Mohammed Hussein Heikal books in order
Egyptian writer
- Lived
- 1888–1956
- Country
- Egypt
- Books
- 3
Mohammed Hussein Heikal published 2 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Zaynab (1913).
Updated September 2026
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Zaynab
Mohammed Hussein Heikal's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Zaynab (1913)
Al- Sharq Al-jadīd (1962)
Non-fiction in order
The Life of Muhammad (1976)
About Mohammed Hussein Heikal
Mohammed Hussein Heikal was an Egyptian writer, journalist, politician. He held several cabinet posts, including minister of education. He was the first Egyptian, Arab, Middle Easterner and African to earn a Habilitation from the Sorbonne University. He was the author of the first arabic language novel and the first to write about prophet Muhammad and Caliphs Abu Bakr, Umar and Uthman from a scientific perspective.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mohammed Hussein Heikal FAQ
- How many books has Mohammed Hussein Heikal written?
- Mohammed Hussein Heikal published 2 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mohammed Hussein Heikal's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Zaynab.
- What is Mohammed Hussein Heikal's last book?
- Zaynab (1913).
- What is Mohammed Hussein Heikal's most famous book?
- Zaynab (1913) is Mohammed Hussein Heikal's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.