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.
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This remarkable work opens a window into the soul of one of Islam’s greatest spiritual masters. Drawn from the personal notebook (kunnāsh) of Sidi Aḥmad Zarrūq (d. 899 AH / 1493 CE), a towering scholar and Sufi guide of North Africa, these selections gather insights, aphorisms, and reflections penned for his own remembrance—and for those…
I have gathered together in this book numerous ideas which Allâh, the provider of intellect, has enabled me to profit from as day succeeded day, [and year succeeded year] and circumstances altered, permitting me to understand the vicissitudes of fate and to control its fluctuations, to the extent that I have devoted the larger part…
The most well known and exhaustive study of the Prophet’s khasa’iṣ (may Allah bless him and give him peace), or his special and unique characteristics and legal rulings exclusive to him, is undoubtedly the multivolume Kifayah al-talib al-labib fi khasa’is al-habib.
Kitab Ash-Shifa bi ta’rif huquq al-Mustafa, (Healing by the recognition of the Rights of the Chosen One), of Qadi ‘Iyad (d. 544H/1149CE) is perhaps the most frequently used and commented upon handbook in which the Prophet’s life, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, his qualities and his miracles are described in every detail….
About The Book “The prayer has an immense light by which the hearts of those who pray shine, and is only obtained by those who have inner humility. “When you go to the prayer, you should empty your heart of this world and what it contains and occupy yourself with watchfulness of our Master for…
The Mukhtaşar The brief work of Imam al-Qudūri, known as Al-Mukhtasar and commonly referred to within the Hanafi school as Al-Kitab (the Book), is one of the most widely accepted Hanafi texts used for study of the school up to this day. Imam al-Marghinäni, one of the great jurists of the school and the author…
Muslim Women, Domestic Violence, and Psychotherapy reconciles newly emerging Islamic practical theology with the findings and theories of contemporary social sciences. It is an inquiry about the lived experience of the Islamic tradition and its application in Islamic counseling with Muslim women subject to domestic violence. By incorporating a holistic examination of the worldview, personhood, and…
Muslim is the beautifully told story of a young English woman’s journey to Islam, which she learns about through an acquaintance from her home town whom she meets up with while travelling with friends in Spain.
My Favourite Prophet Muhammad Stories relates fascinating stories about the Kabah and how the pilgrimage to it and trade with far-off lands such as Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Persia were organized along the silk route by the Prophet’s great grandfather. Everything is covered from the re-digging of the Zamzam well to the year of elephants, to…
Inside this board book toddlers and young children will find out about the beautiful holy month of Ramadan, it’s meaning and purpose, as well as how and why it is celebrated. Stunning illustrations, full of colour, bring the pages to life and the carefully written text is simple, easy to understand, and suitable to be…
My Mini Hajj book and Ac Experience a captivating adventure with Husnaa and Zayd as their parents set off on the journey of a lifetime to the blessed lands. Through each step of their travels, they uncover a rich history in Madinah and Makkah. As their parents experience the 5 days of hajj, Husna and…
In his earlier work ‘Islam Answers Atheism’, Asrar Rashid enters the territories of the New Atheists and those pursuing kufr humanistic sciences—particularly those bent on debunking a Divine Reality. Intent on showing the false trails laid out for the unwary, he aims to rescue those who have been misled by showing the weakness and fallacies…
Funny, challenging, controversial, passionate and unforgiving, this is an unprecedented personal account of a Muslim’s life in the modern world. As an Islamic scholar, outspoken social activist and well-known commentator, Farid Esack is in a unique position to tackle the quandaries and challenges facing Muslims today. Whether it be cultivating a meaningful relationship with Allah…
This in-depth study, carried out by one of Islam’s leading scholars, presents a detailed analysis and critique of the classic orientalist work, Schacht’s Origin of Muhammadan Jurisprudence. Azami’s work examines the sources used by Schacht to develop his thesis on the relation of Islamic Law to the Qur’an, and exposes fundamental flaws in Schacht’s methodology…
“Our Liege Lady Fatimah the Resplendent” is a moving and inspiring biography of Fatimah, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and a powerful role model for Muslim women. Author Muhammad ibn ‘Abd ar-Rahman as-Saqqaf al-Husayni paints a vivid portrait of this exceptional woman and her life of spiritual excellence, noble manners, and guidance for the Muslim community. This book is a must-read for…
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