Author: Ismail Kamdar

In this book, Shaykh Ismail Kamdar explains 25 keys that unlock genuine happiness, inner peace, and contentment. These principles are taken from the Qur'an and Sunnah and are timeless in their application and effectiveness.

Author: Shaykh Abd Al-Qadir Al-Jilani/ Translated by Muhtar Holland

A Concise Description of Jannah (the Garden of Paradise) and Jahannam (the Fire of Hell) is excerpted from the larger work, Al-Ghunya li-Talibi Tariq al-Haqq (Sufficient Provision for Seekers of the Path of Truth). Written almost one thousand years ago by Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, whose eminence is universally acknowledged by Muslims of all persuasions including Shaikh al-Islam ibn Taymiyyah, it is translated by Muhtar Holland, one of the foremost translators of classical Arabic. This work will be most valuable to those who seek spiritual knowledge firmly grounded in knowledge of the Qur'an and the Sunnah.

Author: Shaikh Ali Ihsan Hammuda

Tradesmen look at buildings differently, depending on their trade: The carpenter casts an eye on the woodwork, the bricklayer on the brickwork and the painter on the walls and ceilings. Similarly, the greater a person's perception of Allah's names, the greater their alertness and understanding of life. Nothing passes them by, without thought and contemplation. When they see a display of mercy, they automatically and very naturally reflect on the names of Allah; Al-Rahim" (The Most Merciful), Al-Ra'uf (The Pitying), Al-Wadud (The Affectionate). When they sense might and awe, they are overcome with the names "Al-Jabbar" (The Compeller), "Al-Muntaqim" (The Avenger) and "Al-Qahhar" (The Subduer). Eventually, they reach a station where every scene that unfolds, any sin which presents itself or any opportunity that drifts by, becomes a trigger for perusal and the remembrance of Allah, the achievement of which is precisely the objective of this book.

Author: Hanifa Rahman / Illustrated by Eman Salem

From the prayer of Hannah to the great trial faced by Maryam (as), we travel through the life of one of the Prophets of God: Prophet Isa (as). He was sent to bring people back to the Straight Path, but his journey is not yet finished; raised up to Heaven, by the Will of Allah, he is destined to return.

Based on authentic sources, this rhythmic book is full of detail and aims to correct misrepresentations and educate young readers on the Islamic narrative of Prophet Isa’s life.

Author: Surkheel Sharif

This book is a thoughtful collection of essays addressing Islam’s relevance in today’s rapidly changing world. Each essay, penned by Shaykh Surkheel Sharif (Abu Aaliyah), provides guidance for Muslims seeking to navigate the challenges of modern life while staying true to their faith. Balancing tradition with contemporary realities, these concise yet insightful reflections chart a practical path through issues of reason, identity, spirituality, and social engagement.

Since its arrival, modernity has occupied the human mind and has brought about unprecedented changes to human societies. Between its good and its bad, people remain divided. It is true that scientific discoveries and technology have brought material good to humanity; but they have also brought long term spiritual problems and dismantled the fabric of society. I would like to thank Shaykh Surkheel Abu Aaliyah for his insights, that remind us of the ancient sages and grant us assurance that, as Muslims, we are still relevant. Finally, I wish the reader a blessed companionship with this long-awaited book.’ [Dr Shaykh Ahmad Sa‘d, Director of Ihsan Institute]

‘Surkheel Sharif’s sixty wide-ranging essays provide waymarkers for the faithful Muslim adrift in Western modernity. The essays are models of brevity and lucidity, and they chart a sure course through modernity’s choppy waters, striking a middle path between tradition and reason, isolation and assimilation, repose and action, and conservation and change. It can be warmly recommended to anyone seeking thoughtful and relevant answers to living authentically as a Muslim today.’ [Dr Yahya Birt, Research Director for Ayaan Institute]

‘It seems to me that Shaykh Surkheel Abu Aaliyah understands both Islam and the contemporary West both perfectly, and in a way that not more than a handful of people in the whole world do. I fully recommend these profound meditations and excellent short essays by him to any Muslim confused by our times.’ [Dr Ghazi bin Talal, Chairman of Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought]

Author: Martin Lings

Almost a prerequisite for any serious study of Sufism in European languages': this was the verdict of Seyyed Hossein Nasr in his review of the first edition of the book. According to the Journal of Near Eastern Studies, it is 'one of the most thorough and intimately engaging books on Sufism to be produced by a Western scholar'. Certainly there is nothing second-hand about it. The author lets Sufis speak for themselves and, in a series of unusual and absorbing texts mainly translated from Arabic, he gives a vivid picture of life in a North African Sufi order. Against this background stands the unforgettable figure of the Algerian Shaikh who was head of the order from 1909 until his death in 1934. The last few chapters are mainly devoted to his writings, which include some penetrating aphorisms, and which end with a small anthology of his remarkable mystic poems.

