Start free trial
EnglishEnglish
EspañolSpanish
简体中文Chinese
繁體中文Chinese (Traditional)
FrançaisFrench
DeutschGerman
日本語Japanese
PortuguêsPortuguese
ItalianoItalian
한국어Korean
РусскийRussian
NederlandsDutch
العربيةArabic
PolskiPolish
हिन्दीHindi
Tiếng ViệtVietnamese
SvenskaSwedish
ΕλληνικάGreek
TürkçeTurkish
ไทยThai
ČeštinaCzech
RomânăRomanian
MagyarHungarian
УкраїнськаUkrainian
IndonesiaIndonesian
DanskDanish
SuomiFinnish
БългарскиBulgarian
עבריתHebrew
NorskNorwegian
HrvatskiCroatian
CatalàCatalan
SlovenčinaSlovak
LietuviųLithuanian
SlovenščinaSlovenian
СрпскиSerbian
EestiEstonian
LatviešuLatvian
فارسیPersian
മലയാളംMalayalam
தமிழ்Tamil
اردوUrdu
SoBrief
Searching...
The Koran
by Michael A. Cook • 2000
Why the Koran is recited, not read, and worn copies are buried, not discarded.
3.37
822
The Koran Summary
The Koran 92%
Why the Koran is recited, not read, and worn copies are buried, not discarded.
by Michael A. Cook 2000
3.37
822 ratings
The Bible, the Qur'an, and Science
by Maurice Bucaille • 1976
A French doctor compares scripture to science: the Qur'an is uniquely accurate where the Bible errs.
4.00
2k+
The Bible, the Qur'an, and Science Summary
The Bible, the Qur'an, and Science 92%
A French doctor compares scripture to science: the Qur'an is uniquely accurate where the Bible errs.
by Maurice Bucaille 1976
4.00
2k+ ratings
The Koran For Dummies
by Sohaib Sultan • 2004
A beginner's tour of the Koran: law, jihad, women, and the 23-year revelation story.
3.71
117
The Koran For Dummies Summary
The Koran For Dummies 91%
A beginner's tour of the Koran: law, jihad, women, and the 23-year revelation story.
by Sohaib Sultan 2004
3.71
117 ratings
The Koran
by Anonymous
One God, one final messenger: the revelation that calls every soul to judgment.
4.38
73k+
The Koran Summary
The Koran 91%
One God, one final messenger: the revelation that calls every soul to judgment.
by Anonymous
4.38
73k+ ratings
The Clear Quran
by Mustafa Khattab • 2022
One God, one test, one judgment: a thematic translation that surfaces the Quran's unified message.
4.67
418
The Clear Quran Summary
The Clear Quran 90%
One God, one test, one judgment: a thematic translation that surfaces the Quran's unified message.
by Mustafa Khattab 2022
4.67
418 ratings
"Believing Women" in Islam
by Asma Barlas • 2002
The Qur'an's patriarchy was written by men, not God.
4.26
1k+
"Believing Women" in Islam Summary
"Believing Women" in Islam 90%
The Qur'an's patriarchy was written by men, not God.
by Asma Barlas 2002
4.26
1k+ ratings
Quran in English
by Talal Itani • 2014
No thees and thous. A translation that finally makes the Quran's core teachings plain and direct.
3.98
1k+
Quran in English Summary
Quran in English 90%
No thees and thous. A translation that finally makes the Quran's core teachings plain and direct.
by Talal Itani 2014
3.98
1k+ ratings
The Syro-Aramaic Reading of the Koran
by Christoph Luxenberg • 2007
Syriac reveals the Quran's virgins are grapes, boys iced juice, and source a Christian lectionary.
3.85
118
The Syro-Aramaic Reading of the Koran Summary
The Syro-Aramaic Reading of the Koran 90%
Syriac reveals the Quran's virgins are grapes, boys iced juice, and source a Christian lectionary.
by Christoph Luxenberg 2007
3.85
118 ratings
Misquoting Muhammad
by Jonathan A.C. Brown • 2014
How a chain of scholars kept Islam's scriptures from chaos. The modern forces that broke it.
4.34
1k+
Misquoting Muhammad Summary
Misquoting Muhammad 90%
How a chain of scholars kept Islam's scriptures from chaos. The modern forces that broke it.
by Jonathan A.C. Brown 2014
4.34
1k+ ratings
The Hadith
by محمد بن إسماعيل البخاري
The Qur'an is the constitution; this is the case law: 2,600 authenticated sayings of the Prophet.
