Muslim Music: Top 10 Books

Muslim Music

Discover the Best Books on Muslim Music and Culture

Exploring the rich and diverse world of Muslim music opens a window into the soul of a vibrant culture. This list of top 10 books provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the depth, spirituality, and historical significance of music in the Muslim world. Each book has been carefully selected to offer unique insights, whether you’re a music enthusiast, a student of culture, or someone seeking to deepen their knowledge of Islamic traditions. Dive into these texts and let the melodies and rhythms of Muslim music resonate within you.

Author: Jamal Al-Munir

SaleBestseller No. 1
The Mysticism of Sound and Music: The Sufi Teaching of Hazrat Inayat Khan (Shambhala Dragon Editions)
  • Khan, Hazrat Inayat (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 416 Pages – 10/04/2022 (Publication Date) – Shambhala (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 2
Allah Made Everything: The Song Book (The Song Book, 1)
  • Hardcover Book
  • Bhikha, Zain (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 30 Pages – 04/02/2019 (Publication Date) – The Islamic Foundation (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 3
Music of the Mountains
  • Hardcover Book
  • Shah, Sabrina (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 32 Pages – 05/20/2025 (Publication Date) – Barefoot Books (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 4
Rebel Music: Race, Empire, and the New Muslim Youth Culture
  • Aidi, Hisham (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 432 Pages – 12/02/2014 (Publication Date) – Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 5
Fortress of the Muslim (Enlish-Pocket Size) Islamic Book Quran & Hadith Arabic Alphabets Ramadan Gift Eid Gift Islamic Favors Islamic Gifts 123
  • Duas from The Quran and Sunnah
  • Authentic Duas – English Translation / Transliteration and Arabic Text
  • Premium Paperback Pocketsize
  • Best Dua Book World Wide
  • Islamic Gifts 123 (Author)
SaleBestseller No. 6
Five Percenter Rap: God Hop’s Music, Message, and Black Muslim Mission (Profiles in Popular Music)
  • Miyakawa, Felicia (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 208 Pages – 06/13/2005 (Publication Date) – Indiana University Press (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 7
Music, Culture and Identity in the Muslim World: Performance, Politics and Piety (Routledge Advances in Middle East and Islamic Studies)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 320 Pages – 06/28/2016 (Publication Date) – Routledge (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 8
Muslim Cool: Race, Religion, and Hip Hop in the United States
  • Khabeer, Su’ad Abdul (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 288 Pages – 12/06/2016 (Publication Date) – NYU Press (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 9
Recording History: Jews, Muslims, and Music across Twentieth-Century North Africa
  • Silver, Christopher (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 320 Pages – 06/28/2022 (Publication Date) – Stanford University Press (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 10
Rock & Roll Jihad: A Muslim Rock Star’s Revolution
  • Hardcover Book
  • Ahmad, Salman (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 240 Pages – 01/12/2010 (Publication Date) – Free Press (Publisher)

Embrace the journey through these carefully curated books and enrich your understanding of Muslim music and culture. Each book offers a unique perspective, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of this fascinating subject.

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