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5 Books to read this October

Indulge in literary odysseys encompassing travel, human frailties, and the legacy of the British Empire. Explore the world through captivating narratives that delve into wanderlust, morality’s shades, culinary journeys, and imperial echoes. These must-reads promise to enlighten, provoke, and satiate your intellectual appetite. “Hanaan Khan, a busy 24-year-old juggling an internship at a Toronto radio […]

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Five of The Best Islamic History Books To Read in 2023

Finding new books to read is refreshing from time to time, especially when we’re starting a new month. Whilst February may still be a cold and gloomy month, starting a new read is a surefire way of staying warm and cosy. This time we recommend Islamic history books. Muslims from around the world will unanimously […]

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Four Books by Muslim Authors To Read in 2023

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With a new year comes new resolutions and for many of us, this includes diving into new books.  There’s no doubt that 2022 witnessed some awesome books, yet for many reasons, 2023 looks even better. From self-help to fiction and travel narratives to biographies, make room for some amazing additions to your reading list. What’s […]

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Rare Islamic Manuscripts To Be Showcased At Sharjah International Book Fair

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Islamic books and manuscripts dating back to the 13th century will be showcased for the first time in the Middle East. The 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) held annually has always attracted visitors from around the world. Launched in 1982, by Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the book fair lasts 11 days and […]

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Islam in Victorian Liverpool – A Book That Challenges The Narrative of Victorian Converts

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Translated and annotated by Yahya Birt, Riordan Macnamara and Münire Zeyneb Maksudoğlu, Islam in Victorian Liverpool is an eyewitness account and travelogue by Yusuf Samih Asmay about Britain’s first mosque in Liverpool and its community of Muslims. Known to the world as an Ottoman intellectual, Asmay brings to life Abdullah Quilliam’s (1856-1932) life and character […]

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TOP NEW BOOKS FOR APRIL

Cosy up with one of these brilliant reads Hare House SALLY HINCHCLIFFE (Mantle, £14.99) Now is the perfect time of year to curl up with a spooky story, and this really fits the bill. A middle-aged woman arrives in a remote area of Scotland, having left her job as a teacher under a cloud after […]

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