All the respected members are requested to mention here the best books that influenced your intellectual mentor. Especially the same books that can help a CSS aspirant to do good in exams. A little introduction of the book will help alot.

I think Udaas naslain and Shahaab Nama may help . But they are in urdu .

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''Sufficient for us is Allah , and He is the best Disposer of affairs" Al-Quran

'Alchemist' by paulo coelho
'Winner stands alone' by paulo coelho

'Awaken the giant within' by anthony robbins

Crime and punishment by Dostovosky

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Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad

sherlock holmes by arthur conan doyle

why?

because when you remove the impossible,whatever is left is the truth.

1 Shakespeare "Hamlet",
why? because its about a man who is planning and plotting and doing nothing..(there are layers of meanings in this classical drama)
2 how to get filthy rich in rising in asia by Mohsin Hamid(pakistani)
its about anyone in asia making his fortune by 2 number business.

7 habits of highly effective people
by Stephen Covey.
Its an inspirational book.

ISLAM AND MODERN CHANLENGES by Wahiduddin khan

In the 14 hundred years of islamic history, innumerable books on islam have appeared. There just a few books calling Mankind to God which are clearly distinguishable from the rest because of the clarity and force with which they make their appeal without doubt, this book is one of that kind.

To have a know how about famous and influential Pakistanis making waves today, this is a good read for a research on Pakistanis in the present time. It also aims at improving Pakistan's image. Worth read. From philanthropists, to artists, to politicians, “100 PAKISTANIS: The Famous and Influential” book is a collection of interviews, stories, and biographies of 100 Famous and Influential Pakistanis. The makers of the book set out to ascertain the influence Pakistani individuals have on their community of 180 Million, one of the biggest populations in the world, be it cultural, ideological, financial or political. The book portrays Pakistanis as one of the brightest nation in the world and aims to reveal a positive image of Pakistan among the global community. With exclusive interviews, stories and inspirational quotes, the book also acknowledges the achievements and hard work of those who strive to shed positive light on Pakistan.

Pakistan: A modern History by Ian Talbot is the recommended and best book about Pakistani History, culture and dynamics. It is helpful in the interviews.

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"But screw your courage to the sticking place,
And we'll not fail." _Shakespeare, 'Macbeth')

ISLAM AND MODERN CHANLENGES by Wahiduddin khan
is a Good Book

Dear, I recommend you two books:

1. Spirit of Islam by Syed Ameer Ali. It not only covers the life of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W) but also the history, scientific, cultural and philosophical aspects of Islam.

2. Unpopular essays by Bertrand Russell. This books beautifully tells the relationship b/w philosophy and other aspects of life like politics, ethics, religion, science etc. The other specialty of this book is that it teaches you the art of writing.

You must read both books, it will definitely help you in a great deal and broad you thinking.

Stay blessed.

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Nasru minal'lahi wa fat'hun qareeb