Muhammad Asad books in order

Austrian-born Pakistani writer and social activist

Lived
1900–1992
Country
British Raj
Books
7

Muhammad Asad published 3 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Road to Mecca (1954).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Muhammad Asad

Standalone novels in order

  1. Islam at the Crossroads (1934)

    168 pages

  2. The Message of The Qur'an (1980)

  3. This Law of Ours (1987)

Novellas in order

  1. The Principles of State and Government in Islam (1961)

    110 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Road to Mecca (Aug 1954)

    381 pages

  2. The Unromantic Orient (2004)

    192 pages

Other books in order

  1. Islam on the Crossroads (1934)

    128 pages

About Muhammad Asad

Muhammad Asad was an Austro-Hungarian Pakistani Muslim convert and polymath, born in modern day Ukraine. He worked as a journalist, traveler, writer, political theorist, and diplomat.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Muhammad Asad FAQ

How many books has Muhammad Asad written?
Muhammad Asad published 3 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Muhammad Asad's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Road to Mecca.
What is Muhammad Asad's last book?
This Law of Ours (1987).
What is Muhammad Asad's most famous book?
The Road to Mecca (1954) is Muhammad Asad's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.