How to Build a (Muslamic) Library

From the moment that the first ayah of the Qur’an was revealed – “Iqra!” – reading has been a foundational part of the Islamic tradition. The Qur’an was the first book established by the Muslim community, heralding the beginning of a long, rich literary tradition. The early Abbasid era marked a true love affair between […] The post How to Build a (Muslamic) Library appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.