihah, directs users to restaurants and stores in their area. Whether you’re looking for a nice dinner or want to try your hand cooking at home, Zabihah can tell you where to go!

Action Steps

• Explore Oxford Islamic Studies Online – some activities: keyword search “halal”, compare side-by-side texts, browse the image and maps collection, or browse reference. List any interesting findings in the comments.
• Check out Zabihah. Have you eaten at any of the restaurants in the Metro area? If so, which ones do you recommend?

Metro sticky notes for all commenters!