Prayer of Light: Prophet Muhammad, God’s qualities and attributes through the lens of the author where he seeks God’s light., Peak of Eloquence (Nahj al-Balagha): Hazrat Imam Ali, 9th century - sermon where the author describes God's majesty and His creation., Shikwa & Jawab-e-Shikwa: Muhammad Iqbal, 20th century - questioning and reflecting on the society of his time and inspiring others to take pride in their religious traditions., Prophet Muhammad's Sira: Ibn Ishaq, 8th century - a biography on Prophet Muhammad where he is considered an ideal person of faith in Islam and serves as a source of inspirartion and guidance., Burda: al-Busiri, 13th century - a qasida, a long ode on praise and admiration of Prophet Muhammad and an example of how Muslims over time have expressed their relationship with Prophet Muhammad., Essay on Merits of Friendship: al-Jahiz, 8th & 9th century - adab literature on the importance of good individual character in reflecting on oneself, relating to others, and seeking closeness to the Divine., Case of the Animals versus Humans: Ikhwan al-Safa, 9th & 10th century - The moral of this fable is that humans, who have been gifted with intellect, are accountable to God to take care of His Creation., Conference of the Birds: Farid al-Din Attar, 12th & 13th century - a symbolic journey that various birds experience as they prepare for and go on a search for their King Simurgh with help from their guide Hoopoe.,

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