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Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the Minnesota branch of The Council on American-Islamic Relations, recently joined MPR News host Kerri Miller to discuss Donald Trump's call to ban Muslims from entering the U.S.

Hussein offered a list of five books for people interested in learning more about Islam. 

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1) "The Story of the Qur'an: Its History and Place in Muslim Life" by Ingrid Mattson

Ingrid Mattson is an Islamic scholar and former professor of Islamic Studies at the Hartford Seminary in Connecticut. 

She is now a senior fellow of the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought in Amman, Jordan. Her text provides an introduction the Quran, its themes and its central role in Muslim society.

2) "Islam: A Short History" by Karen Armstrong

3) "What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam" by John L. Esposito

Esposito provides clear answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the origins and traditions of Islam.

4) "In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of Muhammad" by Tariq Ramadan

Tariq Ramadan's biography of the Prophet Muhammed is intended for both Muslims and non-Muslims. It offers a new understanding of one the most influential figures in history. 

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From the history of the Quran to a biography of the prophet Muhammad, these books answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Islam.

5 books to read to better understand Islam

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