Author: John M Butt

When John Butt arrived in Peshawar in 1970, before long he turned from hippy, to Pashtoon, to talib - student of Islam. It was his study of Islam that prepared him for a career as a storyteller - the Man who Brought the Archers to Afghanistan. A Talibs Tale provides readers with an inside account of madrassa life and Pashtoon society, not to mention Kabul jail and tribal captivity. Containing anecdotes from his life both before and after he shifted to the subcontinent, and with a keen and optimistic attitude towards becoming the best version of himself, Butt tells a wonderful and heartfelt tale of a man who finds a home in the most unexpected place.

The world is at a crossroads today. A tiny minority of Muslims seems to be bent on hijacking the religion of Islam and bringing it into perpetual conflict with the rest of the world.
Because of their actions, very few non-Muslims understand the real difference between Islam as it has always been, and the distorted perversions of Islam today.
This book is an attempt to positively say what Islam actually is - and always was - as well as what it is not.

Author: Sofia Rehman

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (RA) has been an inspiration and paragon for Muslims since the first generation of Believers emerged. Hailed as a guiding light, a fount of wisdom and a purveyor of the Prophetic mission, Aisha's words have illuminated Islamic thought in all its branches. This book compiles 40 of her insights and statements in the categories of Qur'anic exegesis (tafsir), Jurisprudence (Fiqh), Theology ('aqidah), Politics (siyasah) and Heart Softeners (al-raqa'iq) with commentary for the contemporary Muslim seeking spiritual and moral direction as they traverse through daily life and its challenges and possibilities.

Author: Dr. Mustapha Sheikh

This collection of wisdoms from the works of Ibn Taymiyyah reflects the range of his penetrative insight and wisdom. It aims to recast his work, which is often mistakenly associated with Islamic fundamentalism, for a new generation of Muslims who are seeking a path through the challenges of the modern age.

With an emphasis upon literary concision each aphorism is pregnant with meaning, which is carefully explored in a commentary.

Author: Shaykh Hamza Yusuf & Imam Zaid Shakir

This life changing book is a must for every Muslim in the West. It's used for the Zaytuna's Minara program, as well as Halaqa's throughout United States, Canada, and England. It includes all the exercises with the original Arabic text and English translation.
In this updated for 2007 new edition of "Agenda to Change Our Condition," Shaykh Hamza Yusuf chalks out a program for all Muslims who want to rectify their current state of apathy and heedlessness of Allah's commands. The book includes sections on Practical Steps to Change Our Condition, Taqwa: Its Definition and its Benefits, The Heart and its Treatment (by Qadi Abu Bakr ibn al-`Arabi), culminating with a series of exercises on how to attain taqwa. "Our hope is that you take this manual seriously. It is rooted in the Book, the Sunnah, and the example of our pious predecessors. We hope that you will commit to implementing it to the best of your ability, that you find a group of brothers or sisters, whichever the case may be, and work together: 'A believer is given strength through his brother,' according to the Prophetic tradition. "Finally, the way out of the spider's web in which we are all trapped that has been woven by the master weavers of deception: nafs, Shaytan, hawa, and Dunya, is at the end of the Chapter in the Qur'an entitled the Spider: 'And those who struggle in Our way, we guide them to Our paths. Verily Allah is with those who perform acts of excellence and beauty.' ... "This path is indeed arduous, and it would appear to one looking at it that to arrive is too difficult for most of us. Let us set out first and then see how long we can last. A Divine wind will blow on your back, your feet will become light, and wondrous fellow wayfarers will show up with sustenance just when you thought you had none. Our success is by Allah, upon Him we place our trust, and to Him we return." -- Hamza Yusuf, Foreword, Agenda to Change Our Condition

Author: Shaykh Yusuf Al Nabahani

A compilation of “Forty Hadiths” by Imam Yūsuf al-Nabahānī on the virtues of fasting and Ramadan. It is supplemented with an adaptive commentary that draws upon traditional Islamic sources and the valuable insights of classical and contemporary scholars surveying the purpose of fasting, its telos, its mystical dimensions and the spirit of the act.

