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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“Anarchy is abhorrent to rational people, and natural law demands that the vacuum existing today, which has sucked into its black hole wealth and power, should be filled. This demands what Nietzsche defined as a transvaluation of all values, after the nihil of what has gone before. The new financial system has to be linked…
For many years the holy city of Jerusalem has been one of the main focal points for the worship of God in the Holy Land: The Prophet Solomon (AS) built his magnificient Temple there. The Prophet Jesus (AS) revived the teachings of the Prophet Moses (AS)and taught there. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) led all the…
This new work is the first ever English translation of the classical text Ghabtat al-Nadhir by Shaykh al Islam Hafiz ibn Hajar al-Asqalani, may Allah be pleased with him. Ghabtatul Nadhir fi Tarjumatil Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir is a concise work about the characteristics as well as the achievements of al-Ghawth al-Adham : Sayyadina al-Shaykh ‘Abd…
Renowned for its unique style, Ibn Ajiba’s commentary of the Qur’an, Al-Bahr al-Madid (The Vast Ocean) combines traditional exegesis with spiritual contemplation, exploring the inner meanings of the sacred text. In this companion volume to our inaugural publication Prophetic Grace, Ibn Ajiba explores the outer and inner meanings of the most important and most commonly…
The Oxford History of Islam offers the most wide-ranging and authoritative account available of the second largest–and fastest growing–religion in the world. John L. Esposito, Editor-in-Chief of The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World , has gathered together sixteen leading scholars, both Muslim and non-Muslim, to examine the origins and historical development of Islam–its faith,…
The Path to Paradise is an elaborate commentary on the aforementioned hadith. It covers Divine and Prophetic injunctions, as well as scholarly discussions relating to a variety of subjects, such as having pure belief in Allah; the various facets of spiritual purification; how to use the bodily parts in a lawful manner; maintaining honest financial…
The times in which we are living are fraught with wars, natural disasters, and various other tribulations, in addition to the ongoing struggles within our own souls. This book will help the reader to understand the logic of events in a seemingly chaotic world, to comprehend the rationale for seemingly unbearable trials and tribulations, and…
The times in which we are living are fraught with wars, natural disasters, and various other tribulations, in addition to the ongoing struggles within our own souls. This book will help the reader to understand the logic of events in a seemingly chaotic world, to comprehend the rationale for seemingly unbearable trials and tribulations, and…
“The ProductiveMuslim” Mohammed Faris, the founder of ProductiveMuslim.com, provides this practical framework that helps urban global Muslims lead a productive lifestyle Spiritually, Physically, and Socially. Combining his love for Islam with modern productivity techniques, in this book, Mohammed will teach you: • How spirituality can boost your productivity . • How to manage your sleep,…
This is the first ever translation into English of a treatise written by one of the most celebrated figures in the history of Sufism, the Egyptian Sufi master Ibn Ata Allah al-Iskandari. In Pure Intention: on Knowledge of the Unique Name (al-Qasd al-Mujarrad fi Ma’rifat al-Ism al-Mufrad) the author presents us with a supreme essay on the…
The Qur’an Has It All presents answers to universal questions we all have about our purpose, relationships and life’s challenges. Based on Dr Shaykha Haifaa’s compelling Ramadan series with Jannah Institute, this book draws on verses of the Qur’an that guide reader’s soul-searching thoughts about their existence; their home and communal life; their work, responsibilities…
The tafsir discourses in this book were recorded during Ramadan in October 1971 just two months before Shaykh Muhammad ibn al-Habib died in Algeria on his way to Hajj. They are the only recordings ever made of the teaching of the Shaykh and, as such, represent an extremely precious element of his legacy. His teaching…
The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam (1930) is Muhammad Iqbal’s major philosophic work: a series of profound reflections on the perennial conflict among science, religion, and philosophy, culminating in new visions of the unity of human knowledge, of the human spirit, and of God. Iqbal’s thought contributed significantly to the establishment of Pakistan, to the…
A person’s right to life, personal security, privacy, and ownership are the most basic of all the fundamental rights and liberties and are of concern to all legal systems and traditions. To address them side by side with one another, as is attempted in the present volume, is reflective of their natural priority and significance….
Almost unique among the works of Muslim scholars, this book, which for Malikis is THE Risalah, was written for children when the author was 17 years old. The sheer pedagogical audacity of introducing children to what is in effect a complete overview of life and human society escapes most people and most Muslims today. The author…
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