4 Must-Read Books on Islamic History

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.

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.

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