Since I have some time till my summer school starts, I thought I’d try to learn more about Islam. So I’d like to know if any of you have read some good Islamic books lately…preferably from sunni authors.
I know this last line is going to stir up some controversy..but I think it’s necesary to get the books that are more adequate for me.
Jazakallah!
“Allah extends His Hand at night so that He can forgive the sinner of the day; He extends His Hand in the day so that He can forgive the sinner of the night. He will continue to do so until the sun rises from the West (the Day of Judgment)”
Ibn Khaldun one of the great Islamic scholar and philosopher .. The perspective that most of us have never come across ..
The Muqaddimah
by Franz Rosenthal Khaldun (Translator)
Hey one more thing
These things are hard to explain
For some it seems strange... to swallow
The frontier of our minds
Is the last place we find
But maybe the first place we should go
The History of Islamic Political Thought - by Antony Black
The book is very well written with some comparisons of todays world. There is one catch though...being a European writer he is somewhat biased about the era when christians were getting back in power.
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I just read a biography on Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique by Prof. Masud Ul Hassan. It’s very insighting. I have started reading Life of Muhammad by Abdul Hameed Siddiqui.
Also if you guys want to read online then check out the book on Khalid Bin Waleed - Saifullah - Sword of Allah on the site http://www.swordofallah.com
"Allah extends His Hand at night so that He can forgive the sinner of the day; He extends His Hand in the day so that He can forgive the sinner of the night. He will continue to do so until the sun rises from the West (the Day of Judgment)"
The first time I read it when I was 15, staying with my grandparents for the summer. A few months ago I found a copy of it and read it again, I kept thinking maybe it wouldn’t be the same as I remembered, and it wasn’t, it was better, because after reading it again after so many years there were so many other things I saw, and that I was able to understand, or see differently:)
hehe gq I HAVE IT!! I started reading it during the semester, but will all of my school work I didn't continue. I think I'll read a bit more of it tonight!
"Allah extends His Hand at night so that He can forgive the sinner of the day; He extends His Hand in the day so that He can forgive the sinner of the night. He will continue to do so until the sun rises from the West (the Day of Judgment)"
“Allah extends His Hand at night so that He can forgive the sinner of the day; He extends His Hand in the day so that He can forgive the sinner of the night. He will continue to do so until the sun rises from the West (the Day of Judgment)”
I am reading this book called " Book of Emaan: According to the Classical works of Shaikhul-islam". Its by Dr. Muhammad Naim Yasin.
It has references to Hadith and the Holy verses of Quran shareef.
In urdu, this book called “maut ka Manzar” read it, its absolutely amazing. It discuss about heaven, death, grave etc. I can’t think of a one person who did not change after reading this book.
I love Harun Yayha's books! I'm in the midst of reading Jesus Will Return.
Have you read Perished Nations or Before you Regret?
"Allah extends His Hand at night so that He can forgive the sinner of the day; He extends His Hand in the day so that He can forgive the sinner of the night. He will continue to do so until the sun rises from the West (the Day of Judgment)"
A book that is good for anyone is The Muslim Marriage Guide by Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood. Even if you're not getting married, having the knowledge of what makes or breaks a marriage is beneficial.
"Allah extends His Hand at night so that He can forgive the sinner of the day; He extends His Hand in the day so that He can forgive the sinner of the night. He will continue to do so until the sun rises from the West (the Day of Judgment)"
