The Lives of Man, by Imam Abdallah Ibn 'Alawi Al-Haddad (translated by Mostapha Badawi). This deeply spiritual text explains that every human being passes through a series of "lives"; before conception, life in the world, life in the grave, the resurrection, and finally the Garden or the Fire. A complete Muslim must be aware of each of these if he is to be sufficiently prepared for eternal life. This book addresses many relevant questions and answers them on the bases of the Qur'an and Hadith.

Islam & the Destiny of Man, by Charles Le Gai Eaton. This remarkable book, written by a prominent European intellectual who converted to Islam in 1951, explores the essence of what it means to be a Muslim in today's world. The author begins with an overview of the historic confrontation between Islam and Christendom and an analysis of the differences between the three monotheistic faiths. Then he examines the role that the Qur'an and the Prophet (pbuh) play in forming the Muslim view of man's destiny. This book is concerned "not with the religion of Islam in isolation, but with the very nature of religious faith, its spiritual and intellectual foundations, and the light it casts upon the mysteries and paradoxes of the human condition."

The Inner Dimesions of Islamic Worship, by Imam al-Ghazali. These selections from his `Ihya `Ulum al-Din explain, in his characteristically powerful and inspiring way, how to reap the rich harvests of spiritual, moral and social upliftment that must be their reward. It is an especially important book for young men and women of today who are seeking the pleasure of God - a lifestyle impossible to maintain without an understanding of the inner resources which Islam offers.