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 ‘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.
This book introduces a number of notable children during the time of Prophet Muhammad. It is divided into five chapters; the first chapter describes the childhood of the Prophet and the second chapter is devoted to the children who were raised at the time of the Prophet. The third chapter relates to the children of…
Offering insight into the Islamic perspective, this volume covers two subjects that have never before been discussed as separate topics in Islamic jurisprudence—citizenship and the accountability of government. Tracing the origins of the two concepts in the Qur’an, the Sunnah of the Prophet, and the practice of the first four caliphs, it follows their integration…
Concerning Divine Wisdom in the Creation of Man is a selected translation and commentary of Imam al-Ghazali’s treatise on the human anatomy and physiology. In it, al-Ghazali masterfully provides the seeker of religious knowledge a window into Allah’s creativity through the Islamic study of anatomy. The study of anatomy for the Muslim serves as a potential…
This beautiful presentation of the Prophet Muhammads teachings engages the reader in a moment daily reflection. With 365 traditions covering a whole year, this is a must for every home. An essential companion to the second book “Daily Wisdom: Selections from the Holy Quran”.
Sayings of the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ is a selection of 365 profound and pithy observations made by the Prophet’s illustrious Companions. The sayings supplement and complement the life-giving message of the Qur’an and Sunnah that these Companions experienced first-hand by being in close companionship with the Prophet.
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