What would be the ideal gift?

[Ruqayyah]

There is this lovely middle aged white receptionist at maternity, who I have known through all my pregnancies. She always buys gifts for my babies, and sweets for my kids when I attend appointments. When my son died she sent flowers, and just this week she visited me at my bed. She is so very lovely.
She asks about my scarf/nikaab and other things sometimes, and this week she casually told me she is going through a divorce and 'may look into Islam' afterwards.
I want to buy her a gift, what would be ideal? A Quran... but by whom? Or do you know of any books? Mahdudi's maybe?

Make dua for her, she's really, really lovely.

[Talib]

Asalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barkatu

Alhamdullilah its good to see ur healthy and better again..

Yeah the Quran would be the obvious choice, i would go for the simple version of the Quran.
The one i have is:

English translation of the holy Quran with notes by Abdullah Yousaf Ali,
Its the Quran in the most simplest terms possible.

The other thing that would be highly recommended is Womens right in Islam, how women are treated equally.long before equality was ever sort in the Western world.. Jus the basic principles of Islam, Why we worship, who we worship, purpose on earth and the rewards of Akhirah..Inshallaah

sorry if i got carried away

Fi Amaan Allaahi

[Ruqayyah]

Originally posted by Talib
Asalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barkatu

Alhamdullilah its good to see ur healthy and better again..

Yeah the Quran would be the obvious choice, i would go for the simple version of the Quran.
The one i have is:

English translation of the holy Quran with notes by Abdullah Yousaf Ali,
Its the Quran in the most simplest terms possible.

The other thing that would be highly recommended is Womens right in Islam, how women are treated equally.long before equality was ever sort in the Western world.. Jus the basic principles of Islam, Why we worship, who we worship, purpose on earth and the rewards of Akhirah..Inshallaah

sorry if i got carried away

Fi Amaan Allaahi

walaikumus salaam.

That was realy helpful, alhamdulillah. JazakAllah hu khairun akhi!

Ruqayyah.

[AbuMubarak]

maududi's toward understanding islam

[thekid]

As salaam alai kum

I found this book excellent for a nonmuslim. It is visually appealing with colored photos and the works. Read it online and then decide if you wanna buy. It is also available free from the al haramain foundation. Below are the contents of the book which you could read / download from http://www.islam-guide.com



Preface


Chapter 1
Some Evidence for the Truth of Islam


(1) The Scientific Miracles in the Holy Quran

A) The Quran on Human Embryonic Development

B) The Quran on Mountains

C) The Quran on the Origin of the Universe

D) The Quran on the Cerebrum

E) The Quran on Seas and Rivers

F) The Quran on Deeps Seas and Internal Waves

G) The Quran on Clouds

H) Scientists’ Comments on the Scientific Miracles in the Holy Quran (with RealPlayer Video)

(2) The Great Challenge to Produce One Chapter Like the Chapters of the Holy Quran

(3) Biblical Prophecies on the Advent of Muhammad , the Prophet of Islam

(4) The Verses in the Quran That Mention Future Events Which Later Came to Pass

(5) Miracles Performed by the Prophet Muhammad

(6) The Simple Life of Muhammad

(7) The Phenomenal Growth of Islam


Chapter 2
Some Benefits of Islam


(1) The Door to Eternal Paradise

(2) Salvation from Hellfire

(3) Real Happiness and Inner Peace

(4) Forgiveness for All Previous Sins


Chapter 3
General Information on Islam


What Is Islam?

Some Basic Islamic Beliefs

1) Belief in God

2) Belief in the Angels

3) Belief in God’s Revealed Books

4) Belief in the Prophets and Messengers of God

5) Belief in the Day of Judgment

6) Belief in Al-Qadar

Is There Any Sacred Source Other than the Quran?

Examples of the Prophet Muhammad’s Sayings

What Does Islam Say about the Day of Judgment?

How Does Someone Become a Muslim?

What Is the Quran About?

Who Is the Prophet Muhammad ?

How Did the Spread of Islam Affect the Development of Science?

What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus?

What Does Islam Say about Terrorism?

Human Rights and Justice in Islam

What Is the Status of Women in Islam?

The Family in Islam

How Do Muslims Treat the Elderly?

What Are the Five Pillars of Islam?

1) The Testimony of Faith

2) Prayer

3) Giving Zakat (Support of the Needy)

4) Fasting the Month of Ramadan

5) The Pilgrimage to Makkah

Islam in the United States


For More Information on Islam (not included in the book)

For Suggestions and Comments

For Further Reading on Islam

References

About the Editors

Copyright