Topic

Islam

A focused shelf of free JJ University books connected to Islam.

What People Actually Believe

A practical guide to what believers of major world religions actually believe when they claim a faith label.

Deus Vult

A witty, accessible history of the Crusades from the first call to arms through the legendary showdown between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin.

Islam

A irreverent journey through Islamic history from Muhammad's Mecca to the Ottoman Empire, tackling the faith's most misunderstood moments with wit and clarity.

MALCOLM X

The fiery life of Malcolm X, from street hustler to prison convert to the revolutionary voice who refused to apologize for calling America exactly what he saw.

MANSA MUSA

The story of Mansa Musa, the 14th-century Mali emperor whose legendary pilgrimage to Mecca was so lavish it crashed entire economies and put Africa on the medieval map.

Muhammad

The life story of Muhammad told as a historical narrative—from orphaned merchant to prophet who transformed Arabia and launched a global movement.

What the Quran Actually Says

A plain-language guide to what the Quran actually contains, organized by theme from creation stories to judgment day, for readers who want to know the text itself rather than interpretations.

The Mirage

How Saudi Arabia weaponized Islam's holiest sites and oil wealth to build an absolute monarchy disguised as religious stewardship.