Central Asia After the Mongol Invasion - Islam and Sedentary Life as a Consequence
- Academic paper by Dr. Ozkan Izgi discusses the impact of the Mongolian conquest on nomadic life in the region; the spread of Islam, the Turkish language, and sedentarization.
- http://www.history.hacettepe.edu.tr/archive/oimakale.html

A History of Islam in Central Asia
- A three-part article, from its arrival to the present day.
- http://www.muslimuzbekistan.com/eng/ennews/2002/07/ennews23072002.html

Central Asian History
- A timeline of major events relevant to Central Asian history.
- http://www.oxuscom.com/cahist1.htm

Azerbaijan - Religion
- Covers the history and present status of Islam in the country.
- http://atheism.about.com/library/FAQs/islam/countries/bl_AzerbaijanIndex.htm

Religion in Tajikistan
- A history of Islam and its role in Tajikistan.
- http://atheism.about.com/library/FAQs/islam/countries/bl_TajikistanIndex.htm

Religion in Kazakstan - Islam in the Past
- The role of Islam in the identity, culture and history of Kazakstan.
- http://atheism.about.com/library/FAQs/islam/countries/bl_KazakstanIslamPast.htm