Resources
This page will grow over time as I find more valuable resources. Last updated: May 2026.
Quran Online
Section titled “Quran Online”| Resource | What it’s good for |
|---|---|
| Quran.com | Multiple translations, Arabic text, audio recitation |
| QuranX | Cross-referenced tafsir and hadith in one place |
| Tanzil | Clean Quran text, multiple scripts and fonts |
| Corpus Quran | Word-by-word Arabic grammar and morphology |
Hadith Collections
Section titled “Hadith Collections”| Resource | What it’s good for |
|---|---|
| Sunnah.com | Authenticated collections — Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, and more |
| IslamicFinder Hadith | Searchable hadith database |
Tafsir (Quran Commentary)
Section titled “Tafsir (Quran Commentary)”- Ibn Kathir’s Tafsir — The most widely respected classical tafsir. Available on Quran.com alongside each verse.
- Tafsir al-Jalalayn — Concise classical commentary, useful for quick reference.
- Tafsir Ibn Ashur (at-Tahrir wat-Tanwir) — More detailed modern classical work.
English-Speaking Scholars
Section titled “English-Speaking Scholars”These are scholars whose content I have personally found clear, accessible, and trustworthy. This is not an exhaustive or exclusive list.
- Nouman Ali Khan — Contemporary, accessible explanations of Quranic language and meaning. Good for general audiences.
- Dr. Yasir Qadhi — Strong on theology (Aqeedah), Islamic history, and contemporary issues.
- Sheikh Omar Suleiman — Islamic history, spirituality, and social issues.
- Mufti Ismail Menk — Practical, everyday Islamic guidance.
- Dr. Zakir Naik — Comparative religion and responses to common questions about Islam.
- “The Sealed Nectar” (Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum) by Safi ur-Rahman al-Mubarakpuri — The most widely read biography of the Prophet ﷺ in English.
- “Don’t Be Sad” by Dr. Aid Al-Qarni — Islamic perspective on handling hardship, anxiety, and trials.
- “The Quran and Modern Science” by Dr. Maurice Bucaille — Scientific perspective by a non-Muslim researcher.
- “In the Footsteps of the Prophet” by Tariq Ramadan — Accessible biography and spiritual reflection on the Prophet ﷺ.
For Non-Muslims Exploring Islam
Section titled “For Non-Muslims Exploring Islam”- WhyIslam.org — Answers common questions from a non-Muslim perspective
- IslamReligion.com — Beginner-friendly articles on Islamic beliefs
جزاك اللهُ خيراً — May Allah reward you with goodness.