81 Best Hadith Books of All Time

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The Book of Hadith: Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad from the Mishkat Al Masabih book cover1

The Book of Hadith: Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad from the Mishkat Al Masabih

Charles Le Gai Eaton, Jeremy Henzell-Thomas

5.0
This selection of the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad was made by the internationally respected British Muslim scholar, Charles le Gai Eaton. The Book of Hadith captures not only the practical and profound wisdom of the Prophet, but his human side as well. Contains Arabic text as well.
The Complete Forty Hadith book cover2

The Complete Forty Hadith

Nawawi

4.9
"الأربعين في مباني الإسلام وقواعد الدين"
DUAs for Success: 100+ DUAs (prayers and supplications) from Quran and Hadith book cover3

DUAs for Success: 100+ DUAs (prayers and supplications) from Quran and Hadith

IqraSense

4.8
Finally, here is a DUA book that packs many DUAs that you will need for your life's various situations. These include DUAs that ask Allah for the ease of one's difficulties, blessings for self and family, increase in Rizq (life's provisions), relief from anxiety and calmness in hearts and many more. This book contains specially selected DUAs (invocations and supplications to Allah) that are suitab
Hadith: Muhammad's Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World book cover4

Hadith: Muhammad's Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World

Jonathan A.C. Brown

4.8
Contrary to popular opinion, the bulk of Islamic law does not come from the Qur'an but rather from hadith, first-hand reports of the prophet Muhammad's words and deeds, passed from generation to generation. However, with varying accounts often only committed to paper a century after the death of Muhammad, Islamic scholars, past and present, have been faced with complex questions of historical auth
Riyad as Salihin: The Gardens of the Righteous book cover5

Riyad as Salihin: The Gardens of the Righteous

Imam Nawawi

4.8
Riyad As Salihin: The Gardens of the Righteous, is one of the most famous works of Imam Nawawi. This collection of authentic hadiths can be briefly defined as a book of enhancing morals, mannerliness, encouraging goodness, and warning against the evil. This work consists of the wisdom of the noble Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, setting the criteria about the manners to be observed by in
Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam book cover6

Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam

A. Helwa

4.8
Are you longing to experience a more intimate and loving relationship with the Divine?

Secrets of Divine Love draws upon spiritual secrets of the Qur'an, ancient mystical poetry, and stories from the world's greatest prophets and spiritual masters to help you reignite your faith, overcome your doubts, and deepen your connection with God.

Through the use of scientific evidence, practical exercises,
Nahj Al-Balagha book cover7

Nahj Al-Balagha

Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taleb, Farouk Ebeid

4.8
The Nahj al-Balagha is the most famous collections of Shi'a sermons, attributed to Ali (Ali ibn Abi Talib). It was collected by Al-Sharif al-Radi, or in Persian Seyyed Razi, in the 10th century. It is considered by many to be the epitome of eloquence, a masterpiece of Arab literature and, for Shi'a Muslims, is second only to the Qur'an. Nahj means open way, road, course, method or manner. Balaghah
Spiritual Gems of Islam: Insights & Practices from the Qur'an, Hadith, Rumi & Muslim Teaching Stories to Enlighten the Heart & Mind book cover8

Spiritual Gems of Islam: Insights & Practices from the Qur'an, Hadith, Rumi & Muslim Teaching Stories to Enlighten the Heart & Mind

Imam Jamal Rahman

4.8
Refine your heart and mind with the wisdom of Islamic spirituality

"To live a meaningful life--one that brings us joy, contentment and fulfillment--we have to do the inner spiritual work of becoming a more complete human being."
--from the Introduction

Over the centuries, Islamic sages have gleaned timeless spiritual insights and practices from sacred texts, meditation and knowledge of the heart--gem
30 days of learning and good deeds: (Islamic books for kids) book cover9

30 days of learning and good deeds: (Islamic books for kids)

Bachar Karroum

4.8
But...Who is Allah?: (Islamic books for kids) book cover10

But...Who is Allah?: (Islamic books for kids)

Bachar Karroum

4.7
The Hadith: Sahih Al-Bukhari book cover11

The Hadith: Sahih Al-Bukhari

Muhammad al-Bukhari

4.7
The entire collection of the Hadith by Muhammad al-Bukhari. The Hadith are sayings of the Prophet Muhammad; this is one of the six major collections. Sunni Muslims view Sahih Al-Bukhari as one of the three most trusted collections of hadith along with Sahih Muslim and Muwatta Imam Malik. In some circles, it is considered the most authentic book after the Quran. The book was compiled around 200 yea
Misquoting Muhammad: The Challenge and Choices of Interpreting the Prophet's Legacy book cover12