4.59
2k+
The Hadith Summary
The Hadith 89%
The Qur'an is the constitution; this is the case law: 2,600 authenticated sayings of the Prophet.
by محمد بن إسماعيل البخاري
4.59
2k+ ratings
The Complete Infidel's Guide to the Koran
by Robert Spencer • 2009
Western leaders call the Koran peaceful. Read fully, it commands war and subjugation.
3.72
891
The Complete Infidel's Guide to the Koran Summary
The Complete Infidel's Guide to the Koran 89%
Western leaders call the Koran peaceful. Read fully, it commands war and subjugation.
by Robert Spencer 2009
3.72
891 ratings
What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur'an
by James R. White • 2013
The Qur'an's claims about Christianity fail historically. A single command in its pages reveals how.
4.34
998
What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur'an Summary
What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur'an 89%
The Qur'an's claims about Christianity fail historically. A single command in its pages reveals how.
by James R. White 2013
4.34
998 ratings
Knowing Scripture
by R.C. Sproul • 1960
Exegesis pulls meaning out, eisegesis reads it in. A short course in doing the first.
4.32
3k+
Knowing Scripture Summary
Knowing Scripture 89%
Exegesis pulls meaning out, eisegesis reads it in. A short course in doing the first.
by R.C. Sproul 1960
4.32
3k+ ratings
Great World Religions
by John L. Esposito • 2003
Islam's core beliefs unite 1.2 billion people. Its internal debates will define the next century.
3.72
378
Great World Religions Summary
Great World Religions 89%
Islam's core beliefs unite 1.2 billion people. Its internal debates will define the next century.
by John L. Esposito 2003
3.72
378 ratings
The Truth About Muhammad
by Robert Spencer • 2006
Jihadists follow a Muhammad who conquered through fear. Islam's canonical texts agree.
3.88
2k+
The Truth About Muhammad Summary
The Truth About Muhammad 89%
Jihadists follow a Muhammad who conquered through fear. Islam's canonical texts agree.
by Robert Spencer 2006
3.88
2k+ ratings
Being Muslim
by Asad Tarsin • 2015
Prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage: the practical how-to, plus the inner work most guides skip.
4.53
263
Being Muslim Summary
Being Muslim 89%
Prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage: the practical how-to, plus the inner work most guides skip.
by Asad Tarsin 2015
4.53
263 ratings
The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam
by Muhammad Iqbal • 1934
Islam's spirit is empirical, not static; a proof that it demands continuous renewal.
4.28
2k+
The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam Summary
The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam 89%
Islam's spirit is empirical, not static; a proof that it demands continuous renewal.
by Muhammad Iqbal 1934
4.28
2k+ ratings
If the Oceans Were Ink
by Carla Power • 2015
A year studying the Quran with a traditional sheikh cost a secular journalist all her certainties.
4.12
2k+
If the Oceans Were Ink Summary
If the Oceans Were Ink 89%
A year studying the Quran with a traditional sheikh cost a secular journalist all her certainties.
by Carla Power 2015
4.12
2k+ ratings
Unveiling Islam
by Ergun Mehmet Caner • 2002
Disowned by their father for converting to Christ, two brothers dissect Islam's core doctrines.
3.79
590
Unveiling Islam Summary
Unveiling Islam 88%
Disowned by their father for converting to Christ, two brothers dissect Islam's core doctrines.
by Ergun Mehmet Caner 2002
3.79
590 ratings
The Curse of God
by Harris Sultan • 2018
Predatory prophet, flawed scripture, impossible god: an ex-Muslim states the case against Islam.
3.91
159
The Curse of God Summary
The Curse of God 88%
Predatory prophet, flawed scripture, impossible god: an ex-Muslim states the case against Islam.
by Harris Sultan 2018
3.91
159 ratings
Brief Insights on Mastering the Bible
by Michael S. Heiser • 2018
Eighty one-minute insights that teach you to read the Bible through ancient eyes, not modern ones.
