Top 10 Ramadan Books to Read for Spiritual Growth
Top 10 Ramadan Books to Read for Spiritual Growth, Maintain Your Faith Stronger During the Holy Month Ramadan is a time of self-accountability and self-control that shows in people through wide fasting and Salah (prayers). For Muslims across the world, it’s an occasion to enhance their tie with Allah, observe self-discipline, and grow kindness. However, the reading of books with spiritual value can further enhance individual development during this month. For this transformative period, books that incorporate Quranic explanations, prophets’ sayings, and eternal super spiritual help are paramount. Here is a list with a few recommendations for the best 10 Ramadan books intended to increase inner calm, gratitude, and contemplation.
The Holy Quran (With a Reliable Tafsir)
For those Muslims who have not been able to read the Quran due to prior engagements, Ramadan is the best time to get it done. Muslims all over the world consider the Quran to be the most powerful divine revelation, and with the help of a reliable tafsir like Tafsir Ibn Kathir or The Clear Quran by Dr. Mustafa Khattab, understanding the context is made so much easier. Reading the Quran during this special month of Ramadan is extremely powerful. Even if you are not able to get through it all, a few insightful pages can be attention grabbing as well.
The Book of Assistance by Imam Abdullah Ibn Alawi Al-Haddad
It is well known that what goes around comes around, especially in the world of Spirituality, which is known as Sufism. Fasting, patience, and gratitude are essential values of our beloved month of Ramadan and Imam Al-Haddad’s teachings, especially the ones focused on gratitude and willingness hit home, making him the perfect candidate for the month. It allows them to internalize their goals and actions within a higher purpose.
Purification of the Heart by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
Using methodologies of traditional Islamic scholarship, this book evaluates the concepts of spiritual vices such as envy, arrogance, and resentment, along with their remedies. The commentaries by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf on the poem Matharat al-Qulub by Imam Al-Mowlud is so insightful that it easily allows one to engage in reflecting on Al-Mowlud’s Matharat Al-Qulub during the 10 nights of Ramadan.
The Month of Ramadan: An In-Depth Guide by Imam Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali
This endeavor is enriching even personally to the refined medieval scholar because of the Hadith, especially during Ramadan’s hadith, its unique feature of customs and history. These will surely help the researcher’s avid readers and practitioners of the faith.
Reclaim Your Heart by Yasmin Mogahed mogahed’s
approach to spiritual wellness is refreshing. Especially, the coping of detachment, loss, and finding solace in Allah is especially relevant for practitioners during Ramadan, and the soothing stories from Sr. Yasmin’s life alongside Quranic verses make this book the right publication to deal with emotional pain.
The Productive Muslim by Mohammed Faris
The general notion of combining life responsibilities and ibadah is not easy to do. In this book, Faris addresses these issues from time management during Suhoor to mindfulness in day-to-day activities. These are clear actionable suggestions.
Secrets of Divine Love by A. Helwa
A. Helwa’s beautifully written poetry voice serves as a reminder to reconnect with one’s faith through the love and mercy of Allah. The book’s reflective activities work well for journaling during Ramadan.
In the Early Hours by Khurram Murad
This book contains a collection of self–reflections oriented towards self-reformation to come closer to Allah. The focus of Murad’s reflections on pre-dawn worship (Tahajjud) beautifully matches the stillness and contemplative days of Ramadan.
Ramadan Reflections: Thirty Days of Healing by Imam Omar Suleiman
A guide for 30 days inspired by verses of the Quran and Hadith that includes meditations of healing, forgiveness, love, and gratitude for the community. Perfect for those who don’t have much time.
The Alchemy of Happiness by Imam Al-Ghazali (Translated by Claud Field)
Al-Ghazali’s Islamic Spirituality The masterpiece of the philosopher: Al-Ghazali’s book, detachment, and devotion is relevant to this day. Eternal joy comes when one learns the dissection of the human soul.
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Final Remarks
To Muslims, Ramadan expresses a renewal in life. Books can be put into action as means to deepen one’s spirituality. Whatever the need, be it comfort in Quran’s verses, how to manage life with worship, or contemplating on His love, you have it all in these books. Let them guide you on the road to learning about yourself and growing closer to Allah.
