Recs if you like The Conference of the Birds...

books with birds as main characters, books about the habits of birds and books on birding

fiction and non fiction

Books that expose the history we were never taught. Getting to the root of racism, fascism, colonialism. Working towards a new world while unlearning this one.

this list is my way of answering the offering and call of ramadan—to always return to al-Wadūd, the Most Loving and Affectionate, no matter where we are in our spiritual journey. it brings together non-fiction that’s meant to aid us in that consistent return (al-inābah), and features quranic reflections, duas, examples of good character, and remembrance rooted in the qalb (heart) and divine love, while also serving as a reminder of our duty to resist indifference in the face of human suffering

classic literature featuring authors and stories of africa, asia, and the middle east, mostly narrative fiction and memoirs instead of poetry/spiritual