Misquoting Muhammad: The Challenge and Choices of Interpreting the Prophet's Legacy

Jonathan A.C. Brown

4.7
Few things provoke controversy in the modern world like the religion brought by Muhammad. Modern media are replete with alarm over jihad, underage marriage and the threat of amputation or stoning under Shariah law. Sometimes rumor, sometimes based in fact and often misunderstood, the tenets of Islamic law and dogma were not set in the religion’s founding moments. They were developed over centuries
A Textbook of Hadith Studies: Authenticity, Compilation, Classification and Criticism of Hadith book cover13

A Textbook of Hadith Studies: Authenticity, Compilation, Classification and Criticism of Hadith

Mohammad Hashim Kamali

4.7
A Textbook of Hadith Studies provides an academic introduction to the Hadith, or the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, which are second only to the Qur'an (Koran) in their authoritativeness within Islamic tradition. Suitable for university courses and all serious students of Islam, the topics surveyed include Hadith methodology, Hadith literature, the history of Hadith compilation and documentati
Daily Wisdom: Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad book cover14

Daily Wisdom: Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad

Abdur Raheem Kidwai

4.7
This attractive presentation of the Prophet Muhammad's teachings engages the reader in a moment of daily reflection. With 365 traditions covering the whole year, Daily Wisdom explores Islamic morals and manners in all aspects of everyday life. Beautifully presented, this ideal gift item is a must for every home.Abdur Raheem Kidwai is professor of English at the Aligarh Muslim University in India a
130 Hadeeth on Manners from Buloogh al-Maraam Workbook book cover15

130 Hadeeth on Manners from Buloogh al-Maraam Workbook

Moosaa Richardson

4.7
200 Golden Hadiths From the Messenger of Allah book cover16

200 Golden Hadiths From the Messenger of Allah

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Darussalam Publishers, et al.

4.7
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Every Muslim is aware of the importance of the Prophet’s hadiths. Islam is based on two major sources: the Qur’an and the Sunnah, and the latter is available to us in the form of hadiths. The Prophet said, “Whoever comes to know one hadith of mine should spread it.” However, the Prophet also told us to be careful when spreading hi
A Commentary on the Depiction of Prophet Muhammad: Shama'il Muhammadiyyah book cover17

A Commentary on the Depiction of Prophet Muhammad: Shama'il Muhammadiyyah

Imam al-Tirmidhi

4.7
A Commentary on Imam al-Tirmidhi's Shama'il Muhammadiyyah, the most famous and widely accepted work on the description of the Prophet (sallahu alayhi wa sallam).

Description:

The Shama’il of Imām al-Tirmidhī is one of the most extensive and celebrated works on the description and attributes of the Messenger of Allah (s). The 415 narrations were carefully selected by the great muhaddith to craft a
Bulugh Al-Maram: Attainment of the Objective According to Evidence of the Ordinances book cover18

Bulugh Al-Maram: Attainment of the Objective According to Evidence of the Ordinances

Muhammad bin Ismail Al-Sanani

4.6
Bulugh al-Maram: Attainment of the Objective According to Evidence of the Ordinances; In this book the editor has recorded the true significance of almost each Hadith. He also mentions the origins of the Ahadith and makes a comparison of the versions. Versions have been shortened to present just the main purpose of the Hadith according to its classification under the chapter.
Studies in Hadith Methodology and Literature book cover19

Studies in Hadith Methodology and Literature

Muhammad Mustafa Azami

4.6
This book, in lucid English, discusses the methodology and literature of ahadith. Divided into 2 parts, Part I on Hadith methodology covers: the definition of Hadith, authority in Islam, The Prophet's role, recording of hadiths, the isnad system, the history and methodology of hadith criticism, the criticism of hadith, and fabrication of hadiths. Part II covers the major scholars of hadith and the
Treasures and Gems From the Quran & Hadith book cover20

Treasures and Gems From the Quran & Hadith

Hadrat Mawlana Hakim Muhammad Akhtar and Tameem Ahmadi

4.6
Inspirations from the Quran - Selected Duas, Verses, and Surahs from the Quran: Includes Select Commentary, Tafsir, and Reasons for Revelation book cover21

Inspirations from the Quran - Selected Duas, Verses, and Surahs from the Quran: Includes Select Commentary, Tafsir, and Reasons for Revelation

IqraSense

4.6
In this unique book, you will finally get the opportunity to learn not only the sacred Quranic Du'as (Supplications) but also the context in which various people including the prophets of Allah made those Du'as, thus increasing your appreciation and faith when making those Quranic Duas to Allah.

