Books
‘Solving the enigma’ of Ibn Taymiyya – controversial medieval Muslim scholar
I have just begun reading this juicy new book. It says it is the first book-length academic introduction to Ibn Taymiyya in English. The book is by Associate Professor of Islamic Studies, Jon Hoover, from the University of Nottingham. I… Read More ›
Review of new book by N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird: ‘The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians’
After much toing and froing (do I really need another introduction to the New Testament in my library?) I decided to purchase N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird’s “The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History,… Read More ›
Apostate
I bought this today. It looks amazing. And just see who has written the forwards!
Just delivered. This makes me happy. An expert guide to the cell – an astonishingly complex chemical factory. Another sign of Allah.
According to my new book, “The actual mechanics of cell division require significantly more instructions than it takes to build a moon rocket or supercomputer.” Page 60.
Shaykh Abdal Kakim Murad kindly sent me a copy of his exciting new book which I highly recommend.
Someone asked me a very good question: I might post jucy extracts from time to time. He is very quotable.
Book Recommendations from Dr. Jonathan Brown
Interested in books about Islam, Islamic history, and Islam & politics? Dr. Jonathan Brown offers some book recommendations for you to consider while at home. Reading List: The Message of the Qur’an by Muhammad Asad The Road to Mecca by… Read More ›
The best biographies of Muhammad in English
The Islamic History Book Review presents its top recommendations for the Prophet Muhammad’s Seerah biography in the English language. This is an outstanding survey.
