Introduction to Islam

A unique book of dawah, written to introduce Islam to non-Muslims. The book was reviewed by a group of specialists to ensure accuracy. Printed in color. Contains 43 illustrations.

In A Concise Introduction to Islam, Dr. Jerald Dirks presents a brief, simple, and straightforward introduction to one of the world’s most misunderstood religions. The book consists of six easily understood chapters.

The world is at a crossroads today. A tiny minority of Muslims seems to be bent on hijacking the religion of Islam and bringing it into perpetual conflict with the rest of the world. Because of their actions, very few non-Muslims understand the real difference between Islam as it has always been, and the distorted perversions of Islam today. This book is an attempt to positively say what Islam actually is—and always was—as well as what it is not. This hardback format includes a 60 page annex on the crisis of ISIS.

The world is at a crossroads today. A tiny minority of Muslims seems to be bent on hijacking the religion of Islam and bringing it into perpetual conflict with the rest of the world. Because of their actions, very few non-Muslims understand the real difference between Islam as it has always been, and the distorted perversions of Islam today. This book is an attempt to positively say what Islam actually is—and always was—as well as what it is not.

What is happiness? What is not happiness? How can one lead a truly happy life? What are the differences between happiness, joy, gladness, contentment and pleasure? 

In this concise and easy-to-read book, noted philosopher and Islamic scholar, Prince Ghazi of Jordan, reviews the classical philosophical and religious answers to these questions and then shows Islam's perspective on the issue based on the Qur'an and saying of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW.) The answer is a surprising one to which everyone can relate.
 

translated by Margaret Smith This short treatise gives a summary of Imam al-Ghazali's religious philosophy. In it, he discusses knowledge and its various types, the human soul and its relation to the human body. Drawing evidences from the Qur'an, he shows that the humans spirit is one with the Divine and is able to contemplate the Invisible, receive the Divine Radiance and attain perfection and supernatural qualities even in this world. Translated by Margaret Smith.

A look at Islamic acts of worship in the light of the Qur'an and Sunnah and a comparative look at the acts of worship in other religions.

Contains hand drawn pictures to illustrate salat.

Gracefully chronicling one Western woman’s attraction to the universal charm of Islam and the Prophet Muhammad, this inspirational memoir chronicles why and how Brodbeck journeyed from the exciting world of modern dance in New York City to Istanbul, where she lovingly embraced Islam.

Rabia Christine Brodbeck is a former ballerina.

This work by one of the most influential Muslim scholars of this century comes at a time when a host of Islamic terminology has been thrust into the current media coverage about Islam and Muslims.In his inimitable style, Shaykh Yusuf Qaradawi's Madkhal li-Ma'rifah al-Islam attempts to explain Islamic concepts and decipher their meaning in the context of contemporary debates. Divided into five chapters, his explanation of Islamic concepts is compared with current issues and perspectives on Islam. This work is not an attempt to preach to the reader but aims to fill the gaps in one's understanding of the Islamic worldview. Translated by Syed Bashir Ahmad Kashmiri.

One of the best-known and most widely distributed general introductions to Islam by a Muslim author. A good text to start with if you want to know what Islam is all about. 3rd Edition.

One of the best-known and most widely distributed general introductions to Islam by a Muslim author. A good text to start with if you want to know what Islam is all about. 3rd Edition.

Condensed from the writings of Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi. Introduction to Islam for Muslims. Deals with beliefs, acts of worships, dealings, social relations, and morality.

A standard contemporary book for introducing Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

This book aims to accurately introduce Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims both, particularly in wake of the recent world events. The author is an al-Azhar (Egypt) trained scholar, who received his doctorate from Cambridge University. T. J. Winter (Abdul-Hakim Murad) translated the text. English only.

This book is written about Islam from within. It seeks to show something of the true nature of the faith, thereby challenging the accepted stereotypes which so badly compromise the present dialogue of civilizations. By explaining the significance of the formal practices and doctrines of the Islamic religion, it endeavors to build a bridge over what must be the deepest yet most irrational gulf ever to have cleaved apart two cultures.

