Recommended books on Quran/Islam & related topics
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Understanding Quran Themes and Style
By M.A.Abdel Haleem
What I liked about it here
http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=13503.0God and Man in the Koran
by Toshihiko Izutsu
Review and excerpts here
http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=15870.0"Rethinking Tradition in Modern Islamic Thought"
by Daniel Brown.
Summary of book found here
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Defenders of Reason In Islam Mu'tazilism and Rational Theology from Medieval School to Modern Symbol (Paperback)
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Faith and Reason in Islam Averroes' Exposition of Religious Arguments (Great Islamic Writings) (Paperback)
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Liberal Islam A Sourcebook (Paperback)
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Islam Past, Present and Future (Hardcover)
It is a very good book on Islam, the different theories, ideas and tries to understand early Islam more as a system that was later formed into a religion. Hans Kung was the main advisor on Islam for the Roman Catholic church but was kicked out, or rather being degraded, because he acknowledged the Quran being from God and that the Trinity was a man-made doctrine. He says the Quran presents the correct picture of the early Christians.
It has everything from A-Z on Islam.
Kung's words
"There will be no peace among the nations without peace among the religions. There will be no peace among the religions without dialogue among the religions." - K?ng speaking on global ethic
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The Origins and Evolution of Islamic Law (Themes in Islamic Law) (Paperback)
very good as it lays down the whole history of Islamic law, why it changed, how it differs between sects and what the future should be if Muslims wants to create a stabile progressive society.
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What the Koran Really Says Language, Text, and Commentary (Hardcover)
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Pioneers of Islamic Revival Second Edition (Studies in Islamic Society) (Paperback)
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Evolution and/or Creation An Islamic Perspective (Paperback)
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The Miracles of Exodus A Scientist's Discovery of the Extraordinary Natural Causes of the Biblical Stories (Paperback)
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God's Caliph Religious Authority in the First Centuries of Islam (University of Cambridge Oriental Publications) (Paperback)
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Introduction to the Qur'an (Paperback)
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Science and the Akashic Field An Integral Theory of Everything (Paperback)
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Cosmic Jackpot Why Our Universe Is Just Right for Life (Hardcover)
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The Quran Unchallengeable Miracle (Paperback)
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History of Islamic Philosophy (Routledge History of World Philosophies)
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Muslim Conspiracies Against the Quaran (Paperback)
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Maudoodi is a strange man. He had some real good insights into Islam but at the same time he said slavery was okay and that males could have sexual slaves.
Dr.Shabbir's comments
His Impact The treacherous, imbecile Maududi, through his long,
confused, confusing and inconclusive writings, has frozen the minds of
millions of simple Muslims for the last half century making sure that the
Ummah remains stuck in the spiderweb of the manmade, counterfeit,
Hadithi, Number Two Islam (N2I). The forsakers of the Quran got exactly
what they deserved. A significant factor behind his popularity has been the
generous royal Saudi support as in the case of the Egyptian Mullah-in-
Chief, Syed Qutb in the 1950s.The Captive Women 1340 means Vol 1 Pg 340. The summary and
conclusion of his discussion on war captives, Vol 1 pg 340 Even today, the
government must distribute the women war captives among Muslim
soldiers and the soldiers should ?use? them. This rule will apply to women
regardless of whether they belong to the People of the Book, or any other
religion. How would the Mullahs feel if Muslims, getting thrashed all around
the world today, had their women treated by the ?infidels? in this
abominable fashion?The Quran, verse 474 states that the captives of war must be freed either
for ransom (e.g. exchange of POWs) or as an act of kindness as soon as
the battle ends. There is no third option. When an eminent scholar differed
with him and showed how the Quran has closed the door of slavery
forever, Maududi responded, ?The error of this man lies in that he relies on
the Quran to form his opinion.? (Tafhimat 2292)
Slavery Maududi further alleges thatA slave owner can sell his slave whenever and to whomever he
pleases.
The act of kindness means that the captives be made slaves and
given into the ownership of (Muslim) individuals.
A bondwoman given to any man by the rulers is as legal and binding
a process as Nikah (marriage).
A captive of war will remain a slave even if he or she embraces Islam.
If a slave tries to escape or create mischief, the master has the right
to kill him/her.
While the Shari?ah (religious law made up by Mullahs) has limited the
number of wives to four, it places NO LIMIT to the number of
concubines a man can possess. He can have sexual relations with
them freely. There is no reason for any man to feel bad about having
sex with these (captured) concubines. (Tafhimul Quran 1340
onwards, and 514 onwards)
Beware! Dear reader, whenever you encounter statements like ?Islam says
this,? or ?Shari?ah states that,? know that it is almost invariably the
Mullah?s own wishful thinking rather than the Word of God.Child Molestation It is not only permissible to give in marriage the girls
who have not had their menstrual periods yet. Rather, it is also permissible
for the husbands to have sexual intercourse with them. Now it is obvious
that something that has been allowed by the Quran, no Muslim has the
right to declare it forbidden. (Mullah Maududi, Tafhimul Quran 5571). Did
he marry ?off? his daughters or nieces at age 6 or 9?If Someone Dies of Hunger If someone dies of hunger, he dies because
Allah had written for him to die of hunger. (Tarjumanul Quran, Jan. 1966).
