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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In The Divine Reality, Hamza Andreas Tzortzis provides a compelling case for the rational and spiritual foundations of Islam, whilst intelligently and compassionately deconstructing atheism. Join him on an existential, spiritual and rational journey that articulates powerful arguments for the existence of God, the Qur’an, the Prophethood of Muhammad and why we must know, love…
In this magisterial study of the current state of Islam the author survey’s situation in the light of sociology and doctrines that have affected the world Muslim community over the last 150 years. Based on a vast research, a carefully argued case is put which is both a critique and analysis of deviation, and a…
Between 1947 and 1949, over 400 Palestinian villages were deliberately destroyed, civilians were massacred and around a million men, women, and children were expelled from their homes at gunpoint. Denied for almost six decades, had it happened today it could only have been called ‘ethnic cleansing’. Decisively debunking the myth that the Palestinian population left…
Both Jewish and Islamic sources relate the story of the first known sin in the universe, i.e., Satan refusing to obey God s command to bow down to Adam. In the present volume, Dr. Dirks explores both Jewish and Islamic sources on the first sin, compares and contrasts them, and identifies the underlying root cause…
The book is based upon 40 narrations of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) which describes the virtue and inevitable destiny of Jerusalem. The narrations have been elucidated upon by the author in order for the reader to have a greater understanding of the subject matters derived from these Prophetic Traditions. The Book tackles as…
This Book is a beautiful compilation of Hadith by Shaykh Muhammad Al Ninowy, Offering insights into the revered city of Madinah. It also includes valuable and transformational hints, tips and suggestions for Lovers of he final Messengers.
This book, al-I’lam bi Qawa’id al-Islam – The Foundations of Islam by the author of ash-Shifa, is a handbook laid out in five sections corresponding to the five pillars, and laid out with the simplicity of a basic technical manual. For each pillar the Obligatory, Sunna, Recommended, Liked, Disliked and Prohibited are concisely listed, with special page markings for…
Allah created man the best creation, because he has the ability to gain the Maarifat (realization) of Allah. This Maarifat is gained by the heart. The heart strives to gain the pleasure and proximity of Allah. The other organs are also the followers and at the service of the heart. If the heart is saved…
As the specter of religious extremism has become a fact of life today, the temptation is great to allow the evil actions and perspectives of a minority to represent an entire tradition. In the case of Islam, there has been much recent confusion in the Western world centered on distorted portrayals of its core values….
A landmark history of one hundred years of war waged against the Palestinians from the foremost US historian of the Middle East, told through pivotal events and family history In 1899, Yusuf Diya al-Khalidi, mayor of Jerusalem, alarmed by the Zionist call to create a Jewish national home in Palestine, wrote a letter aimed at…
A Comprehensive Book outlining the Principles of Being an Ideal Father
Today’s Islamists are not a reproduction of an ancient legacy, but are modern political actors defined by modern discourses, argues Basheer Nafiin The Islamists. He examines the emergence and development of political Islam in the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first century, discussing the historical context within which political Islam arose, and relating…
Journey Through the Quran: A textbook style companion that will revolutionise your Quranic studies This new Quran companion will assist you in your study of the words of Allah. Journey Through the Quran, is a modern presentation of all the 114 surahs of the Quran, to make it easy for anyone to become a student…
In “The Last Messenger: The Final Prophet,” Dr. Ahmad Javid Sarwari Qaderi delves into the profound verses of the Quran to affirm the glory of God and the singular nature of His being. The book opens with a heartfelt expression of reverence for Prophet Muhammad, underscoring his exceptional virtues and unique qualities. Drawing inspiration from…
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