In this book Mawdudi (1903-1979) attempts to bring out the vital relationship between the concept of civilization and Islam's underlying worldview and vision of life. Mawdudi argues that the true understanding of Islamic cilization is possible only by having access to the soul of that civilization and its underlying fundamental principles - belief in God, the angels, the Prophets, the Revealed Books and the Last Day - rather than to its manifestations in knowledge, literature, fine arts or rhetoric, its social life, its notions of refined living or its system of governance.

With a foreword by Zafar Ishaq Ansari, this is an authoratative first complete English translation by Syed Akif, of Islami Tahdhib awr uskey Usul-o-Mabadi written in the 1930s at a time when the momentum for independence was growing in British India.

Translated by Zakaria Maza Vielva. Includes 40 duas in Arabic preceded by Spanish tanslation.

Originally published by the ministry of Auqaf in Kuwait this is a guide to funeral prayer and burial in Spanish.

Arabic text followed by Spanish translation. Translated by Zakaria Maza Vielva. Includes 42 ahadith from Imam Nawai's collection. Also includes 39 duas in Arabic with preceding Spanish translation.

A comprehensive intellectual introduction to Islam. It takes the reader through a fascinating journey of Islamic spirituality, jurisprudence, theology, science, and philosophy. This book gives a sound grasp of Islam to Western readers: intellectuals, politicians, religious community leaders, and students.

An introduction to the life of Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, written for the benefit of the entire humanity. A good dawah book.

Jointly produced by Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad and Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University, Washington. Jointly edited by Zafar Ishaq Ansari and John L. Esposito.

This is a study of Ibn Hazm's Kitab al-Fasl fi al-Milal wa al-Ahwa wa al-Nihal.

Originally written to assist members of other faiths in India gain an understanding of Islam, this book is just as valuable for Muslims in the West today, not least as an aide-memoire to their heritage and faith.

This first volume of 'Presenting Islam in the West' sets out to present the methodology of the Call to Allah (ad-Da'wah ilallah) based on the Qur'an and Sunnah. The dai'i only calls to what he knows - following: "invite all to the way of your Lord (Islam) with wisdom and beautiful preaching, and reason with them in the best possible way (to convince them of the truth)." [Surah Nahl 16:125]. The caller gives information, Allah decides who becomes Muslim. Da'wah is invitational: not confrontational. The da'i's relationship to his listener(s) should be like that of a doctor and patient. Written by Daud R. Matthews. Also includes audio CD.

"Convinced that no man-made legal system alone can cure the world of evils, the author of Shari’ah: The Islamic Law acquaints readers with Islamic Law, focusing on its rational and comparative importance. Different from any book currently available in English, the work takes as its starting point the Qur’an and Sunnah rather than the decisions of courts."

This book details forty principles for personal reform that every believer must be aware of.

The Fiqh of Da‘wah attempts to explain this duty in a detailed and thorough way. It is based on a comprehensive collection of forty hadiths pertaining to the preaching methods of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) as well as his teachings regarding Da‘wah to Allah

Both Jewish and Islamic sources relate the story of the first known sin in the universe, i.e., Satan refusing to obey God’s command to bow down to Adam. In the present volume, Dr. Dirks explores both Jewish and Islamic sources on the first sin, compares and contrasts them, and identifies the underlying root cause behind Satan’s refusal to bow down to Adam, which was arrogance.

Dr. Muhammad 'Ali al-Hashimi gives us a detailed picture of what the ideal Muslim society would look like. This is the third book in the Ideal Series. Previous books include: the Ideal Muslim and the Ideal Muslimah.

Set out in an easy and informative question-and-answer format, the specific theological points of agreement and difference between Christianity and Islam are addressed, the core religious beliefs and practices of Islam are explained, as well as the most common questions today of Islam and Muslims in an age when there is much conflict and misunderstanding.

Maryam Jameelah (1934-2012) was born as Margret Marcus to a Jewish family in New York. She converted to Islam in her mid-twenties, and eventually moved to Pakistan, where she died in 2012.