Islamic history is vast, layered, and endlessly fascinating --- a tapestry of empires, scholars, explorers, poets, and visionaries who transformed the world. But where do you even begin? Whether you’re a casual reader or someone looking to deepen your understanding of the Muslim world, these four essential books offer rich insights, compelling narratives, and a clearer sense of how Islamic civilisation evolved over the centuries.
3 Must-Read Books About Saidina Umar Al-Khattab — The Leader Who Changed History
Saidina Umar Al-Khattab (RA) — the second Caliph of Islam, known for his justice, wisdom, and fearless leadership. His era marked the expansion of the Muslim world, the establishment of governance rooted in integrity, and a legacy that continues to inspire leaders today. If you’re looking to understand the man behind the legend, here are three essential books that bring his story — and spirit — to life.
Not All Love Heals: How to Recognize a Toxic Relationship in 6 Ways
Sometimes it is baffling to witness couples who remain together despite years of constant conflict, emotional coldness, and an absence of harmony. These are 6 signs of a toxic relationship, based on insights by Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller in "Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment", with added Islamic perspectives to guide us in navigating such emotional challenges.
Early Muslims on Manners and Masculinity
Modernity has much debate regarding gender, gender roles, and gender excellence. The question “What separates a boy from a man” is asked often, and the answers vary depending on worldview. In recent times, there has been a push towards portraying true manliness as rough, vulgar, harsh, and arrogant. A new generation of masculinity coaches portrays these traits as traits of real men, directly contradicting prophetic teachings. A good character in Islam includes many essential traits. To start, we need to prioritize these six traits, but there are many others that we need to study and apply.
SHORT TAKES: My Journey Of Self-Actualisation – The Initial Fear To Conquer
M. Zulkifli shares a part of his journey of self-actualisation and learning various Islamic knowledge, formally and informally.
The Prophet’s Beautiful Compassion Toward Other Faith Communities
From respecting other faith communities to being kind in daily interactions, these principles portrayed by Rasulullah s.a.w. demonstrate a model of interfaith relations based on mutual respect, understanding and compassion, offering valuable lessons for fostering harmony in diverse communities today.
1. ASMAUL HUSNA – Allah
Allah Jalla Jalalah adalah nama bagi suatu Zat yang mesti ada, yang mengadakan sesuatu yang sebelumnya tiada. Wujudnya tanpa permulaan dan tanpa kesudahan. Allah Yang Maha Mulia dan Maha Agung, kewujudanNya adalah abadi.