Our list of some of the best Muslim books & series in recent years. Get inspired by one or more of the following books.
1. Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity (2018)
In Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, now expanded with new bonus content, Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with friendships, investigations, and supernatural dreams along the way.Providing an intimate window into a loving Muslim home, Qureshi shares how he developed a passion for Islam before discovering, almost against his will, evidence that Jesus rose from the dead and claimed to be God. Unable to deny the arguments but not wanting to deny his family, Qureshi struggled with an inner turmoil that will challenge Christians, Muslims, and all those who are interested in…
2. The New Muslim’s Field Guide (2018)
Winner of the 2019 Daybreak Press Book Award for Best Non-fiction Islamic Book, The New Muslim’s Field Guide is “like a welcoming hug in print. With heart and humor, Theresa and Kaighla lead converts through the thickets and around the quicksand, sharing tips and loving advice. From name changes and marriage proposals to deeper subjects such as humility and the seeking of knowledge, these ladies who have been there offer real talk.”This is not your average “Welcome to Islam!” book. The New Muslim’s Field Guide offers a fresh approach to guiding Muslim converts, focused on helping them grow…
3. The Productive Muslim: Where Faith Meets Productivity (2016)
In "The ProductiveMuslim" Mohammed Faris, the founder of ProductiveMuslim.com, provides this practical framework that helps urban global Muslims lead a productive lifestyle Spiritually, Physically, and Socially.Combining his love for Islam with modern productivity techniques, in this book, Mohammed will teach you: • How spirituality can boost your productivity . • How to manage your sleep, nutrition, and fitness (spiritually, physically, and socially) • How to be socially productive outside your home and community . • How to manage your focus in an age of distractions…
4. A History of the Muslim World to 1405: The Making of a Civilization by Egger Ph.D., Vernon O. [Pearson, 2003] (Paperback) [ Paperback ] ()
A History of the Muslim World to 1405: The Making of a Civilization by Egger Ph.D., Vernon O. [Pearson, 2003] (Paperback) [ Paperback ]…
5. Muslims of the World: Portraits and Stories of Hope, Survival, Loss, and Love (2018)
We are living in a time of unrest for many members of the Islamic faith around the globe. Enter Muslims of the World, a book based on the popular Instagram account @MuslimsoftheWorld1. Like the account, the book’s mission is to tell the diverse stories of Muslims living in the US and around the world. Illustrated throughout with moving photographs, each chapter will focus on different aspects of the Islamic faith and the many varying cultures it encompasses, offering tales of love, family, and faith while empowering Muslim women, refugees, and people of color. Whether it is telling a story about a young Syrian…
6. The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad (2014)
Muhammad’s was a life of almost unparalleled historical importance; yet for all the iconic power of his name, the intensely dramatic story of the prophet of Islam is not well known. In The First Muslim, Lesley Hazleton brings him vibrantly to life. Drawing on early eyewitness sources and on history, politics, religion, and psychology, she renders him as a man in full, in all his complexity and vitality. Hazleton’s account follows the arc of Muhammad’s rise from powerlessness to power, from anonymity to renown, from insignificance to lasting significance. How did a child shunted to the margins end up…
7. Being Muslim: A Practical Guide (2015)
Being Muslim: A Practical Guide is a new book written to help Muslims of all backgrounds learn and practice their faith. Being Muslim is a compilation of essential concepts and timeless wisdom compiled from over 20 reliable authorities in Islam, bringing all of these components together in one convenient, easily readable guide. This book is meant to give readers practical and useful knowledge that can help them understand what it means to be Muslim. Whether you are completely new to the religion or need to brush up on some of the basics, Being Muslim is an excellent guide to reconnect to the most essential aspects of Islam. The…
8. 1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization: Official Companion to the 1001 Inventions Exhibition (2012)
1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization takes readers on a journey through years of forgotten Islamic history to discover one thousand fascinating scientific and technological inventions still being used throughout the world today. Take a look at all of the discoveries that led to the great technological advances of our time; engineering, early medicinal practices, and the origins of cartography are just a few of the areas explored in this book. 1001 Inventions provides unique insight into a significant time period in Muslim…
9. The Muslim Prayer Book (English and Arabic Edition) (1992)
The Muslim Prayer Book [Dec 01, 1992] Ali, Muhammad…
10. Three Apples Fell From Heaven (2002)
A New York Times Notable Book that imagines the lives of several sufferers of the twentieth century’s first genocide. Anaguil, an Armenian girl taken in by Turkish neighbors after the death of her parents who now views the remains of her world through a Muslim veil; Sargis, a poet hidden away in his mother’s attic, dressed in women’s clothing, and steadily going mad; Lucine, a servant and lover of the American consul; Maritsa, a rage-filled Muslim wife who becomes a whore; and Dickran, an infant left behind under a tree on the long exodus from an Armenian village, who reaches…
11. Muslim Prayers for Everyday Success (2013)
Muslim Prayers for Everyday Success Is Your Essential Islamic Prayer Book for Calling upon Almighty Allaah, Al-Musta‘aan (The One Whose Help Is Sought), in Achieving Success in Your Spiritual, Social, Economic, Matrimonial and Everyday Affairs, by the Permission of Allaah, Al-Wahhaab (The Grantor); Using the Powerful and Efficacious Prayer Formulas of the Best of Mankind, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam, in Supplications to Almighty Allaah, Al-Mujeeb (The Responsive). This book makes easy your of some of Prophet Muhammad’s – sallallaahu ‘alayhi…
Best Muslim Books You Should Enjoy
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The Tragedy of Islam: Admissions of a Muslim Imam
Author(s): Imam Mohammad Tawhidi
Publisher: Reason Books, Year: 7 Dec 2018, Size: 22 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2297604
Islam and Muslims in the West: Major Issues and Debates
Author(s): Adis Duderija, Halim Rane
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, Year: 2019, Size: 1 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2245066
Muslim Divorce in the Middle East
Author(s): Jessica Carlisle
Publisher: Springer International Publishing;Palgrave Pivot, Year: 2019, Size: 2 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2250937
Nationalism and Nationhood in the United Arab Emirates
Author(s): Martin Ledstrup
Publisher: Springer International Publishing;Palgrave Pivot, Year: 2019, Size: 1 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2251914
Global Governance and Muslim Organizations
Author(s): Leslie A. Pal, M. Evren Tok
Publisher: Springer International Publishing;Palgrave Macmillan, Year: 2019, Size: 4 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2252066
Christian-Muslim Relations. A Bibliographical History. Volume 12 Asia, Africa and the Americas (1700-1800)
Author(s): David Thomas, John A. Chesworth
Publisher: Brill, Year: 2019, Size: 7 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2302378
Governing Islam Abroad: Turkish and Moroccan Muslims in Western Europe
Author(s): Benjamin Bruce
Publisher: Springer International Publishing;Palgrave Macmillan, Year: 2019, Size: 3 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2310621
Muslim Women, Agency and Resistance Politics: The Case of Kashmir
Author(s): Inshah Malik
Publisher: Springer International Publishing,Palgrave Pivot, Year: 2019, Size: 1 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2311341
Muslim Public Opinion Toward the International Order: Support for International and Regional Actors
Author(s): Mujtaba Ali Isani
Publisher: Springer International Publishing;Palgrave Pivot, Year: 2019, Size: 2 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2311762
Please note that this booklist is not final. Some books are truly hot items according to Chicago Tribune, others are drafted by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant links you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.