Islamic Books on Everyday Faith
The General Islam category is home to a broad selection of Islamic books covering belief, worship, character, halal trade and everyday practice. Here you will find introductions to Islam, books on aqeedah, guidance on salah and fasting, works on Islamic manners and much more, suitable for readers at different stages of their journey.
These books are ideal for building a home library, supporting madrassah or school studies, or deepening your personal understanding of the religion. Many titles in this section complement other categories such as Tasawwuf, History and Women, giving you a rounded collection of essential knowledge.
Building a General Islam Library
If you are starting from scratch, consider choosing a few core books that cover creed, worship and character, then adding more specialised topics over time. You may also wish to browse our Quran and Hadith categories to pair these books with primary sources.
For personalised recommendations based on your level or interests, you are welcome to contact us via the Contact page or visit the Iqra Islamic Bookshop store in Laudium, Pretoria.
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“Whoever sends Salaat upon me through writing the Salaat in a book, the angels continue seeking forgiveness on his behalf as long as my name remains in that book” [Tabrani] Among the beauty of our Deen is expression of love for Rasulullah ﷺ of which Salaat Alan Nabi ﷺ is one way. Not only reciting…
The book before you outlines the avenues one needs to pursue to fulfill the needs of our life and how to attain true peace and tranquility in a world filled with grief and sadness. It covers how to overcome dreadful events of the past so that you can build a happy life in the future.
A collection of 40 Hadith (sayings) of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) focusing on the notion of social justice in Islam.
LáYínká, if you died today, what would your children have to say about you?’ This was the question LáYínká Sánní asked herself when she hit rock bottom years ago. It was this question — and the uncomfortable answer that followed it — that inspired her to embark on a deeply personal journey of self discovery,…
A typical definition of abrogation found in the Jurisprudence literature is: ‘The (heavenly) replacement of one juridical ruling with a later ruling.’ This book surveys the subject of abrogation (Naskh) in the Qur’an, Hadith and Islamic literature, illustrating that the concept of abrogation was introduced after the Prophetic era in order to explain certain verses…
In the Western imagination, Islamic cultures are dominated by dogmatic religious norms that permit no nuance. Those fighting such stereotypes have countered with a portrait of Islam’s medieval “Golden Age,” marked by rationality, tolerance, and even proto-secularism. How can we understand Islamic history, culture, and thought beyond this dichotomy? In this magisterial cultural and intellectual…
This Gift Box contains two very useful books for a newly married couple A Gift for Muslim Bride: The book contains how to live amicably with in-laws avoiding all domestic disputes and how to harmonize with the husband’s sentiments and preferences, to capture his heart and inclusive attention, etc. The book also contains stories of…
People are finding it progressively more difficult to comprehend realities that exist beyond the framework of the physical world and how they tie in to the familiar material dimension we have become immersed in.
Tradesmen look at buildings differently, depending on their trade: The carpenter casts an eye on the woodwork, the bricklayer on the brickwork and the painter on the walls and ceilings. Similarly, the greater a person’s perception of Allah’s names, the greater their alertness and understanding of life. Nothing passes them by, without thought and contemplation….
In this memoir, Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari asks us to look beyond the extremism and violence that all too often defines the Muslim community toward those, like himself, navigating a middle-way life. A path defined in Islam as the ‘natural way’, far away from the cliff of radicalisation that causes some to harm themselves and…
A vivid and detailed portrait of Habib Ahmad Mashhur al-Haddad, the great 20th century Ba-Alawi scholar and saint whose influence in many parts of East Africa was so profound that he was considered the Renewer (Mujaddid) of Islam. An equally great and famous Saint of the 13th century CE, Shaykh Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, the direct…
This is the first study of a widely used and much-loved prayer by Ibn ‘Arabi, sometimes recited after the Awrad (The Seven Days of the Heart). The Dawr al-a’la (The Most Elevated Cycle), also known as the Hizb al-wiqaya (The Prayer of Protection), is a prayer of remarkable power and beauty. It consists of 33 verses, invoking protection through particular Divine…
A Timeless Reality will transform every aspect of your life as you embark on a life-changing quest for the Divine. Meditation, known as tafakkur (contemplation), serves to nourish the spirit, acquire the essence of sincere knowledge, and open powerful secrets for the soul to achieve inner peace. In times of global upheaval, it’s essential to face challenges with…
Aisha bint Abu Bakr (RA) has been an inspiration and paragon for Muslims since the first generation of Believers emerged. Hailed as a guiding light, a fount of wisdom and a purveyor of the Prophetic mission, Aisha’s words have illuminated Islamic thought in all its branches. This book compiles 40 of her insights and statements…
This treasury of hadith is as a short introduction to foundational Islamic principles through the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
A Hadith a day, for the whole year! This beautiful gift book contains 365 gems narrated by the beloved of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. These narrations give a wonderful insight into the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad by his beloved companion and partner. Daily readings of these narrations offer invaluable insights into the Prophet Muhammad’s…
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