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What books do you recommend to learn about Islam?
I don't want to read a bunch of booga booga theo-con crap about the coming dhimmitude.
I want real information that actually explains the difference between Shia and Sunni, Sufi and Druze, etc.
And don't recommend the Koran. I already have it.
I don't want to become a Muslim. No worries there. I just want to know more about it from non-hyperbolic, non-hysterical sources. Which, unfortunately, has been the case with 99% of the "books" recommended so far.
I weep for us.
Thanks Gary, a good point. I was aware of the translation doctrine and it is frustrating to my efforts.
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- HarryLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
"Islam, A short history", by Karen Armstrong is a good place to start.
The difference between Shia and Sunnis is primarily an issue of succession after the death of Muhammad, the book will go into greater detail on this topic.
- Gary BLv 71 decade ago
the Quran is the ONLY source of correct teaching about Islam. ALL other books are written by "mere" men, and are therefore NOT guaranteed to contain Truth. Truth can be derived ONLY through Allah Himself.
You will ALSO need a copy of The Hadith, the "ceremonial practices" of Islam. These are sayings and actions of Muhammad, testified to by at least two, mostly three, witnesses. In these you will learn how Muhammad himself acted and lived out Islam.
The Hadith explains the practices of Islam, like using ONLY the left hand to clean ones self after a bowel movement, and how to use ONLY the right hand offered in friendship. You will learn how to pray properly, and how to properly approach you wife for sexual relations.
be SURE that you get both The Noble Quran and The Hadith written in Arabic! The Truth of Islam does not translate well into other languages, and thus translations are tolerated, but DO NOT contain the full Beauty and Truth of the Arabic Language.
- 1 decade ago
Salaam (Peace).
I recommend you read "THE SEALED NECTAR" The Biography of the Prophet Muhammad:
- PuddyLv 61 decade ago
"What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam" by John Esposito
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- ErnieLv 71 decade ago
You need to read the bible to see the danger of the Qu-ran. Whichever you choose to believe and follow will determine whether you go to heaven or hell. Hint: only Christians will go to heaven.
- 1 decade ago
are you looking to convert ? (: if so , that's good . a good book would be 100 things about islam . it teaches you all things you need to kno and more ! hope i helped . oh and i'm not sure who it's by , but it's green lol
Source(s): me (: i read it for islamic school . - ?Lv 71 decade ago
The bible. Once you see the truth in God's Word, you'll be able to read the Qu'ran and see the vast differences.
- IshmaelLv 51 decade ago
"Muslim Mafia: Inside the Secret Underworld that's Conspiring to Islamize America."