It also touches upon the legal positions of certain aspects of fasting. Consolidating between the social, spiritual and legal dimensions of the fast, the work makes an attempt to revitalise and make fasting comprehensible and relevant for contemporary Muslims, touching upon notions of detachment, self-discipline, restraint from the impulse to consume, religious moderation and servitude to Allah.

Author: Ilm Forum

The legacy of the greatest teacher the world has known, the greatest man to ever walk the Earth, the Messenger of Allah, is attested to by the greatness of his students: the Ṣaḥābah. None more so than his four successors, the four men famed as the Rightly Guided Caliphs. The Blessed Prophet’s words and deeds have reached us from across the centuries and still inspire billions. It was these men who were charged with carrying those teachings to others, and within one short century spread them across the breadth of the world.

This book collects the teachings of these great men; their words and their actions; how they lived and how they died. Each of them was a giant upon whose shoulders the great scholars and sages; the orators and leaders; the warriors and heroes; the ascetics and mystics in every age of this Ummah have built their places in the halls of history. Each of them was shaped for greatness by the blessed hands of the Beloved in a singular and unique manner. Together, they built a community, an empire, and a legacy that shall inspire this Ummah until the end of time.

Author: Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali / Translated by Shoaib Shah

This book is a commentary of the invaluable advice of the Prophet ﷺ to ʿAbdullāh ibn ʿAbbās (Raḍiya ’llāhu ‘an-hu), which begins with the words, ‘Be mindful of Allah and He will be mindful of you.’ The famed eighth-century traditionist Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī takes the reader on a thought-provoking journey through the meanings that can be derived from the hadith, in a manner that is scholarly and comprehensive, yet also easily understood. He explains that the hadith ‘contains great counsel and comprehensive principles from the most important and most significant aspects of the religion’, such as the rights we owe Allah ﷻ and what He has promised to give us if we fulfil those rights. Ibn Rajab supports his arguments with verses of the Qur’an, additional narrations of the Prophet ﷺ (whose transmissions are analysed), sayings of the Companions (Raḍiya ’llāhu ‘an-hum) and their followers, and insightful stories and poems. As a brief but expansive look at some of Islam’s fundamental tenets, it is an essential addition to every Muslim’s library.

Author: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar / Raymond Obstfeld

At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. But with a talent for basketball, and an unmatched team of supporters, Lew Alcindor was able to transform and to become Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

From a childhood made difficult by racism and prejudice to a record-smashing career on the basketball court as an adult, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's life was packed with ""coaches"" who taught him right from wrong and led him on the path to greatness. His parents, coaches Jack Donahue and John Wooden, Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, and many others played important roles in Abdul-Jabbar's life and sparked him to become an activist for social change and advancement. The inspiration from those around him, and his drive to find his own path in life, are highlighted in this personal and awe-inspiring journey.

Written especially for young readers, Becoming Kareem chronicles how Kareem Abdul-Jabbar become the icon and legend he is today, both on and off the court.

Author: Asad Tarsin/Foreword by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf

A new book written to help Muslims live and practice their faith—to learn what Muslims believe, how we pray and fast, and worship our Lord in an appropriate manner. It highlights both our spiritual struggles and aspirations; how we can, on a daily basis, develop a healthy relationship with God, through both devotions and in ordinary daily life. This book is not meant to expound on abstract theoretical aspects of Islam, but to give readers practical and useful knowledge that can help them understand what it means to be Muslim.

This book is meant to give readers practical and useful knowledge that can help them understand what it means to be Muslim. Whether you are completely new to the religion or need to brush up on some of the basics, Being Muslim is an excellent guide to reconnect to the most essential aspects of Islam. The entire manual clearly explains the most fundamental aspects of the faith and assumes no background knowledge at all.

