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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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?
In this book, all the relevant verses have been discussed reasonably, rationally, and sincerely; and the essence of the Qur’an and Sunnah is placed in a very simple and appealing manner. And this is the reason that the right persons, beyond groupism and prejudices, have boon adopting the correct Islamic path-the path of the Qur’an…
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…
A convenient set of 14 full-colour laminated cards with 17 different duaas relating to the Umrah pilgrimage. Cards are available in three sizes: A5, A6 & A7. A7 includes a lanyard. Duas on cards: – Dua when leaving home – Dua when undertaking a journey – Dua when entering any town/city – Dua when entering…
Legacy of the Great Four Imams attempt to critically evaluate the significance and contribution of the four greatest imams of Sunni school of law. It analyses the life and times as well as contributions of these great jurists of Islam who laid down the laws of Sunni Islam, namely Imam Abu hanifa, Imam Malik,Imam Shafa’ee…
Maulana Jalal al-Din Rumi’s Epic poem, the Mathnawi, is one of the best known and most influential works of Muslim mysticism. The poems amount to more than 25,000 verses. The work pursues its way through hundreds of stories used to illustrate the main theme: man’s predicament in his search for God. A world class and…
“In order to understand the present enslavement of our Islamic nation it is important to recognise the forces involved, their deployment, effect, power and weakness. At present a web of false information has been put out across Africa, and, more seriously, working models and methods put forward to ‘solve’ the ‘problems’ of the ‘underdeveloped’ or…
Following Shaykh Abdalqadir As-Sufi’s deep analysis of the unified structure of the kafir atheist world system and his indication of the path to victory that will assure the return of Khalifal authority to the Muslims as well as survival for the planet, comes this disturbing and irrefutable examination of the Arab people’s dismal decline into…
This book is the fourth in the series. It deals with many important matters that have always perplexed the human minds, but that, as is shown in this book, have been clearly explained in the authentic Texts from Allah’s Book and His Messenger’s Sunnah.Among the subjects covered are the following: The Moment of Death The…
Mostly written while she was traveling, living and studying in Malaysia, South Africa and Yemen, Light Upon Light is a heartfelt and sincere conversation, sprinkled with humor and self-doubt, on the challenges of a modern-day Muslimah. Rest. Read. Reflect. What is He trying to tell you?
Lost in the Sacred poses questions about the Muslim world that no other book by a Western writer has dared to ask. Focusing on the Arab Middle East, Dan Diner asks what caused the Muslim world to lag behind so dramatically. Is Western dominance to blame? Or is the problem even with Islam itself? These questions,…
The temporary life of this world is a great test for man. Temptations are many and man is weak. The possibilities of faltering and sinning are not remote. In “Maidens of Paradise”, some of the rewards of the life Hereafter, especially those relating to the gorgeous, celestial, wide-eyed beauties – the Hurs (Maidens) of Jannat,…
It is now obvious that something has gone very wrong in the West, and that psychological and social alternatives have become pressing issues. In this timely book, Dr Badawi reminds us that Islam has a historically verifiable track record for healing social chaos and individual tragedy. Sadly, the principles of Islam have all too often…
Married Ever After is a guide through the marriage process based on 20 timeless Qur’anic principles, insightful Prophetic examples and contemporary research on maintaining successful relationships. We know all relationships involve struggle, and challenges are an inevitable part of a believer’s life. Married Ever After teaches us how to pick the struggles that are worthy,…
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