Should the government and the community be so easily absolved of their
fundamental duty? The Prophet (S) is reported to have said in a well-known
Hadith, ?If a single person sleeps hungry in a community, Allah removes
His protection from that people.? Also, Hazrat Umar is reported to have
said, ?If a dog were to die of hunger by the Euphrates, I am afraid Umar will
be held responsible.?How to Establish a Solid Islamic State Maududi shows a brilliant way to
establish a solid Islamic state Send notice to the population that they must
announce within one year whether they should be considered Muslims or
non-Muslims. After that one year, all children born to Muslims will be
considered Muslims. All those who register as Muslims will be forced to
observe the worships and rituals of Islam, five prayers a day, Friday
prayers, 2.5 percent charity well-documented, fasting in the month of
Ramadhan, Pilgrimage to Makkah for the affluent, sacrificing a sheep or
goat at least once a year etc. Then whoever falls short of these obligations
of Islam, will be beheaded. (Murtad Ki Saza, Punishment of the Apostate,
August 1953, pg 76). Please note that many Mullahs considered Maududi a
heretic apostate. He might have been the first to be put to sword. If this
brilliant concept of Maududi is implemented, all the Muslim population of
that ?solid? Islamic state will walk around without heads on their shoulders.Maududi?s Religious Freedom In an Islamic country, non-Muslims
will have full rights to spread their belief, but we will not allow any
Muslim to change his or her religion. (Tarjumanul Quran, Dec.1959
pg 269). The Mullah would behead the ?apostate?. Can you see the
blatant and silly contradiction here? According to the Quran, there is
no compulsion in religion. (2256)Ah! The ?Infidel? Kids Children of non-Muslims will go to Paradise
and will be made slaves of the owners of Paradise. (Ref same, pg
134). The Mullah probably lived under the wishful thinking that he
would be the owner of Paradise! How about slavery, even in
Paradise? Maududi never thought that his own children could be
eternal slaves.The daughters of non-Muslims who died young will be made hoors of
Paradise. (Asia, Lahore, June 14, 1969). And how will they be treated?
According to Maududi, the men of Paradise will have their young, fullbreasted
houris indoors in their palaces. And the little infidel 'houri girls',
eternally staying little, will live in beautiful outdoor tents. Men of Paradise
(which would be, of course, Mullahs alone) will have sex with them
whenever they go about strolling in the evenings. Ah, the poor ?infidel?
kids!Telling Lies May Be Mandatory Truth is one of the most important
principles of Islam and lying is one of the greatest sins. But in real life,
needs arise when telling lies is not only allowed, rather it becomes
mandatory. (Tarjumanul Quran, May 1958 pg 54)Temporary Marriage (Mut?ah) is permissible under certain circumstances.
(Tarjumanul Quran, August 1955). Maududi puts forward an example If a
man and woman get stranded on an island, as soon as they procure food,
they should go ahead and indulge in sex regardless of their marital status.In Vol 1 pg 338 of his Tafhim, Mullah Maududi writes that although the
jurists differ on the age of suckling, even if a grown up man suckles on a
woman, he will enter into the bond of suckling! But the foolishness does
not end here. Maududi asserts in Tarjumanul Quran that the amount of milk
actually swallowed is of terrible importance. How much milk? Maududi
frantically seeks help from Imam Abu Hanifa and Imam Malik and comes up
with a solution. Well, the amount is that which will be enough to break the
fast of a fasting person. However, the three Mullahs fail to elaborate how
much milk will be sufficient to break a fast. The Mullahs have neither the
sense, nor the courage to reject Ahadith that insult human intelligence,
such as this one of a grown up man suckling on a strange woman! Would
the Mullahs advise this nonsense to their wives, sisters and daughters?
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Hey man in this world, you gotta take what you can get. Shabbir's no angel himself; not by a long shot.
Anyone promoting hate, oppression, slavery and rape is no authority in my eyes. Nobody is perfect, Dr.Shabbir also has his flaws and he can be harsh sometimes in his behaviour, but he never ever has promoted anything close. So this comment is useless.
Both you and me will take a lifetime do as much in the service of Islam as he has done.
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Thanks bro's )
This is a great thread. i gotta buy some of those books.
Peace
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Exploring Islam in a New Light An Understanding from the Quranic Perspective
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Emphasizing the Quran?s messages of peace, tolerance, and compassion, this book intentionally avoids Hadith-based ideas to significantly contribute to the ?Quran only? movement in Islam.
Book Description
This Islam is spiritual, humane, and scientific, far from its fanatic and militant image it carries in the West. It shows how man can evolve spiritually to lead an enriched, progressive, and blissful life. It advocates tolerance and peaceful co-existence and disapproves of gender or human discrimination and harsh punishments. Abdur Rab argues that, regrettably, the Hadith undermines and misrepresents Islam. Numerous Hadith texts contradict the Quran, reason, and science and send conflicting, confusing messages. The criteria used to authenticate the Hadith are flawed and simply inadequate.This book is an impassioned call to understand Islam solely in Quranic terms and to reform practiced Islam, distorted by Hadith-based ideas.