"…An immeasurable service to both Muslims and members of other faith communities...I would highly recommend this volume to anyone interested in knowing about Islam as the vast majority of Muslims have historically understood and lived it."
—Imam Zaid Shakir, Co-Founder, Zaytuna College

"Being Muslim is a great starting point for new Muslims or those newly committed to their faith. While no description of Islam is completely inclusive, the manual describes the practices and beliefs held by the majority of Muslims. I encourage the leadership of mosques and Islamic centers to use this book as a foundation for teaching Islam at the introductory level."
—Dr. Ingrid Mattson, Chair of Islamic Studies, Huron University College

“Being Muslim is the perfect book for newcomers to Islam. Dr. Tarsin brilliantly reconciles tradition with context in this clear, accessible manual...Being Muslim is simply unparalleled. If there’s a book that should be standard curriculum in our Mosques and communities, this is it.”
—Ustadh Usama Canon, Founding Director, Ta’leef Collective

Author: Hilal and Abdullah Kara

"We in the Black American Muslim community have been waiting on a book like this for more than 40 years since Imam W. Deen Mohammed introduced Bilal to many of us for the first time in 1975! A very well written, compelling narrative that expands the readers' understanding of this great companion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) beyond what has been commonly shared. A must-read for every Muslim in America, regardless of race or ethnicity."
-Imam Amin Nathari - National Representative, Islam in America Movement

"This great book by Hilal and Abdullah Kara was a magnificently astounding pleasure to read, especially in the month of African American History. With each page, I either cried, laughed, or was left in awe of how the lives of Bilal al-Habashi and his friend, and of our Prophet Muhammed Ibn Abdullah, were inextricably linked and how this special bond is reflected in the essence of every human soul. This book is a must read for all who willingly sacrifice and sincerely search for the essential meaning of what it means to be a devoted servant of Allah (G-d), a loyal friend of the Messenger of Allah (G-d) (PBUH), and what true love of them looks like in real life."
- Wahy-ud Deen Shareef, Imam, Masjid Waarith ud Deen

Author: Nizar Abazah

This book introduces a number of notable children during the time of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

It is divided into five chapters; the first chapter describes the childhood of the Prophet ﷺ and the second chapter is devoted to the children who were raised at the time of the Prophet ﷺ.

The third chapter relates to the children of the Prophet ﷺ and how he raised and cared for them. The penultimate chapter describes the young sahabas who grew up around the Prophet ﷺ. Finally, the last chapter contains Prophetic ﷺ hadiths on childhood and Islam's outlook with regard to children.

Author: Naielah Ackbarali /Anas Sillwood

Get access to the best marriage advice for Muslim singles!

• Learn how to overcome the fear of getting married.
• Understand why some marriages succeed and others fail.
• Get much needed tips on how to choose a spouse and deal with 'searching' burnout.
• Know how to identify dealbreakers, red flags, and problematic issues.
• Take action steps that will prepare you more for marriage.

Great for converts, divorcees, and anyone seriously seeking to marry.

Author: Imam Muhammad Sa'id Ramadan al-Buti / Translated & Summarised by Mahdi Lock and Hazem Nasr

Based on the Television Series الكآبة .. أسباب وعلاج by Imam Muhammad Sa'id Ramadan al-Buti

In a world plagued by depression and anxiety, Depression and Anxiety: The Causes and Treatment According to the Quran explores these ailments from a unique perspective. Based on the teachings of Imam Imam Muhammad Saʿid Ramadan al-Buti, this groundbreaking book unveils hidden causes often overlooked within a secular paradigm.

Delving into different types of depression and anxiety linked to specific causes, it emphasizes the role of a strengthened relationship with Allah in finding healing and empowerment. This book offers spiritual enrichment, guiding readers to lessen their attachment to this world, purify their hearts and souls, and understand the purpose of their existence.

By drawing nearer to Allah and embracing the teachings of the Qurʾān, readers gain the competence and strength to face life's challenges without succumbing to anxiety or depression. With insightful appendices and additional resources, Depression and Anxiety: The Causes and Treatment According to the Qurʾān provides the tools for a deeper understanding, guiding individuals towards the emotional well-being and inner peace that comes from being close to one's Lord.

Author: Imam Badr Ad-Din Ibn Jama’ah al-Kinani / Translated by Shoaib Shah

This work entitled Etiquette of the Learner, is extracted from Qadi Ibn Jama’ah’s major contribution to the literature of adab: Tadhkirat as-Sami wa’l-Mutakallim fi Adab al-‘Alim wa’l-Muta’allim (A Memorandum to the Listener and the Speaker on the Etiquette of the Scholar and the Learner).
Through it, he provided a detailed guide for both students and teachers to follow in order to bring their endeavours in line with the example depicted in Qur'an and sunnah.
Whether they are embarking upon the rigorous quest in pursuit of command of the Islamic sciences, or simply seeking to enhance their understanding of the religion, this work will impress upon readers the indispensable but oft-forgotten principle: etiquette comes before seeking knowledge, thus enabling them to truly benefit from their studies.
This abridged version of the text is aimed specifically at students of knowledge, focusing on the etiquette required for one to excel.

