The good references in this directions
Books available on PDF format
introduction to Quran before reading the Quran itself to help understand its message
Some first time readers of the Quran say there are repetitions and the topic changes from one focus to other within one chapter etc. The Quran is a unique book revealed in the changing circumstances of the people helping them, advising them, guiding them, resolving their confusion etc., and those expecting it to be like any regular book are recommended to read this introduction to Quran before reading the Quran itself to help understand its message.
Sayings and doings of Prophet Muhammad are compiled and are called Hadith.
The book compiled of sayings of Prophet Muhammad is called collections of Hadith .
Biography of Prophet Muhammad
written by a Christian Englishman
Towards understanding Islam
by Mowdoodi
An illustrated guide to understanding Islam
This covers interfaith dialogue.
The cross and the Crescent by Jerald Dirks.
The cross and the Crescent by Jerald Dirks.
Izhar ul Haq PDF format written by Moulana Kairanvi.
This book is the oldest and the first one written on interfaith dialogue in India.
Jihad Fil Islam by Moudoodi
Jihad Fil Islam by Moudoodi(The book explains in detail what is concept of Jihad in Islam.
Books by American pastors
Understanding Islam by Jerald Dirks
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In Understanding, Islam Dr. Dirks offers a timely and factually correct alternative to understanding Islam. It is written for the Western, and primarily Christian, reader. The primary focus of the Book is on what is termed Sunni Islam, i.e., the Islam practiced by approximately 85-90% of the self-professed Muslims in the world. The Book is unique in several respects. It treats Islam from its own point of view.It is written by a natural-born American for the Western reader, and thus may avoid some of the cultural overlay that accompanies some books on Islam written by other Muslim authors. |
| The author is an American who has practiced Islam both while living in America and in the Middle East, thus offering a broader perspective than would have otherwise been possible. As a convert from Christianity to Islam, and as a former ordained minister within Christianity, the author does a very good job of expounding the commonalties and contrasts of Islam with Judaism and Christianity, while still avoiding the temptation to distort Islam by interpreting it from within a Judaeo-Christian perspective. The reader is introduced to Islam almost exclusively through the two primary sources of Islam, i.e., the Qur’an and the Sunnah, which are the only completely authoritative sources on Islam. | |
More in Common Than You Think: The Bridge Between Islam and Christianity by William W. Baker,
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William W. Baker, a well-traveled Christian theologian and Biblical archeologist, has released an important work that is timely and pertinent to advancing human understanding and tolerance by shattering stereotypes and misconceptions that have often arisen between followers of the world’s two largest monotheistic faiths, Christianity and Islam.In this clear and concise text, Baker introduces laypersons to the great religion of Islam,which now has some 1.2 billion adherents and is the fastest-growing religion in both the United States and the United Kingdom. |
| Baker’s central theme throughout “More in Common Than You Think” is mapping the common ground between Islam and Christianity. | |
Some American Muslims who are also on youtube
Miracles of Prophet Muhammad.By Yousuf Estes a former pastor..
Yusuf Estes runs an Islamic TV program. www.Guideus.tv
Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi
Website Links
Good informative websites on Islam.You may call them or write them with your questions and speak with a life person.