Here are some examples of those powerful Duas:


Dua that a few young people who were being persecuted made
knowing You book cover22

knowing You

Shaziya Barkat

4.6
"knowing You" is about heartbreaks, loss, hope, and love. It is a spiritual reflection to return to a better, truer version of yourself through knowing God in all His glory. It is about overcoming your struggles, your disappointments, and your mistakes by finding your worth through faith. This book provides an uplifting spiritual renewal to build yourself back up in times when you feel damaged, br
Sexual Ethics and Islam: Feminist Reflections on Qur'an, Hadith, and Jurisprudence book cover23

Sexual Ethics and Islam: Feminist Reflections on Qur'an, Hadith, and Jurisprudence

Kecia Ali

4.6
EXPANDED AND REVISED TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Whether exploring the thorny issues of wives’ sexual duties, divorce, homosexuality, or sex outside marriage, discussions of sexual ethics and Islam often spark heated conflict rather than reasoned argument. In this groundbreaking, lucid, and carefully constructed work, feminist Muslim scholar Dr Kecia Ali asks how one can determine what makes sex lawf
The Way of Sufi Chivalry book cover24

The Way of Sufi Chivalry

Ibn al-Husayn al-Sulami

4.6
A highly respected Sufi saint and scholar of the 10th century, Ibn al-Husayn al-Sulami compiled this book as a guide to enlightened behavior for the spiritual aspirant. In its pages, he records the teachings of renowned spiritual masters (available for the first time in English translation) as well as tales and quotations from the Koran and Hadith. The teachings reveal the true meaning of compassi
Hadith of Bukhari: Volumes I, II, III & IV book cover25

Hadith of Bukhari: Volumes I, II, III & IV

Unknown

4.6
Volume 1
Book 1. Revelation (1-6)
Book 2. Belief (7-55)
Book 3. Knowledge (56-136)
Book 4. Ablutions (Wudu’) (137-247)
Book 5. Bathing (Ghusl) (248-292)
Book 6. Menstrual Periods (293-329)
Book 7. Rubbing hands and feet with dust (Tayammum) (330-344)
Book 8. Prayers (Salat) (345-471)
Book 9. Virtues of the Prayer Hall (Sutra of the Musalla) (472-499)
Book 10. Times of the Prayers (500-576)
Book 11
The Aqidah (Creed) of the Salaf and People of Hadith: A Translation of Imam al-Sabuni's Classic "Aqidatus-Salaf wa As-habil-Hadith" book cover26

The Aqidah (Creed) of the Salaf and People of Hadith: A Translation of Imam al-Sabuni's Classic "Aqidatus-Salaf wa As-habil-Hadith"

Abu Uthman al-Sabuni

4.6
The Canonization of Al-Bukhari and Muslim: The Formation and Function of the Sunni Hadith Canon book cover27

The Canonization of Al-Bukhari and Muslim: The Formation and Function of the Sunni Hadith Canon

Brown, A.C.

4.6
The two 'Authentic' hadith collections of al-Bukhari and Muslim are the most famous books in Islam after the Qur'an - a reality left unstudied until now. This book charts the origins, development and functions of these two texts through the lens of canonicity. It examines how the books went from controversial to indispensable as they became the common language for discussing the Prophet's legacy a
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad book cover28

The Life of the Prophet Muhammad

Leila Azzam, Aisha Gouverneur, et al.

