Books > Religion & Spirituality
1. The Qur'an: A New Translation (Oxford World's Classics) by M.A.S. Abdel Haleem: This classic translation of the Qur'an is the most widely used English translation of the Islamic holy book. It is an authoritative and detailed English translation of the Qur'an that is both accurate and accessible.
2. The Story of the Qur'an: Its History and Place in Muslim Life by Ingrid Mattson: This book provides an accessible introduction to the Qur'an, its history and its place in Muslim life. It examines the Qur'an's history, its structure, its language and its influence on Islamic thought and practice.
3. The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'an by Abdullah Yusuf Ali: This classic translation of the Qur'an is the most widely used English translation of the Islamic holy book. It is an authoritative and detailed English translation of the Qur'an that is both accurate and accessible.
4. The Hadith: An Introduction by Jonathan A.C. Brown: This book is an accessible introduction to the Hadith, the collection of sayings and teachings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad. It explains the origins, structure and function of the Hadith, and its importance in Islamic law and theology.
5. Islam: A Short History by Karen Armstrong: This book provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to the history of Islam. It examines the origins of the faith, its development and its impact on the world.
6. The Study Quran: A New Translation and Commentary by Seyyed Hossein Nasr: This book is an authoritative and detailed English translation of the Qur'an that is both accurate and accessible. It includes a comprehensive introduction to the Qur'an, as well as a commentary that explains the meaning of each verse.
7. The Essential Quran by Thomas Cleary: This book is an accessible and authoritative translation of the Qur'an that is both accurate and accessible. It includes a comprehensive introduction to the Qur'an, as well as a commentary that explains the meaning of each verse.
8. The Heart of Islam: Enduring Values for Humanity by Seyyed Hossein Nasr: This book provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to the essential teachings of Islam. It examines the core values of the faith, its spiritual teachings and its impact on the world.
9. The Monotheism of Islam: A Study of the Qur'an and Sunnah by Mohammad Akram Nadwi: This book provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to the essential teachings of Islam. It examines the monotheistic teachings of the Qur'an and Sunnah, and their implications for modern life.
10. No God but God: The Origins, Evolution and Future of Islam by Reza Aslan: This book provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to the history and development of Islam. It examines the origins of the faith, its evolution and its impact on the world.