Top 10 Ramadan books: ten books for preparation and deeper study
A good Ramadan book can help you deepen your understanding before and during the month of fasting. But not everyone is looking for the same thing: one reader wants practical rulings on fasting, while another is looking for reflection or daily lessons.
That is why below you will find ten different titles from our current range, without temporary prices or a ranking. Choose whatever fits your reading goal. Please note: these ten titles are Dutch-language editions. English alternatives are listed at the end of this article.
1. De genade van de Ramadan (The mercy of Ramadan)
De genade van de Ramadan (Dutch edition) is a title for readers who want to explore the value and meaning of the month.
2. Een geschenk voor de mensen van imaan (A gift for the people of iman)
Een geschenk voor de mensen van imaan in lessen in de Ramadaan (Dutch edition) focuses on lessons that can be studied around the month of fasting.
3. Genot van het vasten (The joy of fasting)
Genot van het vasten (Dutch edition) suits readers who want to look not only at the practical side but also at the spiritual experience of fasting.
4. Zittingen in de maand Ramadan (Sittings during the month of Ramadan)
Zittingen in de maand Ramadan (Dutch edition) lends itself to reading in parts throughout the month.
5. De maand Ramadan is gekomen (The month of Ramadan has come)
De maand Ramadan is gekomen (Dutch edition) can be used as preparation and to reflect on the arrival of the month.
6. Het boek van de zakaah en het vasten (The book of zakah and fasting)
If you also want to read in depth about the rulings on fasting and zakah, have a look at Het boek van de zakaah en het vasten (Dutch edition).
7. Ramadan, regels van het vasten & lessen (Ramadan: rules of fasting and lessons)
Ramadan, regels van het vasten & lessen (Dutch edition) is especially interesting for readers who want to combine practical rules with lessons.
8. Vasten in de Ramadan (Fasting in Ramadan)
Vasten in de Ramadan (Dutch edition) focuses directly on fasting, making it a logical choice when that is your main subject of study.
9. 30 Goede daden om te verrichten in de Ramadan (30 good deeds to do in Ramadan)
If you mainly want practical inspiration to make active use of the month, see 30 Goede daden om te verrichten in de Ramadan (Dutch edition).
10. Ramadan activity book
For those who prefer to write, plan and reflect, an activity book is a different format from a traditional book. For children, the English Ramadan Activity Book (Little Kids) is a good choice.
Which Ramadan book should you choose?
- For the rules of fasting: choose a title that covers fiqh and practical rulings.
- For spiritual depth: choose a book about the meaning, lessons and value of Ramadan.
- For daily structure: choose a book with short chapters or an activity book.
- For action: choose a title with concrete good deeds and tasks.
Reading in English?
For Ramadan in English, consider Living with the Qur'an by Mufti Menk, Tawbah – Turning to Allah in Repentance, A Dua Away by Omar Suleiman or the dua collection Fortress of the Muslim. You can find more titles among our English Islamic books.
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