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Top 4 Ramadan: Books for Adults

By Huda, About.com

If you are looking beyond a basic introduction to the Islamic month of fasting, these books go deeper into the spiritual meaning of Ramadan and the details of the fast. Appropriate for Muslims, and for non-Muslims wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the faith.

1. Ramadan: Motivating Believers into Action, by Laleh Bakhtiar, Ph.D.

A deeper look at Ramadan, through the collected writings of al-Ghazzali, Jilani, Imam Jawziyya, Ibn Sireen, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Mawlana Mawdudi and others. Presented from an interfaith perspective.
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2. Fasting in Ramadaan as Observed by the Prophet, by Sheikh al-Hilaalee

Using authoritative sources, the authors address the legal issues of fasting during Ramadan. Topics include: sighting of the moon, Lailatul-Qadr, taraaweeh prayers, Zakaatul-Fitr and itikaaf.

3. Ramadaan Companion: Spiritual Reflections, by Faisal Abdur-Razak

One of the benefits of Ramadan is to have an opportunity to spend more time in the remembrance of Allah (dhikr). This title seeks to assist the reader by providing guidance in dhikr.

4. Fasts as Ordained Before You, by Muhammad Umar Chand

An interfaith look at fasting in the traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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