Islamic Resources
Are you a seeker on a mapless voyage - searching for clarity in a complex existence? The following resources are just a few of the sources that have been guides for the work Muslim Space puts forth and we hope you find comfort and knowledge in the content they provide. Questions? Comments? Concerns? We’d love to hear from you!
Helpful Resources & Institutions
THE USULI INSTITUTE
Tackling today's most pressing human issues from an islamic intellectual, moral and ethical perspective. A collection of past and present work from Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl that spans decades. The Usuli Institute hosts virtual khutbahs, halaqas, Q&A sessions, and conversations addressing Islam, modernity, justice, equality, and much more. You can also visit and follow their Facebook page and YouTube channel for the most current content.
MUSAWAH
Musawah ('equality' in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family. Musawah was launched in February 2009 at a Global Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, attended by over 250 people from 47 countries. It is comprised of NGOs, activists, scholars, legal practitioners, policy makers, and grassroots women and men from around the world.
KARAMAH
KARAMAH’s mission is to educate all people on the just, gender equitable foundation of Islam. They produce, promote and publish Islamic scholarship, from a non-patriarchal perspective, through our programs and publications. They contribute to social and legal discourse by emphasizing core Islamic principles of civil and human rights. They challenge and inspire Muslim women to become leaders in their communities and throughout the world.
Suggested Readings
“Divine Justice and the Human Order” by Azizah al-Hibri, ESQ
*Numerous articles and white-papers can be found at Karamah
Suggested Biographies of the Prophet (PBUH)
A Compendium of The Sources of The Prophetic Narrative by Samira al-Zayed (purchase here)
Revelation:The Story Of Muhammad by Meraj Mohiuddin (purchase here)
Muhammad: A Prophet For Our Time by Karen Armstrong (purchase here)
Muhammad: Man and Prophet by Adil Salahi (purchase here)
No God But God by Reza Aslan (purchase here)
Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources by Martin Lings (purchase here)
In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of Muhammad by Tariq Ramadan (purchase here)