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Book Recommendations

Recommended reading for adults, students, and educators — chosen by our team and partners. Browse by age group or topic to find your next great read.

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Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources
By Martin Lings
Martin Lings’ biography of Muhammad is an internationally acclaimed, comprehensive, and authoritative account of the life of the prophet.
Muslim Cool: Race, Religion, and Hip Hop in the United States
By Su'ad Abdul Khabeer
Su'ad Abdul Khabeer illuminates the ways in which young and multiethnic US Muslims draw on Blackness to construct their identities as Muslims.
No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam
By Reza Aslan
Internationally acclaimed scholar Reza Aslan explains Islam—the origins and evolution of the faith—in all its beauty and complexity
Orientalism: Western Concepts of the Orient
By Edward W. Said
A highly acclaimed overview of Western attitudes towards the East has become one of the canonical texts of cultural studies.
Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People
By Jack G. Shaheen
A groundbreaking book that dissects a slanderous history dating from cinema’s earliest days to contemporary Hollywood blockbusters that feature machine-gun wielding and bomb-blowing "evil" Arabs.
Scapegoats: How Islamophobia Helps Our Enemies and Threatens Our Freedoms
By Arsalan Iftikhar
Popular commentator Arsalan Iftikhar, better known as “The Muslim Guy” offers a spirited defense of his faith.
Spiritual Gems of Islam: Insights & Practices from the Qur'an, Hadith, Rumi & Muslim Teaching Stories to Enlighten the Heart & Mind
By Imam Jamal Rahman
His book invites you to access the treasure chest of Islamic spirituality, particularly Sufism, and use its wealth to strengthen your own journey.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley
By Malcolm X and Alex Haley
This classic autobiography, originally published in 1964, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and anti-integrationist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Black Muslim movement.
Thomas Jefferson's Qur'an: Islam and the Founders
By D. A. Spellberg
This book reveals a little-known but crucial dimension of the story of American religious freedom—a drama in which Islam played a surprising role.
UNDERSTANDING ISLAM: A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating the Faith, Culture, and Tradition of the Islamic Faith
By David M Eaton
This book is for anyone looking to learn more about one of the world's most misunderstood religions. What I really like about this book is how it breaks down common misconceptions about Islam and promotes inclusivity and peace.