Discovering Islam

by Moustafa Al-Qazwini

This book is one of the many Islamic publications distributed by Ahlulbayt Organization throughout the world in different languages with the aim of conveying the message of Islam to the people of the world. You may read this book carefully and should you be interested to have further study on such publications you can contact us through www.shia.es Naturally, if we find you to be a keen and energetic reader we shall give a deserving response in sending you some other publications of this Organization.

124 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2001

Reviews

[Ali Tehrani]

This is an informational guide that provides a brief overview of Islam's core tenets, from a Shi'a perspective. The book is easily at its best when it's quoting the Qu'ran or the examples of the Prophet or the Imams.

I consider myself a relatively knowledgeable Muslim, and I learned some new things and was reminded of other things that deepened my appreciation for Islam by reading this book.

But ultimately, this book is intended to convey a sense of what Islam is about. It does not intend to and does not delve into the spiritual beauty of Islam; it's not the most inspiring book. I would be shocked if someone read this and, on that basis, converted to Islam. But I think it does provide a general overview, a skeletal introduction of some key Islamic concepts. And for anyone looking for just that, I think this book would be a valuable read.

Even for someone with a more comprehensive understanding of Islam, this book may well be worth your time just as a source of reminders. It's a short book, and I think it took no more than 4 hours to read through its 128 pages.

[Hanan Al-zubaidy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good introductory book to Islam - provides a thorough breakdown of all aspects of the faith. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to lean more about Islam. I would also highly recommend this book to Muslim families who want to teach their children about Islam.

[Zahra Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty good book on basics of Islam. Really a beginner book. Probably the first book you should read as an intro.

[Mark Russell · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very straight forward and honest statement of what Islam is from a Muslim.