Author: Imam Abu Zakariya Yahya al-Nawawi/Translated by Musa Furber/ Nuh Ha Mim Keller (Preface)/Gibril Fouad Haddad (Contributor)

An enduring classic work on the etiquette that a Muslim must or should have with regard to handling and reciting the Quran (the Muslim scripture). The topics this volume raises include: ritual cleanliness, opportune times for recitation, the etiquette that students have with their teachers (and that teachers must have with their students), and variety of other issues that every Muslim should know and frequently ask about.

Author: Claudia Azizah Seise

“One night in Laos, I stretched out on a straw mat and looked up into the dark sky. I had never seen so many stars. Staring out into space, I just knew there was a Creator. There was somebody watching over me. In the middle of the jungle in Laos, I felt God.”

Born into an atheist family in former East Germany, Claudia Seise spent years searching for her spiritual home before finding peace and tranquility in Islam. In Finding God, she celebrates God’s guidance by recounting the conversion stories of more than 40 people from all over the world. From a young man seeing a coworker’s dedication to his Friday prayer service to a high school student enjoying the hospitality of a friend’s family… From a researcher inspired by the Muslim women she was studying to a Christian missionary reading the Qur’an she received as a gift… These diverse stories explore just some of the manifold paths God uses to turn His servants’ hearts toward Him. 

In the latter portion of the book, short essays provide methods for grounding oneself in the faith and living Islam with purpose. Finding God is a valuable companion in the ongoing process of drawing nearer to Him.

Author: Ibrahim Abdul Matin

Muslims are compelled by their religion to praise their Creator, pray, fast and give charity. But what is not widely known is that there are deep and long-standing connections between Islamic teachings and environmentalism.

In this ground breaking book, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin draws on research, scripture and interviews with Muslims to trace Islam's profound dedication to humankind's collective role as stewards of the Earth. Abdul-Matin points out that the Prophet Muhammad declared that the Earth is a mosque. 'Deen' means 'way' in Arabic. Abdul-Matin offers dozens of examples of how Muslims can follow, and already are following, a Green Deen in four areas: waste, watts (energy), water and food. At last, people of all beliefs can appreciate the gifts and contributions that Islam and Muslims bring to the environmental movement.

Author: Shaykh Asim Ahmad

A one-of-a-kind guide that walks you through the Haj and Umra process with the help of a personable and humorous narrator. The first-person narrative highlights the dos and do nots, logistical hurdles, rich history and exhilirating experience of being a pilgrim in the Holy Land. The eight icons which punctuate the engaging narrative will help you through different aspects of the Haj and Umra. But this guide doesn't stop there. For those who want to walk the Haj, the maps of Mina, Muzdalifa, and Arafat help them navigate their way. The Madina Munawwara chapter covers the history of the blessed city including 3D maps of the original Masjid Nabawi and Jannat al-Baqi. Another section provides a biography of different Sahaba buried in Jannat al-Baqi and their locations. Revisit the time of the blessed Prophet (sa). The guide covers a complete history with 9 full-page maps of 34 undiscovered landmarks in Madina Munawwara and 9 landmarks within Masjid Nabawi itself. The color-coded guide is thoroughly-researched with over 300 hadith cited and over 100 books and articles referenced for your peace of mind. Note that this guide is comprehensive and is good for all three types of Haj, and even for pilgrims planning their next Umra only trip.

Author: Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera

The Handbook of a Healthy Muslim Marriage is the indispensable marriage guide. With a wealth of experience and a warm sympathetic tone, the author Shaykh Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera brings the insight of a scholar with thousands of hours of spiritual and marital-counselling practice and Islamic erudition to this crucial subject. Topics range from how to find a partner and dealing with in-laws to developing spousal intimacy and the unfortunate divorce.

• Extremely well thought-out, well-written and easily digestible with its casual tone
• Offers an absolute wealth of anecdotal experiences along with cultural discussions and the necessary legal explanation.
• Provides many real-life experiences and scenarios to make it relatable to each reader, especially in the West.
• Suggests practical solutions to the multiple issues arising in any marriage, especially how to navigate conflict.
• Provides detailed discussions on domestic violence and subjects like infertility and sexual intimacy.
• Offers useful suggestions for kindling romance.
• A handy resource for every couple throughout their journey of marriage.
• A potential saver of couples from messing up their lives and making terrible errors they would later regret.
• Contemporary Islamic self-help on marriage at its finest.

