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.
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In this classic work Allamah an-Nimawi relates fiqh rulings, particularly those of the Hanafi madhhab, to their source Hadiths, reviewing what the leading scholars have said about their chains of transmission.Footnotes indicate the views of other Hadith specialists on the authors assessment of each Prophetic Tradition. Although an-Nimawi was only able to complete the sections…
There are misguided people in this strange modern world who continuously attack and seek to demolish the spiritual heart of the religious way of life. They have already demolished the spiritual heart of Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism and are now targeting Islam. They vilify authentic Scholars and the Intimates of Allah falsely accusing them…
This is the compilation of Islamic prescription and attitude of a husband for the happy and successful married life, the Blessing and Rewards even in the life hereafter. Similar to Al-Mar’atus Salihah, both wife and husband should also read Az-Zaujus Salih, so that both the partner should implement their respective roles. The major part of…
Step into the presence of a woman whose love for Allāh consumed everything else. In the bustling streets of 2nd-century Basrah, a young orphan sold into slavery would rise to become the most celebrated saint in Islamic history. Rābiʿah al-Baṣriyyah turned her gaze away from the world and fixed it entirely upon her Beloved—teaching generations…
Investigating Sufi-inspired spirituality in the modern world, this interdisciplinary text combines cultural study with solid data to provide a comprehensive look at how the teachings of Ibn ‘Arabi have been adopted and adapted by Muslims and non-Muslims. At the heart of this movement is the Beshara School in Scotland, founded in the 1960s, and now…
“A ‘self-help’ book for Muslims, which seeks both to inspire Muslim women, but also to educate those outside the faith” – Dr Myriam Francois Since her conversion to Islam in 2002 Mathilde Loujayne has crossed paths with women from all walks of life on a common spiritual journey to discover Islam from a feminine perspective….
The 99 Blessed Names of Allah help to conceptualize Allah Whose limitless greatness and glory is impossible to grasp. Each name is presented in the original Arabic and its translation into English.
“Blessed Names and Characteristics of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ” by Abdur Raheem Kidwai is a profoundly illuminating and profoundly keen book that covers the Prophet Muhammad’s (tranquility arrive) various traits, characteristics, and names. This book is a superb asset for Muslims and other people who need to get a careful comprehension of the Prophet’s personality and…
The Book of Contemplation is the thirty-ninth of the forty Books of The Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya’ ‘ulum al-din) and the very last to appear in English translation. Abu Hamid al-Ghazali’s purpose in this Book is to explain the nature and importance of contemplation, or reflection, as an act that enriches the thinking person with increased…
Breezes of the Elect is a new collection of classical qaṣā’id, finely translated and beautifully designed. All poems consist of Arabic script, English translation and transliteration.
The book “Brief life of the blessed prophet” is based on the Urdu book “Rehmat-e-Alam” by prominent Islamic Scholar Sayyid Sulaiman Nadvi. The main purpose of writing this book is to give chronologically historical facts in a rationalistic form, in such a simple language, even common readers can understand and evaluate “life” and great “services”…
To strengthen your relationship with the Qur’an, this beautiful book is designed to draw the learner to learning more about the great words of Allah. Apa Shakirah’s writings aid in removing the fear of not understanding the language of Arabic and creating a deep attachment to the words of Allah Ta’ala. This book creates the…
Historically, women have been an integral part of spreading our Deen. They have contributed as mothers, wives, supporters, and defenders of our religion. This book allows the reader to take a glimpse into the lives of thirty-seven amazing women. Starting with the women from the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) household to female companions and pioneers of…
Šhaykẖ al-Hind, Ḥaḍrat Mawlānā Maḥmūd Ḥassan Ṣāḥib Deobandi undertook many tireless journeys to Ḥijāz and Egypt in particular for the sake of upholding the Dīn. This book extensively discusses these travels of Ḥaḍrat and the great sacrifices Ḥaḍrat underwent for the sake of the Dīn to the extent of imprisonment as well.
The book is about a young girl, Ammarah, who embarks on the “daunting” journey of marriage. The book is relatable and offers a different fresh perspective. It portrays the challenges marriage brings and highlights the trauma in Ammarah’s past, her rocky relationship with her mother and the impact it has on her.
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