4.6
This children's book on the life of the Prophet Muhammad is taken from traditional Muslim biographical literature, including hadith. Passages from the Qur'an are used throughout to reinforce the stories. The material is authentic and the style lively and attractive. Although the book has been written for children of 10 to 15 years of age, it can be usefully read by anyone as an introduction becaus
5 Islamic Short Stories for Children: Volume 1 book cover29

5 Islamic Short Stories for Children: Volume 1

Muhammad Iqbal

4.6
40 Hadith of 'Aisha book cover30

40 Hadith of 'Aisha

Nuriddeen Knight

4.6
The Political Traditions Of Mohammed book cover31

The Political Traditions Of Mohammed

Bill Warner

4.6
The words and deeds of Mohammed are the ideal pattern to be followed by all Muslims at all times. Mohammed�s speech and actions are called the sunna and are recorded in the Traditions (the Hadith). The Traditions are more important in the daily practice and world-view of a Muslim than the Koran. Without the Traditions there can be no Islam. There is no subject so great or small that is not covered
30 Hadith for Kids Book book cover32

30 Hadith for Kids Book

Zanib Mian

4.6
Light in the Heavens: Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad book cover33

Light in the Heavens: Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad

al-Qadi al-Quda'i

4.6
Humanitarian lessons and practical insights from the prophet of Islam



The words of Muhammad, messenger of God and prophet of Islam, have a special place in the hearts of his followers. Wielding an authority second only to the Qur'an, they are cited by scholars in a vast array of disciplines--including law, theology, metaphysics, poetry, grammar, history, and medicine--and are quoted by Muslims to
Slavery and Islam book cover34

Slavery and Islam

Jonathan A.C. Brown

4.6
What happens when authorities you venerate condone something you know is wrong?

Every major religion and philosophy once condoned or approved of slavery, but in modern times nothing is seen as more evil. Americans confront this crisis of authority when they erect statues of Founding Fathers who slept with their slaves. And Muslims faced it when ISIS revived sex-slavery, justifying it with verses fr
صحيح مسلم book cover35

صحيح مسلم

مسلم بن الحجاج

4.6
صحيح مسلم هو أحد أهم كتب الحديث عند المسلمين، جمعه أبو الحسين مسلم بن الحجاج القشيري النيسابوري. أخذ في تأليفه (جمعه وتصنيفه) خمس عشرة سنة. جمع فيه مؤلفه 3033 حديثًا بغير المكرر، واشترط فيها الصحة

رابط التحميل:
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Divine Sayings: 101 Hadith Qudsi: The Mishkat al-Anwar of Ibn 'Arabi book cover36

Divine Sayings: 101 Hadith Qudsi: The Mishkat al-Anwar of Ibn 'Arabi

Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi, Ibn Al'Arabi, et al.

4.6
A collection of 101 hadith sayings, this work is one of the most important and influential early collections of hadith qudsi. Falling into three categories, the first 40 sayings each have a full, unbroken chain of transmission that goes back to God through the medium of the Prophet Muhammad. The second category are sayings mostly taken from well-known written collections. The final section is draw
The Hadith book cover37

The Hadith

Bill Warner

4.6
The Hadith The Koran repeatedly commands every Muslim to follow the perfect example of Mohammed's life. His actions and words are called the Sunna. The Sunna is found in the Traditions of Mohammed called the Hadith. A Muslim is far more governed by the Hadith than the Koran. The Hadith give us fascinating accounts about Mohammed. We know what he looked like, his sense of humor, his superstitions a
Usool Al-Hadeeth: The Methodology of Hadith Evaluation book cover38

Usool Al-Hadeeth: The Methodology of Hadith Evaluation

Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

4.6
The science of Hadeeth is an independent Islaamic science which is not understood by many today. Their ignorance has led them to reject the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This text covers all of the most important areas of the discipline of Hadeeth in a simplified language and with sufficient examples.

Dr. Bilal Philips writes: "The Prophet’s sayings and actions were primarily based on revelati
Sacrifice: The Legacy of Our Beloved Prophet ﷺ book cover39

Sacrifice: The Legacy of Our Beloved Prophet ﷺ

Tameem Ahmadi

4.6
The Trade Which Shall Never Fail: A Collection of 55 Hadith on Actions with Immense Rewards book cover40

The Trade Which Shall Never Fail: A Collection of 55 Hadith on Actions with Immense Rewards

Ali Shehata

4.6
As modern life consumes more and more of our time, the Muslim today seems to have even less time to devote to worshipping his Lord. In this collection of authentic hadith, Dr. Ali presents Muslims with valuable and efficient ways to maintain a good relationship with Allah and even how to surpass others in virtue and reward with Allah. It is a collection that every Muslim should be familiar with an
The Veil and the Male Elite: A Feminist Interpretation of Women's Rights in Islam book cover41

The Veil and the Male Elite: A Feminist Interpretation of Women's Rights in Islam

