Seeking a good scholarly book about Islam.

Johndigger

Hoy there!

I am a Catholic investigating Islam, can you reccommend a book written by a Muslim Scholar that looks at Islam from both a historical and belief perspective?

Less from an "airy-fairy" spiritual/prayer perspective and more from a solid historical basis. (Although, obviously, the prayer part is important, it's not what I'm looking for in this particular book)

Thanks in advance,

JD

Abu Thabit

Hi John,

Stories of the Prophets for Ibn Kathir (its a part from a big historic book called "Al-Bidayah wa An-Nihayah" "The Beginning and the End") you will find it here:

http://www.dar-us-salam.com/store/ma...de=Eng_History

Im not sure if there is a translation of the whole book, but there is two parts of it is that is translated and Stories of the Prophets (which talks about the true religion of all of the Prophets peace be upon them) is one of them which will help you alot, because understanding the story of the Prophets will lead you to understand Islam more.

sorry for the late reply

Peace

- Qatada -

Hi

You can check out some Excellent resources on Islam listed HERE.

Ghira

Good question, I am not sure but if you find a good one post it on this forum

Check this link out in this forum and browse through the books
http://www.islamicboard.com/educatio...mend-book.html (Recommend a Book!)

wth1257

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Originally Posted by Johndigger

Hoy there!

I am a Catholic investigating Islam, can you reccommend a book written by a Muslim Scholar that looks at Islam from both a historical and belief perspective?

Less from an "airy-fairy" spiritual/prayer perspective and more from a solid historical basis. (Although, obviously, the prayer part is important, it's not what I'm looking for in this particular book)

Thanks in advance,

JD

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-Reza Aslan

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Johndigger Limited Member Status: Offline Posts: 1 Reputation: 5 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Apr 2008 Gender: Way of Life: Christian	Seeking a good scholarly book about Islam. - 4 Weeks Ago Hoy there! I am a Catholic investigating Islam, can you reccommend a book written by a Muslim Scholar that looks at Islam from both a historical and belief perspective? Less from an "airy-fairy" spiritual/prayer perspective and more from a solid historical basis. (Although, obviously, the prayer part is important, it's not what I'm looking for in this particular book) Thanks in advance, JD

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Abu Thabit Ibn Sultan Status: Offline Posts: 72 Reputation: 320 Rep Power: 3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Seeking a good scholarly book about Islam. - 1 Week Ago Hi John, Stories of the Prophets for Ibn Kathir (its a part from a big historic book called "Al-Bidayah wa An-Nihayah" "The Beginning and the End") you will find it here: http://www.dar-us-salam.com/store/ma...de=Eng_History Im not sure if there is a translation of the whole book, but there is two parts of it is that is translated and Stories of the Prophets (which talks about the true religion of all of the Prophets peace be upon them) is one of them which will help you alot, because understanding the story of the Prophets will lead you to understand Islam more. sorry for the late reply Peace

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Ghira LI Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 310 Reputation: 1188 Rep Power: 8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Seeking a good scholarly book about Islam. - 2 Days Ago Good question, I am not sure but if you find a good one post it on this forum Check this link out in this forum and browse through the books http://www.islamicboard.com/educatio...mend-book.html (Recommend a Book!) __________________ Ummah Films <----Watch and support Kalamullah ----Excellent website Understand Quran Easy way "' al-Ilm Imamul 'amal" "Knowledge is the Imam of Action"