The Nightingale

Introduction to the Book Club 2022
It is in this spirit that we embark on the book club for 2022. We want to learn about the modern world, its secular underpinnings and historical pathways, not to mock or engage in name-calling, or to stoke the flames of indignation. Rather, we seek to understand because we recognise that there is a metaphysical commonality that binds all human beings: that we are all created out of love by the All-Merciful.
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The Islamic Civilisation Book Club 2022
For 2022, we will be looking at the following subjects: the European Enlightenment, Secularism, Colonialism, Worldviews, and Morality, and how these impact, entangle, disrupt, and create opportunities for Muslims today to clarify our purpose and role as Ummatun Wasata (a balanced community).
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Wardah Books Readers' Choice 2021
It is a book that reminds us to be grateful for whatever we’ve been given- to say ‘Alhamdulillah’ when most others would not even think of saying it. We usually tend to focus on our present moment and when things do not go our way, we complain or lose hope. But the beauty of being a believer is to be thankful no matter what situation we find ourselves in, because Allah has planned something beautiful for us.
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Wardah Books of the Year 2021
The way we think about reading promotion should be the same way we think about protecting species: ecosystem conservation. The ecosystem consists of habitat and communities of organisms. For our purpose, habitat can be thought of as libraries, bookshops, and quiet places to read, while communities of organisms are authors, publishers, logistics chains, booksellers, and of course, readers
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Readers’ Choice 2021 Shortlist
We are pleased to announce our Readers’ Choice 2021 Shortlist. We would like to invite you to vote for the book that has had the most impact on you this year.
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New Arrivals [22 October 2021]
Contesting Islamophobia by Peter Morey Jihad: The Trail of Political Islam by Gilles Kepel Gender Justice in Islamic Law: Homicide and Bodily Injuries by Musa Usman Abubakar Tafsir of the Last Ten Suras by Imam Muhammad Ali al-Sabuni Smart Single...
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Author Session with The Vespa Rider: Piece of Mind
The Vespa Rider's first two books, Syafakallah and La Taqlaq, consisted of poems reflecting the author's journey to become a better Muslim. Piece of Mind is a collection of reflections on the next phase of this journey, taking the form of both poetry and prose.
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Custodians of a Living Heritage
Our forebears leave behind books, knowledge, responsibilities, and even buildings. We in turn leave the same to our successors. In the present slice of time, we are all custodians of a living heritage, whether we are aware of it or not. And sometimes, like that morning, heritage comes knocking on your door.
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New Arrivals [8 October 2021]
Sufi Commentary of the Quran: Tafsir Kashani Vol. 1 by Abd al-Razzaq al-Kashani Al-Tawhid From Sufi's Perspective: An Analytical Study of Al-Durr Al-Nafis by Muhammad Khairi Mahyuddin Wisdom for Leadership: Faith, Values & High Performance by Tony Nelson, Moneer Tolephih...
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Current Book Club Reads