Author: Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti/Translation and Notes by Rashad Jameer

THIS SIXTEENTH CENTURY book of Prophetic Traditions and Reports elucidates the states and stages of the intermediary realm (al-barzakh), also known as life in the grave. Its author, Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, was Shaykh al-Islam among his contemporaries, a Hadith Master (Hafiz) and a polymath who authored works in virtually every Islamic science.
In this exceptional work of 185 reports, al-Suyuti takes the believer on a journey through some of the glad-tidings and comforting reassurances given to surviving family members—and all Muslims, young and old alike—of the honour and divine care arranged by Allah for a loved one when they pass on from this life into the next. It covers three fundamental stages of the afterlife, namely, death, the grave and the various resting places for souls. A must-have for lovers of the hereafter.

“Imam al-Suyuti's classical work is full of insights and lessons. I encourage one and all to take benefit from this translation and be inspired.”
- YUSUF BADAT
Mathabah Institute and Islamic Foundation of Toronto

“This is a short but incredibly poignant work that shifts your consciousness into the present, inspiring you to put matters into perspective. Contemplating death is not necessarily meant as a morbid exercise, but rather is an exercise in expanding your awareness about what awaits us beyond this realm. It is a practice, if done regularly and with focus, will help you to assess your direction in life and steers it towards meaning, purpose and vitality. This book is a great means towards that.”
- IDRIS WATTS
Abu Zahra Foundation, England

Author: Imam Abd al-Rahman ibn Ahmad Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali & Imam 'Abd al-Wahhab al-Sha'rani

This text is a compendium of two treatises on the subject of giving advice: Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali's Al-Farq bayna al-Nasihah wa al-Ta’yir, and selected excerpts from Imam al-Sha'rani's Al-Bahr al-Mawrud fi al-Mawathiq wa al-'Uhud.

Ibn Rajab's text, whose title has been translated as "The Difference Between Counsel and Shaming," is a short treatise meant to help the reader distinguish between advice that is permissible and potentially beneficial, as opposed to that which is disliked or impermissible and potentially harmful. It includes chapters on the process for advising scholars, the difference between advising someone to leave sin as opposed to rebuking someone for sin, the characteristics of hypocritical advice and its effects, and more. Ibn Rajab's work is replete with relevant verses from the Qur'an, hadith narrations, as well as statements and stories from the Salaf and the righteous scholars. These verses and narrations serve as evidence for his arguments, as well as illustrations of the principles in action.

Imam al-Sha'rani's text, which consists of selected excerpts from a longer work, begins with a discussion of sincerity towards every Muslim, with a focus on the famous hadith in which the Prophet ﷺ stated "Religion is sincere counsel." It proceeds with a long discussion of the parameters for commanding good and forbidding evil, the process for conducting an argument, the central importance of good character, and the proper balance between not demeaning other Muslims and covering their faults, while still giving advice and preventing sin when appropriate. Similar to Ibn Rajab's text, Imam al-Sha'rani utilizes numerous verses of the Qur'an, hadith narrations, and statements and stories from the righteous among the Muslims to support his work.

Taken together, these two texts provide a concise yet comprehensive discussion of how and when to offer advice, practices and etiquettes to help make the action of giving advice praiseworthy and the advice itself more likely to be effective, and potential missteps and pitfalls to avoid in order to not incur blame or cause additional harm.

Author: Dr. Sami Ameri

The Prophet of Islam has long been misrepresented, perhaps more than any other figure in the history of religious movements. Likewise, Islam itself is often one of the most misunderstood faiths, particularly in the West. What may be the most profound distortion is the prevailing belief that "religious faith" means believing without evidence or worse, believing despite evidence. As Richard Dawkins claims, it's faith that contradicts reason and proof. But is that really the case? This book is a thoughtful, measured attempt to challenge these misconceptions. Through reason, history, and science, it seeks to uncover the true character of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, explore the message of the Quran, and ultimately test the authenticity of Islam. Is Islam a blind leap of faith, or is it a belief system deeply rooted in compelling evidence that harmonizes intellect and revelation?

