Standard Library Project: Islam Print Media: (Note:* Sunni, **Shia, *** Sufi, without sign interdenominational) QURAN AND HADITH: 1) Sahih Al-Bukhari Authentic Hadith of the Prophet of Islam (P.B.U.H.) Arabic/English multi volume up to 10 Standard source of Islamic Creed, morality, worship and all of Muslim practice from birth to death. There are many prints and translations available. Imam Bukhari accepted as the most reliable Muslim source after the Quran. (Some institutions may have its greatest commentary Fath Al Bari making it go to 15 volumes or more.) Arabic without commentary normally in 4 volumes 2) Sahih Muslim Arabic /English 4 volume set Arabic copies normally 4-volumes With Nawawi commentary comes to 6-7 volumes, ISBN 2-7451 4424-3 Comprehensive treatment of all of Muslim faith covering many of the same material of Bukhari with minor differences. Again many various prints a very good copy is: Sahih Muslim Arabic/English Translated by Muhammad Mahdi Al-Sarif 3) Sunan Abu Dawud Hadith, English translation Ahmad Hasan 4 volumes Arabic Original 4 volumes, ISBN 81-7151-113-9 set One of the standard compilations of Muslim personal law, ethics and spirituality this set highlights ritualistic aspects of Hadith. 4) Mishkat Al-Masabih, English translation Dr. James Robson 2 volumes, Arabic original 2 volumes, ISBN 969-432-091-7 Widely used compilation of Hadiths covering all aspects of creed, devotion and other Muslim personal matters of faith. 5) Muwatta Malik Arabic/English, ISBN: 81-7151-097-3, Translated with exhaustive notes by Prof. Muhammad Rahimuddin, Arabic 1 volume Al-Muwatta, ISBN N/A Various printings easily available A valuable ancient collection of Hadith based upon the actions of the prophet Muhammad’s city of Madina. One of the primary sources of Muslim life & practice. 6) Riyadh Al-Saliheen/Gardens of the Pious, Arabic/English ISBN N/A The widest used collection of Hadith in the Muslim world, stressing personal piety,faith and inner development. Various English translations are available the best is Gardens of the Righteous by former Judge Khan. 7) Al-Lu’Lu wal Marjan–Bukhari & Muslim Agreed upon compiled by Fuad A. Baqi English translation 2 volumes various printings. 8) Muwatta: Muhammad Shaybani; English/Arabic translated text of one of the key sources of Muslim worship & faith, ISBN 0-9547380-0-4 This work combines insights from 2 of the leading Imams of Sunni Islam. It is a very insightful-helpful book for all levels of religious training. 9) Risala Imam Shafi Arabic original 1 volume* ISBN N/A English Translation by Majid Khadduri: essential source of Islamic faith and worship by the founder of one of the famous madhabs and great Islamic /Jurist. 10) Path of Muhammad Imam Birgivi, ISBN 0941532-68-2 (English) 11) IN Pursuit of Virtue Ali ibn Hazm, ISBN 10-090746176x (Arabic/English) 12) Ibn Kathir Quran Translation Arabic, 4 volume various abridgements available Abridgement of Muhammad Ahmad Shakir, ISBN 977-15-0386-3 English translation various collections (avoid the Dar Salam edition). Very authentic Tafsir Commentary based upon hadith and stressing worship and creedal matters. 13) Life of Muhammad translation of Ibn Ishaq’s Sirat, ISBN 019630331 (Arabic Available) Earliest life of the Prophet Muhammad exhaustive details and facts. 14) Muhammad his life based upon the earliest sources by Martin Lings (Abu Bakr Siraj Al- Din) Modern biography highly devotional–a winner of many literary awards for religious books in Egypt & Pakistan. ISBN 0946621330 (English) 15) The Eternal Message of Muhammad by A. Rahman Azzam, ISBN 0946621489 (English) A simple treatment of basic Islamic teachings by an elder Arab statesman–this was a book given to Malcolm X upon his conversion at the Azhar University. Orthodox but written in a modern style and addressing many issues of a contemporary nature. 16) The Commentary on the Quran by Muhammad Jarir Tabari, abridged translation ISBN 0-19-920142-0 (Arabic Multi Vol.) Considered the greatest Imam of Quran commentary–simple style in-depth discussion of topics. 17) Daughters of Another Path - American Women Choosing Islam by Carol L. Anway 0964716909 Stories of American women who have converted to Islam including reasons for becoming Islam 18) Marriage and Family Building in Islam by Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari, 1 842000 83 7 On challenges in building successful families and keeping them together. 19) Muslim Women: A Biographical Dictionary by Aisha Bewley, 1 842000 53 5 Reference source of Muslim women throughout Islamic history from the first century AH to roughly the middle of the thirteenth century AH. 20) The Muslim Woman's and Muslim Man's Dress according to the Qur'an and Sunnah by Dr. Jamal Badawi, 1 842000 76 4 Very brief overview of the practical, moral, social and legal dimensions of the basic dress requirements for a Muslim Woman, 21) The Noble Woman by Aliya Butt, 1 842000 20 9 Explores why there is a gap between reality and popular perceptions concerning Muslim women. 