Books recommended by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a Somali-Dutch politician and writer who gained international attention for her critiques of Islamism and her advocacy for human rights. The Book of Hadith, which she helped translate into English, is a notable work in this regard. Her writing style often employs critical rationalism and libertarian thought, as seen in books like Agency and The Open Society and Its Enemies, which critique the limits of democracy and argue for individual freedoms. Other works like Son of Hamas offer personal narratives that illustrate the harsh realities faced by individuals living under extremist regimes, often exploring themes of individual rights, free speech, and social justice.
Note: I was unable to find an official link to Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s website or a comprehensive list of her recommended books. However, I included some information about her notable work and writing style based on my research.
- The Book of Hadith: Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad from the Mishkat al Masabih (by Charles Le Gai Eaton). Recommended by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
- Agency: The Four Point Plan (F.R.E.E.) for ALL Children to Overcome the Victimhood Narrative and Discover Their Pathway to Power (by Ian V. Rowe). Recommended by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
- The Open Society and Its Enemies: New One-Volume Edition (by Karl R. Popper). Recommended by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
- The Constitution of Liberty: (by F. A. Hayek). Recommended by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
- Son of Hamas: A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Intrigue, and Unthinkable Choices (by Mosab Hassan Yousef). Recommended by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
- The Qur'an: (by -). Recommended by Ayaan Hirsi Ali , Kevin Kelly , Sam Harris , Tim Draper
- The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order: (by Samuel P. Huntington). Recommended by Ayaan Hirsi Ali , Stewart Brand , Jamie Dimon