ED. NOTE (2005): The following was written prior to summer of 1998, and still stands. Since than a lot has happened in current events of the world, but those who have been with us can reflect back when they initially found TalkIslam.com, and how it may (or not) have been useful to their endeavor of finding the information being searched - and the continued progress made thereafter, alhumdullilah.

Dear Brothers/Sisters:

We have introduced an Islamic Internet web portal, directory, and search engine at http://www.talkislam.com. The initial objectives are, but not limited to:

• Classify all Islam-related topics and issues, references, resources, services, and tools available on the Internet websites.
• Learn about all sects and groups claiming to be followers of the religion of Islam. Learn about other World religions and how we can educate and overcome the general misconception related to Islam.
• Open new possibilities for entirely new Islamic websites, new economies of publication & distribution, and new roles for both authors & readers wanting to learn and study Islam.
• Introduce authenticity on authorship and readership, textual authenticity, and the rights of authors.
• Educate others and us Muslims by sharing and utilizing each other's talent, resources, services, and tools.

In Sister Huma Ahmad's (jannah.org) words, " Facing all these positives and negatives, Muslims in cyberspace are at a turning point. The net and modern technology has created situations that are unlike any we have had to face in the past. As a microcosm and extension of our Muslim society, understanding and helping solve our problems on the net can be a first step in understanding the Muslims as a whole, our differences and how to resolve them. If we find UNITY on the Internet, there is hope for our UMMAH."

Talk Islam is a product of all Islam related websites on the Internet. Talk Islam would not exist or be comprehensive, comparative, and complex without all the confusion and understanding arising from the non-Muslim search engines promoting Islamic related websites.

Criticism is healthy given in a positive and constructive aspect. We are open-minded individuals willing to listen and learn. This will enable Talk Islam website to better itself. Though, all matters will be decided on the basis of benefit to majority of the Internet audience of the website.

The work being undertaken on Talk Islam is just the start. As one Ummah, please help in making Talk Islam a better website for Muslims and the world audience to come together to introduce Islam with a positive vision.

We look forward to your continued support of our endeavor. Webmaster's, please add a link of TalkIslam.com on your website. And lastly folks, please continue to remind your friends and family members about TalkIslam.com, insha'Allah.

wa Salaam/ fi-Amanillah, (PEACE & BLESSINGS)

TalkIslam.com team effort