4.54
114
Brief Insights on Mastering the Bible Summary
Brief Insights on Mastering the Bible 88%
Eighty one-minute insights that teach you to read the Bible through ancient eyes, not modern ones.
by Michael S. Heiser 2018
4.54
114 ratings
Islam and the Destiny of Man
by Charles Le Gai Eaton • 1985
Islam's law, art, and mysticism flow from one claim: Divine Unity. A Western convert explains.
4.40
1k+
Islam and the Destiny of Man Summary
Islam and the Destiny of Man 88%
Islam's law, art, and mysticism flow from one claim: Divine Unity. A Western convert explains.
by Charles Le Gai Eaton 1985
4.40
1k+ ratings
Demystifying Islam
by Harris Zafar • 2014
Jihad, shariah, and Islam's most misunderstood terms: a Muslim sets the record straight.
3.83
29
Demystifying Islam Summary
Demystifying Islam 88%
Jihad, shariah, and Islam's most misunderstood terms: a Muslim sets the record straight.
by Harris Zafar 2014
3.83
29 ratings
In The Early Hours
by Khurram Murad • 2000
A guide to inner purification, constant remembrance of God, and living by the Prophet's example.
4.60
570
In The Early Hours Summary
In The Early Hours 88%
A guide to inner purification, constant remembrance of God, and living by the Prophet's example.
by Khurram Murad 2000
4.60
570 ratings
Purification of the Heart
by Hamza Yusuf • 2004
Your heart is sicker than you think. Here is the diagnostic manual and the Islamic prescription.
4.53
4k+
Purification of the Heart Summary
Purification of the Heart 88%
Your heart is sicker than you think. Here is the diagnostic manual and the Islamic prescription.
by Hamza Yusuf 2004
4.53
4k+ ratings
Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics
by Walter C. Kaiser Jr. • 1994
The interpretive principles for recovering an ancient author's meaning and carrying it into today.
3.82
369
Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics Summary
Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics 88%
The interpretive principles for recovering an ancient author's meaning and carrying it into today.
by Walter C. Kaiser Jr. 1994
3.82
369 ratings
Reading Genesis
by Marilynne Robinson • 2024
Genesis is not history. It is a sustained argument for God's goodness, centuries in the making.
4.01
2k+
Reading Genesis Summary
Reading Genesis 88%
Genesis is not history. It is a sustained argument for God's goodness, centuries in the making.
by Marilynne Robinson 2024
4.01
2k+ ratings
Jesus the Son of God
by D.A. Carson • 2012
Son of God is many titles in one. Stripping it to 'Messiah' for Muslims strips the gospel.
4.19
457
Jesus the Son of God Summary
Jesus the Son of God 88%
Son of God is many titles in one. Stripping it to 'Messiah' for Muslims strips the gospel.
by D.A. Carson 2012
4.19
457 ratings
Reflecting on the Names of Allah
by Jinan Yousef • 2020
God's names are not abstract titles: they are practical tools for spiritual change and knowing Him.
4.85
292
Reflecting on the Names of Allah Summary
Reflecting on the Names of Allah 88%
God's names are not abstract titles: they are practical tools for spiritual change and knowing Him.
by Jinan Yousef 2020
4.85
292 ratings
Islam
by Karen Armstrong • 2000
Political triumph, not suffering, became Islam's proof of God. That made decline a crisis of faith.
4.04
11k+
Islam Summary
Islam 88%
Political triumph, not suffering, became Islam's proof of God. That made decline a crisis of faith.
by Karen Armstrong 2000
4.04
11k+ ratings
Women of the Word
by Jen Wilkin • 2014
Stop treating the Bible as a self-help book. A method to study it with your mind first.
4.51
21k+
Women of the Word Summary
Women of the Word 88%
Stop treating the Bible as a self-help book. A method to study it with your mind first.
by Jen Wilkin 2014
4.51
21k+ ratings
The Bible Tells Me So
by Peter Enns • 2014
Defending perfection made the Bible unreadable; its messy humanity is the real gift.
4.22
6k+
The Bible Tells Me So Summary
The Bible Tells Me So 88%
Defending perfection made the Bible unreadable; its messy humanity is the real gift.
by Peter Enns 2014
4.22
6k+ ratings
Revive Your Heart
by Nouman Ali Khan • 2017
Faith that's just rules is dead. Here's how to put a living heart back inside your Islam.