22) The Importance of Sisterhood in Islam by Ruqaiyah Abdullah, 1 842000 17 9 A book that will help Muslim women improve social relations and strengthen ties within the Muslim community. 23) A Muslim Boy's Guide to Life's Big Changes by Sami Khan. 1 842 000 72 1 This book gives brotherly advice on life in general from Islam and friends, school and home life through to the physical changes a boy will experience from the age of 11 onwards. 24) A Muslim Girls Guide to Life's Big Changes by Rayhana Khan, 1 842000 65 9 Written from a big Sister perspective, this book explains all, from choosing the right friendship group, advice about school life and social life, to the physical changes a girl will experience as she grows up. 25) Woman in Shari'ah (Islamic Law) by Professor Abdur Rahman I. Doi, 0 907461 60 3 Outlines the rights and obligations of women in an Islamic society covering marriage, education, employment and inheritance., 26) The Muslim Woman's Handbook by Huda Khattab, 1 897940 00 9 A practical manual dealing with all aspects of a woman's daily life: personal hygiene, menstruation, hijab, marriage. 27) Women in the Qur'an and the Sunnah by Professor Abdur Rahman I. Doi, 0 907461 65 4 Role of the Muslim woman is defined and briefly described , 28) Islam: The Empowering Of Women by Aisha Bewley, 1 897940 75 0 Gives examples of how Muslim women acted in the past to remind us today of, not only what is permissible, but what is possible. 29) Bent Rib: A Journey through Women's Issues in Islam by Huda Khattab, 1 897940 57 2 A look at the main issues faced by Muslim women. Examines a number of controversial issues , 30) Engaged Surrender: African American Women and Islam by Carolyn Rouse, 10: 0520237951, 13: 978-0520237957 Shows Islam as a unique prism for clarifying the role of faith in contemporary black women's experience., 31) Qur’an-I-Karim transliterated tajwidi Qur’an, ISBN: 1879402998 SPIRITUALITY & GREAT IMAMS AND SHAYKHS OF GUIDANCE 32) Ihya Ulum al-din Imam Ghazali Arabic 4 volumes, various English translations all very valuable and essential Muslim devotional reading. The following are a list of English translations of this book: This is a standard work which has long set the norm of Orthodoxly for Sunnism before the rise of Salafism. English translations cover the following areas—Book of Doctrine, Book of knowledge, Purity, worship, prayer, fasting, charity pilgrimage. Book of destructive qualities,greed, gluttony, sexuality, envy, love of wealth etc. a) Deliverance from Error translated by R.J. McCARTHY, ISBN 1-88775-30-7 b) Faith in Divine Unity & Trust in Providence, ISBN 1-887752-35-8 c) Marvels of the Heart, ISBN 1-887752-35-8 d) Disciplining the Soul & Breaking the Two Desires, ISBN 0946621438 e) Remembrance of Death and & Life Hereafter, ISBN 094661136 f) Reflection of Pearls: Prophetic Prayers & Invocations, ISBN 0-728358-5-7 g) The Proper Conduct of Marriage in Islam, ISBN 1-882216-14-8 33) A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic, By Hans Wehr Macdonald & Evans Limited ISBN N/A Standard aid to the understanding of Arabic Religious text, easily available. 34) The Great Imams, By Muhammad Abu Zahra, ISBN N/A A University text level discussion of great legal/spiritual fathers of Muslim Orthodoxy by a leading luminary of the Azhar University compiled in the 1950's. One volume English translation: Multi Arabic volumes also easily available a) ABU HANIFA his life, times,views and theory and practice of Muslim law. The below covers the same for the other Imams. b) Imam Shafi by Muhammad Abu Zahra c) Imam ibn hanbal Muhammad Abu Zahra d) Imam Malik Muhammad Abu Zahra e) Imam Jafar Sadiq–Sunni presentation of great Imam of Shias also. Muhammad AbuZahra f) Ibn Hazm Muhammad Abu Zahra g) Imam Hussain Muhammad Abu Zahra h) Imam Ali Muhammad Abu Zahra 35) Fiqh Al-Sunnah by Sayyid Sabiq*, 4-5 volumes Arabic/English translation available/ American Trust Publications 5 volumes, ISBN 0-892590602 Comprehensive contemporary work of Muslim law by a former Azhar professor, judge and simplifyer of very complex works. Covers the basics of Muslim worship and everyday issues–in a practical realistic manner. 36) The Sufficient for the Seeker by Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani ***&*, Arabic 2 volume ISBN N/A , English translation 5 volumes by Mukhtar Holland A masterful work by one of the leaders of Classical Islam, scholar, jurist, chief judge and sermon deliver for the Grand mosque of Baghdad–and also among the greatest of the Sufi spiritual fathers whose Spiritual brotherhood still dominates every corner of the Sunni world from Africa to Indonesia.