Books by Martin Lings
“The reason this particular biography is so well respected by the Muslim community is that it was the first one written by someone who is a Muslim whose native tongue is English but is able to access the original Arabic sources—the sources closest to the time of the Prophet. Ling primarily bases this book on eighth- and ninth-century sources, such as the early historian Ibn Ishāq. He also uses the earliest collections of Hadith, including the most respected one by Imam Bukhārī. On occasion, he even references the Bible. As a result, many of us Muslims in the Western hemisphere who are unable to access those sources, absolutely loved this glimpse of the Prophet’s life through them, especially because Lings writes well, making it a wonderful and comprehensive narration of his life.” Read more...
The best books on The Meaning of Ramadan
Tharik Hussain, Travel Writer
Interviews where books by Martin Lings were recommended
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Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources
by Martin Lings -
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Mumbai To Mecca: A Pilgrimage to the Holy Sites of Islam
by Ilija Trojanow, translated by Rebecca Morrison -
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Mecca: The Sacred City
by Ziauddin Sardar -
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Islam: A Short History
by Karen Armstrong -
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Islamic Mystical Poetry
ed. Mahmood Jamal
The best books on The Meaning of Ramadan, recommended by Tharik Hussain
The best books on The Meaning of Ramadan, recommended by Tharik Hussain
During Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, Muslims fast during daylight hours and refrain from sinful behaviours. We asked Tharik Hussain, author of acclaimed travelogue Minarets in the Mountains and the new companion guide Ramadan Mubarak, to choose five texts that offer readers insight into the true meaning of Ramadan.
