Book Reccomendations

A collection of books for all types of readers. HowToMuslim is neither sponsored nor do we endorse these books and pages, we believe, based on the general consensus of muslims around the world, these are the most often suggested.

As muslims it's vital we we strive to read and educate ourselves on Islam.

“Proclaim! (or read!) in the name of thy Lord and Cherisher, Who created – Created man, out of a (mere) clot of congealed blood: Proclaim! And thy Lord is Most Bountiful, He Who taught (the use of) the pen, Taught man that which he knew not” [Quran, 96:1-5].

Here we receive a direct commandment to recite, or read in the name of Allah – and to cherish the gift of knowledge and the use of writing and reading as a blessing from Allah to make ourselves better servants of God. We must understand that obtaining knowledge is a form of worship – a way to truly show our gratitude towards Allah.

If you're new to Islam or just starting your journey it can be daunting. We think it's wise to start on a simple book that covers the basic principles on Islam such as Being Muslim. A short book written to help us practice our faith. Following on from this it's important to start expanding by reading the Quran and Seerah (story of Prophet Muhammed) regularly, as the Quran serves as the primary guide for us Muslims along with Hadeeth collections. Reading on the Seerah reminds us of the life our prophet lead, the sacrifices he made and the perfect role model for us all to emulate. We highly recommend to study with a scholar, local imam or even interpretations and commentary online for the Quran and Hadeeth as studying it on your often can leave you overwhelmed and confused.