4.47
3k+
Revive Your Heart Summary
Revive Your Heart 88%
Faith that's just rules is dead. Here's how to put a living heart back inside your Islam.
by Nouman Ali Khan 2017
4.47
3k+ ratings
The Ideal Muslimah
by Muhammad Ali al-Hashimi • 2010
How the Muslim woman builds Islamic character across worship, marriage, parenting, and community.
4.33
1k+
The Ideal Muslimah Summary
The Ideal Muslimah 87%
How the Muslim woman builds Islamic character across worship, marriage, parenting, and community.
by Muhammad Ali al-Hashimi 2010
4.33
1k+ ratings
Reclaim Your Heart
by Yasmin Mogahed • 2012
Why your attachments keep breaking your heart, and how to find an anchor that holds.
4.41
14k+
Reclaim Your Heart Summary
Reclaim Your Heart 87%
Why your attachments keep breaking your heart, and how to find an anchor that holds.
by Yasmin Mogahed 2012
4.41
14k+ ratings
How to Read the Bible Book by Book
by Gordon D. Fee • 2001
Scripture is one story, not sixty-six fragments. A walkthrough that shows how each book fits.
4.22
1k+
How to Read the Bible Book by Book Summary
How to Read the Bible Book by Book 87%
Scripture is one story, not sixty-six fragments. A walkthrough that shows how each book fits.
by Gordon D. Fee 2001
4.22
1k+ ratings
Essential Sufism
by James Fadiman • 1997
The heart of Sufism: love, remembrance, and service dissolve the wall between self and God.
4.07
978
Essential Sufism Summary
Essential Sufism 87%
The heart of Sufism: love, remembrance, and service dissolve the wall between self and God.
by James Fadiman 1997
4.07
978 ratings
How to Read the Bible
by James L. Kugel • 2007
Ancient readers saw one Bible. Scholars see rival sources, parallel laws, and an evolving God.
4.33
1k+
How to Read the Bible Summary
How to Read the Bible 87%
Ancient readers saw one Bible. Scholars see rival sources, parallel laws, and an evolving God.
by James L. Kugel 2007
4.33
1k+ ratings
Resistance
by Alastair Crooke • 2009
The Islamist revolution isn't about land: it's a fight over what a human being is.
4.00
36
Resistance Summary
Resistance 87%
The Islamist revolution isn't about land: it's a fight over what a human being is.
by Alastair Crooke 2009
4.00
36 ratings
Justice and Remembrance
by Reza Shah-Kazemi • 2006
To rule justly, the heart needs more polishing than the mind needs training.
4.41
124
Justice and Remembrance Summary
Justice and Remembrance 87%
To rule justly, the heart needs more polishing than the mind needs training.
by Reza Shah-Kazemi 2006
4.41
124 ratings
Islam and Democracy
by Fatema Mernissi • 1992
The Arab world resists democracy not over scripture but over a deeper terror: the free individual.
3.83
210
Islam and Democracy Summary
Islam and Democracy 87%
The Arab world resists democracy not over scripture but over a deeper terror: the free individual.
by Fatema Mernissi 1992
3.83
210 ratings
Communicating with Allah
by Bassam Saeh • 2018
The prayer you rush through was built to transform you. Learn what the pauses unlock.
4.39
138
Communicating with Allah Summary
Communicating with Allah 87%
The prayer you rush through was built to transform you. Learn what the pauses unlock.
by Bassam Saeh 2018
4.39
138 ratings
How (Not) to Read the Bible
by Dan Kimball • 2020
That violent, sexist Bible passage you ignore: the context that makes it make sense.
4.19
1k+
How (Not) to Read the Bible Summary
How (Not) to Read the Bible 87%
That violent, sexist Bible passage you ignore: the context that makes it make sense.
by Dan Kimball 2020
4.19
1k+ ratings
Al-Ghazali on Disciplining the Soul and on Breaking the Two Desires
by Abu Hamid al-Ghazali • 1990
Why hunger is a spiritual technology and desire a discipline, from Islam's great psychologist.
4.58
639
Al-Ghazali on Disciplining the Soul and on Breaking the Two Desires Summary
Al-Ghazali on Disciplining the Soul and on Breaking the Two Desires 87%
Why hunger is a spiritual technology and desire a discipline, from Islam's great psychologist.
by Abu Hamid al-Ghazali 1990
4.58
639 ratings
The Alchemy of Happiness
by Abu Hamid al-Ghazali • 1105
True happiness is not a feeling but a vision; the map lies inside your own soul.
