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A Beginner’s Guide to Being a Muslim

If you’ve recently embraced Islam, blessings and congratulations! A wonderful journey lies ahead. Whether you’ve recently become a Muslim or simply found a renewed passion to practice more seriously, this quick start guide was designed to help you on your…

The Wisdom of the Prophet: The Sayings of Muhammad

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By Thomas Cleary The Wisdom of the Prophet contains a rich selection of hadith, or traditional teaching stories based on the words and deeds of Muhammad, that have brought inspiration and guidance to spiritual seekers for centuries. The passages in…

The Essential Koran: The Heart of Islam

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By Thomas Cleary This collection of readings from the Quran is designed to help non-Muslim Westerners approach this sacred book and savor something of its amazing power through a selection of chapters and verses encapsulating some of its central ideas…

The Vision of Islam

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By Sachiko Murata This clearly written introduction to Islam vividly explains the Islamic perspectives that have rung true for Muslims for nearly 1400 years. The book covers the four dimensions of Islam as outlined in the Hadith of Gabriel: practice,…

Purification of the Heart

by Hamza Yusuf A modern classic, this book introduces readers to the Islamic discipline that addresses the spiritual and psychological ailments and details their remedies.

Muhammad: A Prophet for our Time

by Karen Armstrong Understanding the person and message of the Prophet Muhammad, upon him peace and blessings, is vital to understanding the faith. This work provides a brief and balanced portrait of the blessed Prophet Muhammad’s life.

The Quran: An English Translation

by M. A. S. Abdel Haleem. Engaging the Quran is an essential aspect of a Muslim’s life. This is made easier with this modern English translation of Islam’s holy book in clear, accessible language.

The Beauty of Islam

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An introductory course by Ustadh Amjad Tarsin on the foundational beliefs and principles of the religion intended for beginners.