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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Modern times have made it even more important that Muslims acquaint themselves with their Prophet ﷺ, not only for the sake of their personal spiritual development, but also for the sake of the religion as a whole. There has perhaps never been a time when the world was more in need of an authentic depiction…
Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri emphasizes inner transformation and the refinement of conduct, as preludes to the realization of the prevalence of Divine Grace. He considers that the purpose of life is to know and resonate with the eternal essence of the one and only Life giver – Allah. “Pointers to Presence” are for the heart. This…
Political Renewal is a devestating historical survey of the relentless degeneration that has characterised the British political class and its social and constitutional apparatus over the last century or more. Two piercing essays, one by our Author, and the other by the French historian Hilaire Belloc, are juxtaposed in one volume. During the French Revolution…
The Political Teachings Of Shaykh Dr. Abdalqadir As-Sufi with 3 chapters on trade and commerce by Abdassamad Clarke
“Brilliant! Sister Aadila Amod has taken a subject loaded with potential for misinterpretation and clearly set the facts straight. A thoroughly researched book with great potential for the good of all. Finally, some clarity on the subject of polygamy in Islam. A must read.” Dr. Nazmeera Khamissa – Integrative Psychiatrist, MBChB (Pretoria), MRCPsych (London) FCpsych(SA)…
Thirty short prayers taken from the Prophet Muhammad and his pious predecessors, brought together by an American Muslim making a difference, Omar Suleiman. Few people call out to Allah anymore. We have forgotten what it is to have a personal conversation with God, and how simple it is. Allah doesn’t care if it rhymes, or…
Preserving Unity and Avoiding Division: A New Approach to The Ethics of Disagreement in Islam The cultivation of a thriving Muslim civilization necessitates the rediscovery of the indispensable skills of engaging in respectful disagreement among Muslims. This competency holds the potential to effectively navigate potentially divisive situations and contentious issues. Al-Alwani’s work sheds illuminating insight…
This book offers a practical and engaging resource to improve holistic health using the best of Prophet Muhammad’s (s) guidance and modern medicine. Prophet Muhammad’s (s) guidance on healing was unique because it conferred spiritual, mental, and physical benefits. The author beautifully advocates the necessity of implementing this legacy by practicing “integrative healing” to achieve…
Quest for the Red Sulphur: The Life of Ibn Arabi is undoubtedly a landmark in Ibn Arabi studies. Until the publication of this book, anyone who wanted to learn about the life of Ibn Arabi has had little choice of material to work from. This major study by Claude Addas is based on a detailed analysis…
The Qur’an is the ultimate source of Allah’s guidance for us. To connect our hearts to the Qur’an and enrich our lives with its lessons, we need to understand it more deeply. This book is designed to provide deep thematic commentary on the Qur’an, to help you on that journey. This book compiles many of…
An essential guide to devotion and growth in the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan isn’t just about not eating for prolonged periods of time, it’s about working on ourselves – our character and imaan – and setting goals, replacing bad habits and working on our spirituality. It’s a time to focus on personal growth and…
This book examines the authority of saints in Islam and their ability to build communities among Muslims in North Africa. It analyzes the power generated in religious communities through their allegiance to saints, a power usually identified with the term “Sufism.” In the late 15th and 16th centuries, a community of Sufis in Fes (Fez),…
Reclaim Your Heart is not just a self-help book. It is a manual about the journey of the heart in and out of the ocean of this life. It is a book about how to keep your heart from sinking to the depths of that ocean, and what to do when it does. It is…
Reliance of the Traveller: A Classic Manual of Islamic Sacred LawTranslated and annotated by Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller Reliance of the Traveller (ʿUmdat al-Sālik wa ʿUddat al-Nāsik) is the first complete and authoritative English translation of a classical manual of Islamic sacred law (fiqh) from the Shāfiʿī school, meticulously rendered and annotated by Shaykh Nuh Ha…
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