It’s non fiction November so I thought I would share some books that I have really loved reading. I read quite a wide range of non fiction but I especially love books about female empowerment, self development, mental health and world history, specifically Islamic history so I will share some that I have read recently and really benefitted from.
Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World by Burhana Islam – I loved reading through this book and it’s one that I can go back to again and again. You can read my full review here
Fighting Hislam by Susan Carland – This was a really interesting book and while I didn’t necessarily agree with everything it had some great points too.
The Bystander Effect by Catherine Sanderson – This was a really interesting read though I did find some chapters more interesting than others.
Allah Loves by Omar Suleiman – A book I loved so much and one I will read again and again. My full review is here
Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig – I found this book really beneficial and definitely recommend reading
Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement by Nadya Okamoto – This is one of the few books that acknowledges the differences in different cultures and more without being condescending to those that are different to the western “norm”
Mysogynation: The True Scale of Sexism by Laura Bates – By the end of this book I was mad as heck
Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez – Another book that made me incredibly angry but also discussed many things that needed to be said. I wish there was more information on women of colour though as I’m sure those stats would be different to white women.
Love and Happiness by Yasmin Mogahed – A book that I constantly refer back to. One that you can flick through and no matter what page you read it will be spiritually and emotionally beneficial for you
A History of Islam in 21 Women by Hossein Kamaly – A really interesting read about many women in Islamic history. Some I knew about and others I didn’t. My full review is here
Fight Like a Girl by Clementine Ford – I really loved this book and I related a lot to things that are discussed. My review is here
The Hormone Diaries: The Bloody Truth about our Periods by Hannah Witton – One of the first books I read that openly discusses sexual health problems and more that we don’t know about.
I Will Not Be Erased: Our Stories about Growing Up as People of Colour by Galdem – Full of incredible stories that we need to hear more. My review is here
Lost Islamic History by Firas Al Khateeb – A history that most people aren’t taught in schools but should be
Reclaim Your Heart by Yasmin Mogahed – This book has gotten me through some incredibly difficult times and gave me the perspective I needed. I literally recommend this book for the spiritual and emotional help we all need sometimes.
I recommend all of these books and I hope you will find something that you enjoy reading. Do recommend me some of your favourite non fiction books!
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So many amazing nonfiction books on Islam and women, which is exactly what I’ve been searching for. I’m going to bookmark this list for when I visit the library. Thanks for sharing.
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It’s the type of books i read most! Happy to share more recs if you want them
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I really want to read Reclaim Your Heart by Yasmen Mogahed but the price is kind of expensive and the book is thin?
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It is a bit expensive but I highly recommend it. It has gotten me through some incredibly difficult times and a book that i have read multiple times but still benefits me
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