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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 91%
Syriac reveals the Quran's virgins are grapes, boys iced juice, and source a Christian lectionary.
by Christoph Luxenberg 2007
3.85
118 ratings
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 91%
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 90%
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 89%
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 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 89%
One God, one test, one judgment: a thematic translation that surfaces the Quran's unified message.
by Mustafa Khattab 2022
4.67
418 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 89%
One God, one final messenger: the revelation that calls every soul to judgment.
by Anonymous
4.38
73k+ 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 88%
The Qur'an's patriarchy was written by men, not God.
by Asma Barlas 2002
4.26
1k+ 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 88%
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
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 88%
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 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 88%
Western leaders call the Koran peaceful. Read fully, it commands war and subjugation.
by Robert Spencer 2009
3.72
891 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 87%
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 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 87%
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
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 87%
Prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage: the practical how-to, plus the inner work most guides skip.
by Asad Tarsin 2015
4.53
263 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 87%
A year studying the Quran with a traditional sheikh cost a secular journalist all her certainties.
by Carla Power 2015
4.12
2k+ 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 87%
Jihadists follow a Muhammad who conquered through fear. Islam's canonical texts agree.
by Robert Spencer 2006
3.88
2k+ ratings
Lingüistica Para Todos / Introducing Linguistics
by R.L. Trask • 1996
From baby babbling to brain damage, a scientific tour of the system that makes us human.
3.90
991
Lingüistica Para Todos / Introducing Linguistics Summary
Lingüistica Para Todos / Introducing Linguistics 87%
From baby babbling to brain damage, a scientific tour of the system that makes us human.
by R.L. Trask 1996
3.90
991 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 87%
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
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 87%
A guide to inner purification, constant remembrance of God, and living by the Prophet's example.
by Khurram Murad 2000
4.60
570 ratings
El pequeño libro del lenguaje
by David Crystal • 2012
Grammar runs without a rulebook. Your accent is your signature. And every language remakes itself.
3.75
2k+
El pequeño libro del lenguaje Summary
El pequeño libro del lenguaje 87%
Grammar runs without a rulebook. Your accent is your signature. And every language remakes itself.
by David Crystal 2012
3.75
2k+ 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 87%
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 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 87%
Predatory prophet, flawed scripture, impossible god: an ex-Muslim states the case against Islam.
by Harris Sultan 2018
3.91
159 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 87%
Your heart is sicker than you think. Here is the diagnostic manual and the Islamic prescription.
by Hamza Yusuf 2004
4.53
4k+ 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 87%
Jihad, shariah, and Islam's most misunderstood terms: a Muslim sets the record straight.
by Harris Zafar 2014
3.83
29 ratings
The Loom of Language
by Frederick Bodmer • 1943
Languages are not taught. They are inherited. The family tree unlocks what phrasebooks never will.
4.16
398
The Loom of Language Summary
The Loom of Language 87%
Languages are not taught. They are inherited. The family tree unlocks what phrasebooks never will.
by Frederick Bodmer 1943
4.16
398 ratings
Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition
by Stephen D. Krashen • 1982
Grammar study is an editor, not the engine. One real conversation beats a hundred drills.
4.23
230
Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition Summary
Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition 87%
Grammar study is an editor, not the engine. One real conversation beats a hundred drills.
by Stephen D. Krashen 1982
4.23
230 ratings
The Use of the Septuagint in New Testament Research
by R. Timothy McLay • 2003
The Bible the apostles read was Greek, not Hebrew. Recovering it changes everything.
4.04
27
The Use of the Septuagint in New Testament Research Summary
The Use of the Septuagint in New Testament Research 87%
The Bible the apostles read was Greek, not Hebrew. Recovering it changes everything.
by R. Timothy McLay 2003
4.04
27 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 87%
Islam's spirit is empirical, not static; a proof that it demands continuous renewal.
by Muhammad Iqbal 1934
4.28
2k+ 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
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
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 87%
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
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 86%
The prayer you rush through was built to transform you. Learn what the pauses unlock.
by Bassam Saeh 2018
4.39
138 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 86%
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
Dictionary of American Slang
by Robert L. Chapman • 1998
Slang is a psychological shield, a substitute for the fist, and language at its most honest.
