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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The expansion of the congestion charge zone, prices going up on the Underground, bendy buses – all ideas brought about to try to make the traffic situation in our capital city run more smoothly. Surely there must be a better way? In fact there is. In Roman times, when the streets were even more crowded,…
This work presents a brief yet comprehensive survey of the basic teachings on the significance of Islam’s central concept, faith in and submission to God. It introduces the reader to how Muslims feel about various aspects of life, how they worship, and how Muslims living in the West practice their religion.
Hearing develops early, but deep listening needs to be taught. While many believe that listening is something that comes naturally, the truth is that listening is a complex skill that must be studied, practiced, and perfected over time. Listening is the foundation of human attachment and the binding glue of the early relationships that provide…
When Light Speaks the Way offers a heartfelt compilation of Islamic poetry and reflections intended to uplift, inspire and guide. This book reaches out to the modern Muslim, the struggling sinner, the youth who seek the truth and the elderly who try to uphold it, offering words that resonate with faith, hope and renewal. Through…
What Islam Says About God, and Why It Matters Today Rooted entirely in the Quran, Professor Abdur Raheem Kidwai’s Who Is Allah? The Concept of God in Islam offers a clear and authentic introduction to the Islamic understanding of God. For readers seeking to grasp what “Allah” truly means, this book presents a thoughtful selection…
You will never understand why you’re here if you don’t know the One who brought you here! You will never understand why you were blessed with something, if you don’t know what it means to be a blessing yourself. You will never understand why you’re in pain, if you don’t believe in the virtue of…
With the Heart in Mind is an inquiry into the nature of the intellect and how classical Islamic theologians understood the nature and function of the intellect. With the Heart in Mind asks readers to consider an alternative understanding of intelligence in which the primary function of the intellect is to know God and lead others to Him…
The status of women in Islam is the same as that of men. Injunctions of honor and respect are the same for both genders. Yet Islam sees man as man and woman as woman, and considering the natural differences, it advocates the principle of the division of labor between the two sexes as opposed to…
his book is a collection of some of the wise words of wisdom which emanated from the blessed mouths of the Sahabah life. It is hoped that the reader will benefit from them and practise on them.
Wrestling Against Anger is the fourth book in the series about the adventures of a young Muslim boy. Sulaiman has a neighbour but he is not very nice. He sits on a wall and shouts at people in the street. One snowy, winter evening, as Sulaiman is walking back from the supermarket with his mum…
Trauma is more common than you think. Well over half of your friends, colleagues, and closest family members have experienced harrowing events in their lives. Maybe you have, too. Trauma can dwell in the body for years or even decades, unrecognized but draining your energy, happiness, and even your faith. But through all the numbness…
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