Books

Topic - Five books I wish everyone could read. ( from 2019 ABC)

I am a science student who is in love with art, I love anything literature and I enjoy writing and reading. You know the joy of actually having a physical book, its always different from a pdf. But as a college student, it'd be hard to get all the books I want, because the list never ends, so a-times I suck it up and read from a pdf. But If anyone can get the actual physical book, a cup hot tea/coffee or perhaps a cold drink depending on your weather, you are set to go and delve into another creative world which either opens up your imagination or teaches you lessons.

Personally, I believe I read more of non fiction books, I guess I derive more lessons from them and I truly enjoy them but I do love me some fiction books as well.

Five books that I believe everyone should read and have on their bookshelf are :

Disturber Of The Hearts by Ibn al Jawzi - I have repeatedly recommended this book to my close friends and I honestly just love the book. I believe its by far my favorite book ( even though its hard for me to chose favorites when it comes to anything ). This book is an islamic book that is meant to shake you. He speaks about how the world glorifies the mercy of Allah whilst forgetting his stern punishment, and his main aim of the book is to incite the fear of Allah. This amazing author, talks about real life stories of people of the past i.e the companions, these stories move you, they wake you up back to reality. A must have honestly.

Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis - This book is amazing, for those who have me on Instagram, I posted a couple times excepts from the book and recommending it. Racheal uses her life experiences and deriving a lesson from each experience, she does this in a pursuit to relate to her readers about different issues. Her main aim is to orient us to approach situations and problems differently, she aids in building self confidence, self love and self esteem in her book. She says to "stop believing the lies about who you are so you can become who you are meant to be" and she helps throughout her chapters in making you unlearn certain thoughts and habits and learn and adapt to better ones. A Pure gem.

We Hope This Reaches You In Time by R.H Sin and Samantha King Holmes. These two authors are actually a married couple and they are both exceptional writers. This book delves into all things ranging from heartbreak, to self love, moving on, closure, love, friendships, self confidence, poetry etc. It is definitely a good and very enjoyable read, it is more like a poetry book that takes one through different stages of life.

The Modern Breakup by Daniel Chidiac - An amazing book, and not be to stereotypical in anyway but I was actually amazed to find out the author was a guy. The book is a fiction book in which the main character and voice is a woman, and the way he excellently delves on the feelings and thoughts of this woman as she moves from a toxic heartbreak to a healthy one but first through finding herself, accepting and loving herself. It is exceptional, it also delves on the thoughts and feelings of men and what goes in their head, it is such an educative and interesting book and I truly enjoyed it.

100 Pieces Of Advice by Ibn Al Qayyim/ Ibn al jawzi - my friend believes I love this author because I read so much of his books, but honestly his books are amazing. Another islamic book that contains 10 different topics and has 10 advices on each. Another banger by this author, he delves into all topics like ; ways to acquire Allahs love, how to be patient upon calamity, protect against envy, ways to open your heart , ways to expiate sins etc. Ten amazing much needed topics to learn on and he gives ten advices on each one and definitely it is very enjoyable and beneficial. May Allah reward him.

I really could go on and on with recommending books, but definitely get these five books and we will start from there. Get the physical book please if possible and if not then there are pdf available. Comment below if you have read any of the books. Thanks