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 marvels of Islamic patterns–the most recognizable visual expression of Islamic art and architecture–are not just a beautiful accident. The ancient practitioners of this craft used traditional methods of measurement to create dazzling geometric compositions, often based on the repetition of a single pattern. The results are magnificent in their beauty and awe-inspiring in their…
Learn a selection of Arabic prayers and expressions while having fun with sixty-plus pages of imaginative activities that will introduce young children to a range of practices from Islam and the Muslim world. The Islamic Manners Activity Book includes puzzles, word searches, coloring pages, connect-the-dots, and matching cards that will occupy and entertain children for…
Islamic Months: Merits and Precepts Allah has attached a special sanctity to some particular days months in the sense some specific rules are prescribed to observe them and the reward of virtuous deed is increased therein. It is, therefore, incumbent upon every Muslim to know the specific rules prescribed for these special days and months…
To choose a suitable name for a child has always been a matter of interest. The naming of a child should not be taken lightly, because the names are also a source of one’s identity of the religion. It may also influence his nature and attitude. Islamic teachings have also encouraged Muslims to select a…
The basic theme of compiling this book with the English transliteration of Arabic is to benefit those brethren & Sisters who are not able to recite Arabic, they can take help with the English Transliteration to memories Surahs at least for offering the Salaah correctly. Islamic Prayers is compiled by the famous scholar, Maulana Prof….
This book provides information on some of the issues that have faced the Islamic society and the way forward for the world of Islam to a better future. The book is based on some selected essays of Sayyid Abul A’la Mawdudi. Carefully edited and annotated by Ahmad Imam Shafaq Hashemi, the book is divided into…
Izhar-ul-Haq is internationally recognised as one of the most authoritative and objective studies of the Bible. It was originally written in Arabic in 1864 by the distinguished nineteenth century Indian scholar, Maulana Rahmatullah Kairanvi in response to the Christian offensive against Islam in British India, And specifically to counter the subversive attack made by the…
Whatever our situation may be in this life, a life of struggle or comfort, our inevitable fate is the same as the life of this world is temporary. O believer, this world is not meant to be your paradise, but knowing that Paradise awaits, makes this journey so much more bearable and rewarding. Remember that…
Shayk Tahir al-Jazi’iri (may Allah shower him with mercy), one of the leading Muslim scholars and thinkers of the twentieth century. It is aimed at providing the layperson with the basics of Islamic creed (‘Aqidah) adhered to by all members of the Muslim mainstream, Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah. Topics are discussed using the question and…
Embark on a seamless Ramadan journey with our travel themed pack! Organise your days with the A5 Ramadan 30-day checklist itinerary, jot down reflections, key words or vocabulary in the handy memo pad (60 sheets), and discover the 8 gates to Jannah with our informative cards. Our “Passport” keeps everything conveniently at hand. Including a…
So do not ask your Lord when the day of Judgment will be, but ask yourself what deeds have you prepared for that day. In every moment of the day of Judgment, from the moment you rise from their grave to when you take your place in the assembly. From when you are brought forth…
Friday Prayer (Salaat Al Juma) is very important in a Muslim’s life. Friday Prayers has its significance as the Imams of Masajid have to address the people and discuss different aspects of life in the light of the Qur’an and Ahadith, for the betterment of social life and society. Khutbaatul Ahkam is a compilation of…
FASCINATING, ADVENTUROUS, CHARMING!✨ Kimya is 9 years old and she wants to Write! A messy journal, a blog and a missing bike is where it all begins. But wait, why are the trees melting? This is a developing story! Will Kimya solve the mystery?
The core issue this book so movingly raises is the overriding presence that looms above all humanity, that is, the Hereafter, the ultimate and inescapable destination of all people believers and inveterate deniers alike. Imam al-Haddad, a gifted scholar, and clear-sighted spiritual sage distill’s in 40 short essays throbbing reminders of what one must do…
Knowledge of God is a lucid and profound exposition of the gnostic science that lies at the heart of Sufism. A guide book to khalwa, spiritual retreat, preparing the murid by the doctrine of the Unity for the experiences that will befall him in the self-shattering annihilation he desires (meaning the spiritual elevation coupled with…
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