Gallup’s page on religion provides a number of studies and research reports on religion in the U.S. Contact through the website.

The Reference Desk’s Religion page provides resources on all types of religion.

The University of Wisconsin Data and Information Services Center is a research organization that provides educational resources on social sciences, including religion.

Britannica.com has a religions page that provides educational resources and information on religion.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) organization provides a guide for reporters and journalists on Islam.

The Nieman Report on Covering Islam provides a collection of report guides and articles covering the history, traditions, principles and practices of Islam. Contact Ann Marie Lipinski.

The Journalist’s Guide to Islam and Muslims is a research report guide on Islam created by Communique Partners in 2005.

The Institute of Halal Investing in Portland, Ore., can provide an Islamic perspective on microfinance and development assistance. It is associated with Rubicon Global, a halal financial advisory firm.