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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A perfect keepsake gift for babies and toddlers. This beautiful box contains ten sturdy board books for toddlers to play while you read them the stories of prophets.
1) The Ark of Nuh 2) The Story of Prophet Ayyub 3) Prophet Sulayman and the Queen of Saba 4) The Story of Prophet Salih. This Enticing set has four illustrated board books. This gift box is an excellent way to present the Quran stories to young children.
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…
Written by the best-selling author of Islam and the Destiny of Man, Remembering God is a profound analysis of the most urgent concerns and questions facing us at the beginning of t he twenty-first century. Contrasting modern, secular society with religion and tradition in general and with Islam in particular, Gai Eaton clarifies the essential need for spirituality,…
Remembrance of Death” is the compilation of Ahadeeth regarding the death and the life hereafter. Maulana Muhammad Zakariyya (Rah), a prominent and well-known scholar, after being impressed by two Arabic poems Darse Ibrat and Muraaqabah-E-Maut (written by one of his beloved teacher Khaja ‘Azeezul Hasan) has compiled this book in Urdu entitle ‘Maut Ki Yaad’…
Rising Sun of the West is an essential spiritual guidebook filled with invaluable knowledge of the elements within our cosmos. The author presents inspiring discourse, supported with over 1,000 full-colour images and custom diagrams, guiding the student through a comprehensive program of spiritual development. The journey examines the Divine’s (Allah) most powerful sun of all…
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A translation and Commentary of Imam al-Nawawi’s Riyad al-Salihin – 3 Volumes [Hadiths 1 – 1896]. Includes the Arabic text of each Hadith.
Root Islamic Education demonstrates that the most complete expression of the sunna was embodied in the practice (‘amal) of the first three generations of the people of Madinah which was captured for posterity by Imam Malik in his book al-Muwatta. Prophet said: “I have left among you two things and as long as you hold fast to…
Looking up, this Dīn of ours has been described as “a good tree whose roots are firm and whose branches reach to heaven” [Qurʾān 14:24]. Yet before naturally reaching for the fruits in Paradise, we must understand their root system. Before you here is a microscope focussing on the tendrils of the roots of Muslim…
Discover the Culinary Magic of Ramadhan with Nadiya Hussain’s Rooza This exquisite cookbook is a heartfelt tribute to the holy month, inviting you to celebrate and explore the rich tapestry of Muslim cuisine. — Ramadhan Kareem from Nadiya’s kitchen to yours. During the sacred month of Ramadhan, the long hours of fasting endow every meal with…
Poems and commentary that open the door for a new generation to experience the ecstatic and embodied spiritual truths contained in Rumi’s poetry • Reveals how the four practices of eating lightly, breathing deeply, moving freely, and gazing intently can invoke the divinity within us all • Explains how these practices dissolve the self’s need…
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