Fatima Mernissi

4.6
Convinced that the veil is a symbol of unjust male authority over women, in The Veil and the Male Elite, Moroccan feminist Fatima Mernissi aims to investigate the origins of the practice in the first Islamic community.
1000 Qudsi Hadiths: An Encyclopedia of Divine Sayings book cover42

1000 Qudsi Hadiths: An Encyclopedia of Divine Sayings

Arabic Virtual Translation Center

4.5
Next to the Qur'an, Islam's holiest text is qudsi hadith. Based on this premise, Islamic scholars have always been fascinated with the collection and study of this type of hadith. We collected 1230 qudsi hadiths in a book we titled 1000 Qudsi Hadiths: An Encyclopedia of Divine Sayings. 1000 Qudsi Hadiths is not only the biggest collection of qudsi hadiths in English, it is the biggest collection o
Tragedy of Fatima Daughter of Prophet Muhammed: Doubts Cast and Rebuttals book cover43

Tragedy of Fatima Daughter of Prophet Muhammed: Doubts Cast and Rebuttals

Yasin T. Al-Jibouri

4.5
Shi'ite Heritage: Essays on Classical and Modern Traditions book cover44

Shi'ite Heritage: Essays on Classical and Modern Traditions

L. Clarke

4.5
Shi'ite Heritage brings together Western and Muslim scholarship on multiple aspects of the Twelver Shi'ite tradition, including history, authority, jurisprudence, ritual, and interactions with the Sunnite majority. Nearly half of the two dozen essays included have been translated from Arabic or Persian into English in collaboration with the authors. Both modern views and the classical background a
جامع العلوم والحكم في شرح خمسين حديثا من جوامع الكلم book cover45

جامع العلوم والحكم في شرح خمسين حديثا من جوامع الكلم

ابن رجب الحنبل

4.5
جمع النووي رحمه الله أحاديث بلغت أربعين حديثًا فنظمها وشرحها وسماها الأربعين النووية، وجاء ابن رجب فزاد على هذه الأربعين عشرًا وسماها "جامع العلوم والحكم في شرح خمسين حديثًا من جوامع الكلم" وقد جاء الكتاب كما سماه صاحبه جامعًا فجمع فيه علوما كثيرةيسهل على العامي فهمها ولا غنى للمتعلم عنها منها الكلام على الحديث صحة وضعفا وتخريجا له من بطون الأمهات خاصة وأن مؤلفه حافظا من حفاظ الحديث وتناول أيضا ال
Hadith Literature: Its Origin, Development & Special Features book cover46

Hadith Literature: Its Origin, Development & Special Features

Muhammad Zubayr Siddiqi

4.5
The hadith, the sayings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad, form a sacred literature which for the Muslims ranks second in importance only to the Qur'an itself. As a source of law, ethics and doctrine, the vast corpus of hadith continue to exercise decisive influence. Islamic scholarship has hence devoted immense efforts to gathering and classifying the hadith, and ensuring their authenticity. Thi
The Qur'an and Sayings of Prophet Muhammad: Selections Annotated & Explained book cover47

The Qur'an and Sayings of Prophet Muhammad: Selections Annotated & Explained

Sohaib N. Sultan, Yusuf Ali, Jane I. Smith

4.5
The timeless insight of Islam's sacred writings can enrich your own spiritual journey.

For many in the West, the teachings of the Qur'an often are enshrouded in mystery and fear. Yet Islam's holy book gave birth to one of the most powerful and enlightened civilizations the world has ever seen. By the sixteenth century, Muslim culture stretched from India to Africa to Europe, preserving with it the
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صفة صلاة النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم من التكبير إلى التسليم كأنك تراها

محمد ناصر الدين الألبان

4.5
كيف كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يصلي من التكبير إلى التسليم كأنك تراها، بعبارة وجيزة، لا تعقيد فيها ولا غموض، بعيدة عن الأقيسة و الآراء .