I just received the book and skipped through it. The first thing I noticed was the foreword by Prof. Riffat Hassan, the well known feminist Muslim scholar and student of GA.Parwez. Next to this the very good reviews by convert Prof. Jeffrey Lang (author of "Loosing my Religion" & "When angels ask", prof. in Islam) and prof. Reza Aslan (author " No God but God" and others.
All of them praised its' Qur'anic approach and also agreed on the need to return to the Qur'an. This coming from 2 well-known Islamic professors shows that the Qur'anic stance is gaining ground everywhere.
The topics are laid out very good and his approach is very professional. Next to laying out some well-known issues, he also brings in some fresh ideas. Good use of footnotes and quoting of Qur'anic verses makes this a very good work and important for us to have.
A must have for progressive Muslims!
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List of special book recommendations on Shelfari
toplist for qur'anic research
http//www.shelfari.com/ArnoldYasinMol/tags/toplist%20for%20qur'anic%20researchbest books
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http//www.shelfari.com/ArnoldYasinMol/tags/islamic%20reform%20and%20researchislamic philosophy
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http//www.shelfari.com/ArnoldYasinMol/tags/philosophyqur'anic cosmology
http//www.shelfari.com/ArnoldYasinMol/tags/qur'anic%20cosmologyqur'anic research
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http//www.shelfari.com/ArnoldYasinMol/tags/self-developmentcosmology
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http//www.shelfari.com/ArnoldYasinMol/tags/theologytraditional islamic theology
http//www.shelfari.com/ArnoldYasinMol/tags/traditional%20islamic%20theologyAlso join the book groups!
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The Arabic Language
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A general introduction to Arabic, which places special emphasis on its history and use. Charting the history and development of the Arabic language (mother tongue of more than 150 million speakers) from the earliest beginnings to modern times, the text concentrates on the difference between two types of Arabic the Classical standard language; and the dialects. It offers the student a solid grounding in the structure of the language, its historical context and its use in various literary and non-literary genres, as well as an understanding of the role of Arabic as a cultural, religious and political world language. Intended as an introductory guide for students of Arabic, this book aims to act as a catalyst for discussions from historical-linguistic and socio-linguistic perspectives.
I found it very impressive in its honesty and how in 288 pages it describes all special matters on how Arabic developed, how it incorperated other languages, how the Quran used these, and how later on Arabic developed into Classic Arabic and then to Modern Arabic. It discusses the development of grammar and meanings on many keypoints.
As we discuss the Arabic language much here, and also speculate much, this book is a must have and I recommend it to everybody how wants to learn more about the Arabic language in an honest and very professional way. I see it as a must-have for Quranic research.
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Hadith as Scripture by prof. Aisha Y. Musa
"Hadith as Scripture is the only book that covers both the earliest and most recent discussions on the authority of the Hadith. The authority of Hadith is a concern to Muslims in their daily lives, as well as a question of academic interest. Hadith as Scripture contains the first-ever Western language translation of the earliest extant text on the subject. This work explores the earliest extant discussions on the authority of the Hadith in Islam and compares them with contemporary debates."
I just received the book today and have almost finished it. It is written superbly. Without a doubt Prof. Musa shows that the proponents of Hadith as divine authority were the new kids on the block around 800CE as their writings show they were trying to convince the majority of Muslims to accept Hadith as divine. The famous Kitab Jima al-Ilm (The book of the amalgamation of Knowledge) and other works by Imam Shafi are written as a response to other writings which professed the Qur'an alone as divine source and authority. And thus show Qur'an alone was not only present in early Islam, but also dominant among Muslims. It is amazing also to know that no scrap of writing has remained of these Qur'an "alone" scholars. Which in my eyes not only show political influence in the debate (the rulers clearly wanted no traces remained), but also that the arguments supporting Hadith were not as strong as the majority believes. The following of Hadith became dominant as there was no literature remaining that attacked this view.
This book is important for everyone to read, to widen their knowledge and to know
"The role they (the Hadith) have played has been so influential for so long that both Muslims and non-Muslims alike generally assume they have always uncontested authority. However, a survey of Islamic history shows that the Hadith did not always enjoy such widespread acceptance and authority. Ignorance of these early disputes has contributed to the common misconception that opposition to the Hadith as an authoritve scriptural source of law and guidance is a modern-day, Western, Orientalist-influenced heresy,"
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Peace,
- The Early controversies Sources and issues
- Al-Shafi? and Ibn Qutayba Prophetic reports as revelation
- Later works on the problem of hadith
- The question of authority in the modern period
- Internet resources and discussions
- A translation of Kitab Jima al-Ilm
- List of Qurnaic verses used in the Quran alone debate
The book is worth it's 50$ for anyone interested in studying the subject in detail.