4.11
3k+
The Alchemy of Happiness Summary
The Alchemy of Happiness 87%
True happiness is not a feeling but a vision; the map lies inside your own soul.
by Abu Hamid al-Ghazali 1105
4.11
3k+ ratings
The Evolution of Fiqh
by Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips • 1988
Islamic law was built on reason, then sealed by blind imitation. Six centuries of decline explained.
4.36
364
The Evolution of Fiqh Summary
The Evolution of Fiqh 87%
Islamic law was built on reason, then sealed by blind imitation. Six centuries of decline explained.
by Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips 1988
4.36
364 ratings
Preaching Christ from the Old Testament
by Sidney Greidanus • 1999
A ten-step method that finds Christ in any Old Testament passage, without twisting the text.
4.19
359
Preaching Christ from the Old Testament Summary
Preaching Christ from the Old Testament 87%
A ten-step method that finds Christ in any Old Testament passage, without twisting the text.
by Sidney Greidanus 1999
4.19
359 ratings
The Content of Character
by Al-Amin bin Ali Mazrui • 2005
What Muhammad taught about character, and the method scholars used to verify it.
4.64
201
The Content of Character Summary
The Content of Character 87%
What Muhammad taught about character, and the method scholars used to verify it.
by Al-Amin bin Ali Mazrui 2005
4.64
201 ratings
On the Duties of Brotherhood
by Abu Hamid al-Ghazali • 2016
Al-Ghazali's manual for a brotherhood stronger than blood, where help arrives without being asked.
On the Duties of Brotherhood Summary
On the Duties of Brotherhood 87%
Al-Ghazali's manual for a brotherhood stronger than blood, where help arrives without being asked.
by Abu Hamid al-Ghazali 2016
Demons
by Michael S. Heiser • 2020
The Bible's demons come from dead giants, not fallen angels. Translation erased the real story.
4.34
872
Demons Summary
Demons 87%
The Bible's demons come from dead giants, not fallen angels. Translation erased the real story.
by Michael S. Heiser 2020
4.34
872 ratings
Home
Swipe
Library
Get App
Try Full Access for 3 Days
Listen, bookmark, and more
Compare Features Free Pro
📖 Read Summaries
Read unlimited summaries. Free users get 3 per month
🎧 Listen to Summaries
Listen to unlimited summaries in 40 languages
❤️ Unlimited Bookmarks
Free users are limited to 4
📜 Unlimited History
Free users are limited to 4
📥 Unlimited Downloads
Free users are limited to 1
Risk-Free Timeline
Today: Get Instant Access
Listen to full summaries of 26,000+ books. That's 12,000+ hours of audio!
Day 2: Trial Reminder
We'll send you a notification that your trial is ending soon.
Day 3: Your subscription begins
You'll be charged on Jul 25,
cancel anytime before.
Consume 2.8× More Books
2.8× more books Listening Reading
Our users love us
600,000+ readers
Trustpilot Rating
TrustPilot
4.6 Excellent
This site is a total game-changer. I've been flying through book summaries like never before. Highly, highly recommend.
— Dave G
Worth my money and time, and really well made. I've never seen this quality of summaries on other websites. Very helpful!
— Em
Highly recommended!! Fantastic service. Perfect for those that want a little more than a teaser but not all the intricate details of a full audio book.
— Greg M
Save 62%
Yearly
$119.88 $44.99/year/yr
$3.75/mo
Monthly
$9.99/mo
Start a 3-Day Free Trial
3 days free, then $44.99/year. Cancel anytime.
Unlock a world of fiction & nonfiction books
26,000+ books for the price of 2 books
Read any book in 10 minutes
Discover new books like Tinder
Request any book if it's not summarized
Read more books than anyone you know
#1 app for book lovers
Lifelike & immersive summaries
30-day money-back guarantee
Download summaries in EPUBs or PDFs
Cancel anytime in a few clicks
Scanner
Find a barcode to scan

We have a special gift for you
Open
38% OFF
DISCOUNT FOR YOU
$79.99
$49.99/year
only $4.16 per month
Continue
2 taps to start, super easy to cancel
Settings
General
Widget
Loading...
We have a special gift for you
Open
38% OFF
DISCOUNT FOR YOU
$79.99
$49.99/year
only $4.16 per month
Continue
2 taps to start, super easy to cancel