Islamic Libraries: A Resouce Guide

Over centuries one institution that has facilitated the growth of knowledge is that of the library. Throughout the Islamic world, libraries complemented the existing oral tradition as a means of acquiring knowledge. Libraries also played an important role in the development of society. In this section of website you will find some highlights of the history of Islamic libraries.

The beginning of Muslim libraries like those of the Jews and Christians goes back to the collection of religious books.

Arabic Writing and Arab Libraries by S. M. Imamuddin

To further read about Islam and the development of libraries in the Muslim world throughout history see this list of books.