A collection of the top 10 books to boost your spirituality in Shahr Ramadan and beyond!
A collection of the top 10 books to boost your spirituality in Shahr Ramadan and beyond!
Ramadan is a special time for Muslims around the world, and it is a time when many people connect with their faith and spirituality. One of the best ways to do this is by reading religiously inspired books that can help us in our deen. Not only do these books provide guidance, practical tips and wisdom, but they can also be incredibly inspiring.
Here’s our top 10.
secrets of divine love
Author: A. Helwa
Helwa’s Secrets of Divine Love book draws on the Quran’s religious secrets, ancient mystical poetry and stories from the world’s greatest prophets and spiritual masters to help you strengthen your faith. We all have a critic that tries to put us down. A little voice in our head, telling us what we can’t do and why it’s useless. This book will show you how to recognize these negative inner thoughts but also develop tools for overcoming them. Through the principles and practices of Islam, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose.
Buy Secrets of Divine Love on Amazon.
The productive muslim
Mohammed lays out a case for how spirituality and modern productivity go hand-in-hand. He argues that by managing our sleep, exercise and diet according to Islamic principles and modern techniques, we can boost our productivity and overcome distractions. Mohammed provides guidance on how to overcome distractions and build good habits and routines that will help you make the most of your time. Mohammed offers readers a valuable resource for achieving success in their lives.
Buy The Productive Muslim on Amazon.
Allah loves
Author: Omar Suleiman
Becoming a better person is not an easy feat, but it is ultimately rewarding. In order to become better people, we must first understand what characteristics, actions and beliefs will make us more worthy of Allah’s love. The book explores these topics in 30 short chapters and is a reminder that throughout our lives, the Creator’s love is always there, increasing through everyday actions such as showing generosity or remaining consistent with unnoticeable good deeds.
The Qur’an in English
Author/Translator: M.A.S. Abdel Haleem
This is arguably one of the best and easiest to understand English translations of the Holy Qur’an out there. The Qur’an is the central religious text of Islam, and has been translated into many languages. However, existing translations can be difficult to understand, due to their use of archaic language and structures. This new translation seeks to remedy that by using contemporary language that is still faithful to the meaning and spirit of the original. The result is a text that is easy to use and understand, without losing any of the Qur’an’s eloquence. In addition, the translation is accurate and free from the errors and inconsistencies that mar other translations. Thus, English speaking readers finally have access to a Qur’an translation that they can actually use.
Purification of the heart
Author: Hamza Yusuf
There are many diseases of the heart that can prevent us from living happily and achieving our potential. Examples include envy, miserliness, arrogance, hatred and wrath. These diseases can corrupt our thoughts and poison our relationships. They can cause us to act in ways that are harmful to ourselves and others. Thankfully, there is a cure for these diseases: purification of the heart. Purification of the heart is the process of cleansing our hearts of negativity and impurity. It is a journey of self-discovery and self-mastery. Through purification of the heart, we can learn to control our thoughts and emotions, and develop inner peace and contentment. We can also deepen our relationships with others and create a more fulfilling life.
Buy Purification of the Heart on Amazon.
in the early hours
Author: Khurram Murad
There are many things in this world that we can be thankful for. The sun that rises each morning, the air that we breathe, the food that we eat – all of these things are gifts from God that we should be grateful for. However, it is often easy to take these things for granted and to forget about the source of our blessings. This book helps us to remember God’s blessings and to be thankful for them. It also teaches us how to control our anger and pride, and to follow the examples set out by Prophet Muhammad. By reading and reflecting on this book, we can learn how to become better people and how to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to God.
Buy In The Early Hours on Amazon.
101 ways to concentrate in prayer
Author: Dr Ali al-Hilli
When we pray, we are communicating with the most powerful being in the universe. Yet, all too often, our prayers can feel like they are empty words that just bounce off the ceiling. If you want your prayers to be more effective, it is important to learn how to stay focused during prayer. This book provides no less than 101 ways!
Buy 101 Ways to Concentrate in Prayer on Amazon.
The messenger: the meanings of the life of muhammad
Author: Tariq Ramadan
The actions, words and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad can serve as a guiding light for Muslims in the modern world. The Prophet’s commitment to justice, equality and compassion is an inspiration to us all. His example of how to live a humble and pious life is also relevant today. In addition, the Prophet’s teachings on everything from treatment of women to relationships with other faiths are still highly relevant in today’s world. As Muslims, we should strive to follow the Prophet’s example in our own lives. By doing so, we can make the world a better place for everyone.
The pure life
Authors: Shaykh Jaffer Ladak and Zainali Panjwani
As a holistic tradition that speaks to all facets of human life, Islam provides detailed instructions on how a person can strike the perfect balance between their physical, spiritual and environmental health.
Since food production and consumption is at the heart of this conversation, The Pure Life, by Ayatullah Sayyid Muhammad Taqi al-Modarresi is a most valuable contribution to the ever-urgent discussions surrounding sustainable food systems, personal and familial lifestyles – and the corporate powers that try to destroy those efforts.
A powerful commentary by inspirational Osteopath, Zainali Panjwani and Islamic scholar, Sheikh Jaffer Ladak, seamlessly merges the Islamic literature and modern scientific evidence-based research to expand the reader’s view of nutrition and health. This is a must have book, especially for parents and health conscious youth and we also did a recent podcast about it!
Buy The Pure Life from The House of Taha.
Revival of the heart
Authors: Javad Shomali and Zahraa El-Kabengi
Many Muslim scholars have compiled collections of 40 hadiths throughout Islamic history. This book is an attempt to continue this beautiful Islamic tradition and provide you with 40 hadiths that can be easily applied in your daily life. In addition to the translation, each hadith comes with a practical example. You can learn more about it in our podcast.