صفة صلاة النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم من التكبير الى التسليم كأنك تراها :

المواضيع التي يتطرق لها الكتاب :

* استقبال الكعبه
* القيام
* صلا ة المريض جالسا
* الصلاه فى النعال
* الستره ووجوبها
* ما يقطع الصلاه
* الصلاه تجاه القبر
* النيه
* التكبير
* رفع اليدين
* وضع اليمنى على
Medicine of the Prophet book cover49

Medicine of the Prophet

Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya

4.5
Medicine of the Prophet is a combination of religious and medical information, providing advice and guidance on the two aims of medicine - the preservation and restoration of health - in careful conformity with the teachings of Islam as enshrined in the Qur'an and the hadith, or sayings of the Prophet. Written in the fourteenth century by the renowned theologian Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya (d. 751AH/13
Hadith Nomenclature Primers book cover50

Hadith Nomenclature Primers

Ibn Hajar

4.5
This volume presents two primers on the discipline of hadith nomenclature (mustalah al-hadith) and the authentication of transmitted reports. They are Nukhbat al-fikar ("Chosen Thoughts on the Nomenclature of Hadith Experts") by Ibn Hajar al-'Asqalani (773-835AH); and Al-Tadhkirah ("The Memorandum") by Ibn al-Mulaqqin (723-804AH). These primers were written to facilitate speedy mastery of the disc
365 Hadith with Stories for Kids book cover51

365 Hadith with Stories for Kids

Ali CaraCam and Kevser Sahin

4.5
Studies in Early Hadith Literature book cover52

Studies in Early Hadith Literature

Muhammad Mustafa Azami

4.5
“No doubt the most important field of research, relative to the study of Hadith, is the discovery, verification, and evaluation of the smaller collections of Traditions antedating the six canonical collections of al-Bukhari, Muslim and the rest. In this field Dr Azami has done Pioneer work of the highest value, and he has done it according to the exact standards of scholarship. The thesis which he
Sunna Notes Volume 1 book cover53

Sunna Notes Volume 1

Gibril Fouad Hadda

4.5
Sunna Notes Volume 1
Studies in Hadith & Doctrine

Hadith History & Principles

with Ibn Hajar's
Nukhbat al-Fikar


Volume 1 of the Sunna Notes collection. Including the Nukhba al-fikar of Ibn Hajar Asqalani.
Goodnight Stories from the Life of the Prophet Muhammad: Islamic Children's Books on the Quran, the Hadith, and the Prophet Muhammad book cover54

Goodnight Stories from the Life of the Prophet Muhammad: Islamic Children's Books on the Quran, the Hadith, and the Prophet Muhammad

Saniyasnain Khan

4.5
The Legacy of Islamic Antisemitism: From Sacred Texts to Solemn History book cover55

The Legacy of Islamic Antisemitism: From Sacred Texts to Solemn History

Andrew G. Bostom

4.5
This comprehensive, meticulously documented collection of scholarly articles presents indisputable evidence that a readily discernible, uniquely Islamic antisemitism-a specific Muslim hatred of Jews-has been expressed continuously since the advent of Islam. Debunking the conventional wisdom, which continues to assert that Muslim animosity toward Jews is entirely a 20th-century phenomenon fueled ma
Islam and the Crusades: The Writings of Usama ibn Munqidh book cover56

Islam and the Crusades: The Writings of Usama ibn Munqidh

Usama ibn Munqidh, Paul M. Cobb

4.5
The Crusades as seen through the eyes of Muslims

A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION to the understanding of the medieval holy wars between Christians and Muslims, this volume brings together the best and most complete eyewitness account of the Crusades from the perspective of a medieval Muslim writer. Focusing on twelfth-century Arab aristocrat Usama ibn Munqidh?s Book of Contemplation but also including
A Manual of Hadith book cover57

A Manual of Hadith

Maulana Muhammad Ali

4.5
"Hadith are oral traditions relating to the words and deeds of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Hadith collections are regarded as important tools for determining the Sunnah, or Muslim way of life, by all traditional schools of jurisprudence. There are many collections of Hadith (traditions and sayings of the Prophet and other Islamic leaders), as well as English translations of them. The Hadith prov
100 Hadiths for Kids Aged 7-9 (from the Book of Al-Bukhari) book cover58

100 Hadiths for Kids Aged 7-9 (from the Book of Al-Bukhari)

Supercharge Homeschooling

4.5
The Hadith: The Sunna of Mohammed book cover59

The Hadith: The Sunna of Mohammed

Bill Warner

4.5
The Hadith

The Koran repeatedly commands every Muslim to follow the perfect example of Mohammed's life. His actions and words are called the Sunna. The Sunna is found in the Traditions of Mohammed called the Hadith. A Muslim is far more governed by the Hadith than the Koran.

