Annemarie Schimmel books in order
German scholar of Islam
- Lived
- 1922–2003
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 13
Annemarie Schimmel published 8 non-fiction books, 3 poetry collections and 2 other books, beginning with Gabriel's Wing (1963). The best-known is The Empire of the Great Mughals (2004).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Annemarie Schimmel
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The Empire of the Great Mughals
Annemarie Schimmel's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Gabriel's Wing (1963)
Mystical Dimensions of Islam (1974)
Islamic Names (1989)
I Am Wind, You Are Fire (1992)
Islam (1992)
My Soul Is a Woman (1997)
The Empire of the Great Mughals (2004)
Orient and Occident (2007)
Poetry in order
As Through a Veil (1982)
And Muhammad Is His Messenger (1985)
Nightingales Under the Snow (1994)
Other books in order
Islamic Calligraphy (1970)
The Mystery of Numbers (1993)
About Annemarie Schimmel
Annemarie Schimmel SI HI TCLN was an influential German scholar of Islamic studies who wrote extensively on Islam, especially Sufism. She was a professor at Harvard University from 1967 to 1992.
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Annemarie Schimmel FAQ
- How many books has Annemarie Schimmel written?
- Annemarie Schimmel published 8 non-fiction books, 3 poetry collections and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Annemarie Schimmel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Empire of the Great Mughals.
- What is Annemarie Schimmel's last book?
- The Empire of the Great Mughals (2004).
- What is Annemarie Schimmel's most famous book?
- The Empire of the Great Mughals (2004) is Annemarie Schimmel's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.