Islam Books

This is one of the best translations of the Qur'an on the market today. Prof. Abdel Haleem has done a remarkable job of presenting the Qur'an in modern English. His translation is easy to read and has just enough footnotes and commentary to...
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This very pretty and readable Koran, is not as good as it appears. The translation is not bad and it is accurate, however lack of a good index can make searching for subjects hard, if one is looking for a Koran that they might use for reference...
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Hi, this book is the greatest book I Read. I read it on and on and I never got bored plus I always learn new things. I can't stop reading it now! It became an addiction...

I don't have the other versions so I can't compare, but I...
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All I want to know is if the book in questiob is an accurate translation of the Koran (Quran, whatever). There is way too much arguing and posturing in these reviews about the Koran in general and not enough discussion about the individual...
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Karen Armstrong airbrushes all the moles, pimples, and warts of the face of Islam in this book. If you want the politically correct version of the history of Islam, this is the book for you. It is loaded with half-truths, factual errors, excuses...
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Excellent beginning and excellent ending, but the middle was quite dense and difficult to follow. I expected a short history to be more general, accessible, easy to read and obtain a broad picture of the religion. Instead, this short history seems...
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This is THE book to get if you are remotely interested in prayer beads as a form of prayer and/or crafting. As a Rosary Artisan, I found the book to be vital to my craft (and my spirituality) as it reveals the meanings behind the beads from...
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Maulana Muhammad Ali's translation of the Quran and his masterful THE RELIGION OF ISLAM are inspiring, cogently argued, and painstakingly documented treatises on Islam's natural role as a progressive force for political, spiritual, and...
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Although the translation is done in a smooth and lucid style, there are certain disadvantages. Firstly the translation is done in an old English style (i.e. "thees and thous"). Secondly, the author forces his own opinions and the opinions of his...
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NOWHERE has the Prophet ever said "women do not go to heaven, are inferior to men". This person should be ashamed of himself, he is expressing his ignorant opinions, linking him to the name of the Prophet. Theses are offensive to any...
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First let me briefly introduce myself : Dr Jan Knappert formerly Lecturer at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS),London (1964 ) , then Professor of Islam at the University of Louvain , Belgium (1971) .I have written many...
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This work must be intellectually assailed within the context in which it is presented. Religious emotionalism should not be a factor in a balanced criticism. Each section of the book should be placed in a historical, cultural, and pychological...
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Ibn Warraq makes his own position quite clear up front: "As soon as I was able to think for myself, I discarded all the religious dogmas that had been foisted on me. I now consider myself a secular humanist who believes that all religions are...
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While I suppose that there may be some inaccuracies, I find this to be the most easily read version of the Holy Quran currently available.
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You have to give the Qur'an credit--few books in the desert cave canon can match its retro charm. Though controversial at first, it went on to become the Dianetics of its day. Ignore the naysayers--the Qur'an's flat-earth cosmology, slave-care...
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Dawood's translation was, I believe, the first one that I ever read. As I am not a Muslim, I can't judge very well on matters of interpretation, but on a scale of 1 to 10 I'd say:

Accuracy - 5. Given a choice, Dawood prefers clarity to...
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I read this book as an assignment for a missions class in college. I was not expecting to actually enjoy reading the book, however, I was very surprised to find this book an easy read. This book is written in a very informational style and it...
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This book attempts to generalize Muslim women. It tells a few sad stories and makes it seem that all Muslim women are oppressed, stupid, and in need of God in their lives.
FYI, educated Muslim women already know Jesus and have God in their lives!
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The Road to Mecca is a travel narrative by Muhammad Asad about his travels and experiences in the Middle East following his conversion to Islam.
I read this book for a college course, and it was the most enjoyable work of the semester. It is...
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This book turned out to be exactly what I was looking for, a historical book on Islam. The author is an Islamic scholar, and his credentials impress me a little more than Karen Armstrong, though I hold no grudge against her. I wanted to get an...
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The book was helpful for me to gain an understanding of the Muslim point of view. However it definetly was biased in its view without any recognition of the wrongs that Islam has inflicted on society for the last 1400 years.
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Very good book but NOT as good as "Islam Exposed" by Solomon Tulbure

The author is trying very hard not to step on toes and as a result leaves many important details out.
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please note wrong author. It is Martinson. Please correct
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I am a Christian and I bought this book to see how my beliefs varied from Islam. I was saddly dissappointed to see that many times the author comprimises Christianity to support the Muslim beliefs. If you are looking for a strong Christian view...
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Creating a book that is accessible to a Western audience and at the same time does not dilute traditional/classical Islamic studies, is not an easy feat. The author navigates this balancing act with aplomb. Western readers will find many of...
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