The Hadith give us fascinating accounts about Mohammed. We know what he looked like, his sense of humor, his superstitions and
The 40 Hadith of Imam al-Nawawi book cover60

The 40 Hadith of Imam al-Nawawi

Yahya Ibn Sharaf Al-Nawawi

4.5
English Translation Hadith of Sahih Bukhari and Muslim: English - Arabic book cover61

English Translation Hadith of Sahih Bukhari and Muslim: English - Arabic

Imam Bukhari Muslim

4.5
Generally regarded as the single most authentic collection of Ahadith, Sahih Al-Bukhari and Muslim covers almost all aspects of life in providing proper guidance from the messenger of Allah.
Tremendous amounts of errors exist in the translations by other translators. Presented a book which is translated into English in a very easy and simple language, so that all readers can understand it without
The Praiseworthy One: The Prophet Muhammad in Islamic Texts and Images book cover62

The Praiseworthy One: The Prophet Muhammad in Islamic Texts and Images

Christiane Gruber

4.5
In the wake of controversies over printing or displaying images of the Prophet Muhammad, Christiane Gruber's aim is to bring back into scholarly and public discussion the 'lost' history of imagining the Prophet in Islamic cultures. By studying the various verbal and visual constructions of the Prophet's character and persona over the course of more than one thousand years, Gruber seeks to correct
The Wisdom of the Prophet: Sayings of Muhammad book cover63

The Wisdom of the Prophet: Sayings of Muhammad

Thomas Cleary

4.5
224 authentic Ḥadīth chiefly taken from Bukhārī's Ṣaḥīḥ, a few from Nawawī's Riyāḍ al-ṣāliḥīn.
A Shi'ite Anthology book cover64

A Shi'ite Anthology

William C. Chittick

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Created by the Prophet Muhammad and his twelve Imams, the Hadith is an ancient and profoundly influential body of religious texts in Shi'ite Muslim literature, second in importance only to the Holy Koran itself.

Texts on the practical aspects of life and pure metaphysics are included in this first English translations of excerpts from the Hadith. Especially selected for the Western reader by the re
Hadith as Scripture: Discussions on the Authority of Prophetic Traditions in Islam book cover65

Hadith as Scripture: Discussions on the Authority of Prophetic Traditions in Islam

Aisha Y. Musa

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This work explores the earliest extant discussions on the authority of the Hadith in Islam and compares them with contemporary debates. These lively and often polemical debates are mostly popular discussions in which Muslims from different backgrounds and cultures participate--making this topic relevant to Muslims in their daily lives, as well as a question of academic interest. This is the first
The Spiritual Teachings of the Prophet: Hadith with Commentaries by Saints and Sages of Islam book cover66

The Spiritual Teachings of the Prophet: Hadith with Commentaries by Saints and Sages of Islam

Tayeb Chouiref

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The traditions of the Prophet of Islam are, after the Qu'ran, the most important source for every aspect of Islamic life and thought. Ranging in topic from prayer to economic activity, hygiene to politics, ethics to aesthetics, and law to metaphysics, this work is the first in a European language to collect more than 200 of the purely spiritual traditions drawn from canonical collections of the Ha
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Muslim Women & The Hijab Veil: Oppression or Liberation?

The Sincere Seeker

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What views and attitude does the Religion of Islam have on Muslim Women & What lies behind the Hijab Veil? Is there oppression? Is there liberation?


Sometimes the media and society paint the Religion of Islam with pictures of oppression, particularly towards women. While sadly it is true that some Muslim women are oppressed in some areas around the world, what exactly is Islam's stance and views on
Hadis Palsu & Daif Popular Dalam Masyarakat Melayu book cover68

Hadis Palsu & Daif Popular Dalam Masyarakat Melayu

Sharon Kendrick and Sae Nanahosh

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Buku ini menyajikan pelbagai hadis yang sering kali dikongsi serta berlegar dalam masyarakat kita. Perbincangan ini merangkumi status hadis, kritikan ke atas perawi yang meriwayatkannya, hujah dan dalil yang menyokong serta apa yang perlu dilakukan oleh kita selaku orang awam berkaitan hadis-hadis ini. Apabila kita memahami permasalahan ini dengan lebih jelas, maka kita akan berhati-hati untuk ber
Noble Lessons: Words of Islamic Wisdom: Collection of Islamic Articles based on Quran and Hadith book cover69

Noble Lessons: Words of Islamic Wisdom: Collection of Islamic Articles based on Quran and Hadith

IqraSense

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This book includes a compilation of articles that cover a number of important topics that can help a Muslim believer in his or her daily life. In the light of Islamic guidance from the Quran, Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam - may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), and the explanations of many renowned scholars, these articles can serve as a beacon of light guiding t
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Muhammad: Forty Introductions

Michael Muhammad Knight

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He ranks among the most venerated historical figures in the world, as well as the most contested. Muhammad: Forty Introductions offers a distinct and nuanced take on the life and teachings of Muhammad the prophet, using a traditional genre of Islamic literature called the “forty hadiths“ collection.