3.91
43
Dictionary of American Slang Summary
Dictionary of American Slang 86%
Slang is a psychological shield, a substitute for the fist, and language at its most honest.
by Robert L. Chapman 1998
3.91
43 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 86%
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
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 86%
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
A World Without "Whom"
by Emmy J. Favilla • 2017
The internet changed English. Here is the style guide that keeps up.
3.72
491
A World Without "Whom" Summary
A World Without "Whom" 86%
The internet changed English. Here is the style guide that keeps up.
by Emmy J. Favilla 2017
3.72
491 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 86%
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
Uncovering the Logic of English
by Denise Eide • 2011
Thirty rules explain 98% of English spellings. Schools quit teaching them; here they are.
4.53
2k+
Uncovering the Logic of English Summary
Uncovering the Logic of English 86%
Thirty rules explain 98% of English spellings. Schools quit teaching them; here they are.
by Denise Eide 2011
4.53
2k+ ratings
Like, Literally, Dude
by Valerie Fridland • 2023
Vocal fry, um, and literally: the science that turns every grammar pet peeve into a feature.
3.85
925
Like, Literally, Dude Summary
Like, Literally, Dude 86%
Vocal fry, um, and literally: the science that turns every grammar pet peeve into a feature.
by Valerie Fridland 2023
3.85
925 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 86%
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
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 86%
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 Sense of Style
by Steven Pinker • 2014
Why can't smart people write clearly? A cognitive scientist blames one mental blind spot.
4.04
9k+
The Sense of Style Summary
The Sense of Style 86%
Why can't smart people write clearly? A cognitive scientist blames one mental blind spot.
by Steven Pinker 2014
4.04
9k+ ratings
The Psychology of Language
by Trevor A. Harley • 1995
Language errors are not failures; they are data that expose the cognitive architecture of the mind.
3.77
131
The Psychology of Language Summary
The Psychology of Language 86%
Language errors are not failures; they are data that expose the cognitive architecture of the mind.
by Trevor A. Harley 1995
3.77
131 ratings
La sociolinguistique
by Louis-Jean Calvet • 1993
Language stripped of society is a fiction. Every accent, loanword, and policy proves it.
3.94
66
La sociolinguistique Summary
La sociolinguistique 86%
Language stripped of society is a fiction. Every accent, loanword, and policy proves it.
by Louis-Jean Calvet 1993
3.94
66 ratings
Style
by Joseph M. Williams • 1981
Clarity is structural, not mysterious. The diagnostic principles that tell you exactly what to fix.
4.21
2k+
Style Summary
Style 86%
Clarity is structural, not mysterious. The diagnostic principles that tell you exactly what to fix.
by Joseph M. Williams 1981
4.21
2k+ ratings
The Unfolding of Language
by Guy Deutscher • 2005
Language has no inventor. Its intricate architecture is the product of decay, not deliberate design.
4.22
4k+
The Unfolding of Language Summary
The Unfolding of Language 86%
Language has no inventor. Its intricate architecture is the product of decay, not deliberate design.
by Guy Deutscher 2005
4.22
4k+ 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 86%
Exegesis pulls meaning out, eisegesis reads it in. A short course in doing the first.
by R.C. Sproul 1960
4.32
3k+ 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 86%
Why your attachments keep breaking your heart, and how to find an anchor that holds.
by Yasmin Mogahed 2012
4.41
14k+ ratings
The Productive Muslim
by Mohammed Faris • 2016
Productivity fails without purpose. Islam supplies both the purpose and a practical method.
4.49
2k+
The Productive Muslim Summary
The Productive Muslim 86%
Productivity fails without purpose. Islam supplies both the purpose and a practical method.
by Mohammed Faris 2016
4.49
2k+ ratings
The Language Instinct
by Steven Pinker • 1994
Children don't learn language; they reinvent it, driven by grammar etched into the brain.
4.01
23k+
The Language Instinct Summary
The Language Instinct 86%
Children don't learn language; they reinvent it, driven by grammar etched into the brain.
by Steven Pinker 1994
4.01
23k+ ratings
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