Hadiths are the reported sayings and actions of Muhammad that have been collected by the tens of tho
Constructive Critics, Hadith Literature, and the Articulation of Sunni Islam: The Legacy of the Generation of Ibn Sa'd, Ibn Ma'in, and Ibn Hanbal book cover71

Constructive Critics, Hadith Literature, and the Articulation of Sunni Islam: The Legacy of the Generation of Ibn Sa'd, Ibn Ma'in, and Ibn Hanbal

Scott C. Lucas

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Demonstrating the central role of third/ninth century" hadith" scholars in the articulation of Sunni Islam, this book bases its findings largely upon the analysis of multiple biographical dictionaries, such as al-Dhahabi's "Tadhkirat al-huffaz," Ibn Sa'd's "Kitab al-tabaqat al-kabir," and collections of the critical comments of Ibn Ma'in and Ibn Hanbal. Part I establishes conceptual and historical
Divine Words, Female Voices: Muslima Explorations in Comparative Feminist Theology book cover72

Divine Words, Female Voices: Muslima Explorations in Comparative Feminist Theology

Jerusha Tanner Lamptey

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The relationship between Islam and feminism is complex. There are many Muslim scholars who fervently promote women's equality. At the same time, there is ambivalence regarding the general norms, terminology, and approaches of feminism and feminist theology. This ambivalence is in large part a product of various hegemonic, androcentric, and patriarchal discourses that seek to dictate legitimate and
The Silent Qur'an and the Speaking Qur'an: Scriptural Sources of Islam Between History and Fervor book cover73

The Silent Qur'an and the Speaking Qur'an: Scriptural Sources of Islam Between History and Fervor

Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi

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Two major events occurred in the early centuries of Islam that determined its historical and spiritual development in the centuries that followed: the formation of the sacred scriptures, namely the Qur'an and the Hadith, and the chronic violence that surrounded the succession of the Prophet, manifesting in repression, revolution, massacre, and civil war.

This is the first book to evaluate the writi
Women in Islam: What the Qur'an and Sunnah Say book cover74

Women in Islam: What the Qur'an and Sunnah Say

Abdur Raheem Kidwai

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Foundational Principles Regarding the Science of Hadith book cover75

Foundational Principles Regarding the Science of Hadith

Shaykh Muhammad Bin Alawi Al-Maliki

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The Hadith (Complete 9 Volumes) book cover76

The Hadith (Complete 9 Volumes)

Muhammad al-Bukhari

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Ahadith for kids: Learning the method of Salat , Akhlak and Hadith for kids book cover77

Ahadith for kids: Learning the method of Salat , Akhlak and Hadith for kids

Ismail Smiti

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Understanding Muslim Teachings and Traditions: A Guide for Christians book cover78

Understanding Muslim Teachings and Traditions: A Guide for Christians

Phil Parshall

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The sense of urgency to spread the gospel to Muslims has never been greater. Many Christians are turning new attention to the teachings of the Quran-yet few know even the basics of the Hadith, collections of Muslim teachings and traditions with deep influence on Muslim attitudes and actions.
Phil Parshall's careful analysis of the Hadith is made authentic by his decades of ministry among Muslims.
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Classical Islam: A Sourcebook of Religious Literature

Norman Calder, Jawid Mojaddedi, et al.

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This definitive sourcebook presents more than sixty authoritative new translations of key Islamic texts. Edited and translated by three leading specialists, Classical Islam features eight thematically-linked sections covering the Qur'ān and its interpretation, the life of Muhammad, hadīth, law, theology, mysticism and Islamic history. The new edition has been expanded to cover a fuller range of m
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The Preservation of Hadith

Shaikh Ibrahim Madani

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Narrations from God. Hadith Qudsi book cover81

Narrations from God. Hadith Qudsi

Mohamed Abdallah

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