The reader is invited to embark on this journey with three guiding principles:

• Seek the truth honestly, following the evidence wherever it may lead.
• Embrace courage to confront the difficult questions, as this book addresses nearly all the critical objections raised against Muhammad's prophethood.
• Step out of the 21st century and shed the cultural biases of our modern world. Let your mind, heart, and soul transport you back to the 7th century, where you will experience Muhammad's message as though you were living amongst the very people who first heard it.
• As you turn each page, you will come to understand why setting aside contemporary illusions is key to discovering the truth.

"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

(John 8:32)

Author: Abdul Azim Islahi

Shah Wali-Allah was a great sufi scholar born in the Indian Sub-Continent in the 1700's. This book focuses on Shah Wali-Allah's thought from an economic perspective. Chapters discuss his economic ideas, his contribution to Tadbir al-Manzil (household management), money and interest, as well as public finance and socio-economic development.

Author: Haidar Bagir

An eye-opening guide that shows us how to create meaning in our daily lives and become intimates of God.

“This practical book presents the inner depths of Sufi teachings in a way that is directly relevant to our constant efforts to reach for happiness.”—Professor Komaruddin Hidayat, Islamic scholar and bestselling author of Life’s Journey

“When we peer inside our souls and still cannot find happiness, we must dig even deeper. This book is like a whetstone that sharpens our abilities to uncover true happiness from within.”—Gobind Vashdev, spiritual teacher and bestselling author of Happiness Inside

“. . . mercy and compassion lie at the heart of the religious quest and this message is vitally important in our dangerously polarized world.”—Karen Armstrong, author of the bestselling books, Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time, Islam: A Short History, A History of God and Fields of Blood

“Islam, the Faith of Love and Happiness offers an antidote . . . by presenting the heart of Islam, the extent to which Islam, the Qur’an and Muhammad offer a message of love and happiness.”—John L. Esposito, Professor of Islamic Studies, Georgetown University

Through touching stories, humorous anecdotes, and profound insights into the spiritual realm that draw on sacred Islamic teachings, Dr. Haidar Bagir shines a brilliant light into the darkness that all too often overwhelms us. Consisting of twenty-nine short, inspirational chapters, this work will take you on a spiritual quest to overcome the maladies of your soul and help you experience true happiness.

Author: Sayyid Muhammad Ibn Alawi al-Maliki / Translated by Abd al-Hamid Mahmud Tuhmaz

Lady Khadījah (Allah be pleased with her) was the very first person to accept Islam and believe in the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). He would later say of her, ‘She believed in me when people disbelieved in me; she trusted me when people belied me; she gave me shelter when people refused me; she supported me when people deprived me; and Allah provided me with children through her when He deprived me of children from [all other] women.’

The present work is a translation of two treatises on the Life of Lady Khadījah and her outstanding virtues. The first is that of the late Meccan scholar Sayyid Muḥammad ibn ʿAlawī al-Mālikī al-Ḥasanī, entitled Bushrā fī Manāqib al-Sayyidah al-Khadījah al-Kubrā (The Glad Tidings on the Merits of Lady Khadījah the Greatest); and the second, al-Sayyidah Khadījah Umm al-Mu’minīn wa Sabbāqah al-Khalq ilā al-Islām (Lady Khadījah: The Mother of the Believers and the First of Creation to Embrace Islam), is by the late Syrian scholar Shaykh ʿAbd al-Ḥamīd Maḥmūd Ṭuhmāz. Together, they form an indispensable resource for delving deeper into the life of this remarkable woman.

Lady Khadījah’s life—a testament to her loyalty, deep faith, impeccable character, steadfastness and unwavering dedication to Allah, the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and Islam, and her strength in the face of adversity—remains an inspiration and timeless example for Muslim men and women everywhere.

Author: Shaykh Muhammad Al-Khudari Bak Al-Bajuri / Translated by Mariam Madge Conlan

Lessons in Islamic History is an essential summary of Shaykh Muhammad Khudari Bak's series of groundbreaking works on Islamic history, in which this pioneering Egyptian historian and scholar of Shari'ah and Arabic literature distils the essence of his three outstanding works on the Prophetic Biography, the Rightly-Guided Caliphs and the Umayyad and 'Abbasid Dynasties.
In his distinctively eloquent yet uncomplicated style, he traces the changing political and social circumstances of the Islamic peoples from their origins in the pre-Islamic Arabic Peninsula until his own time in the Ottoman caliphate of Egypt.
An instinctive educator who explained that he wrote not merely to record history, but so that history might benefit, the author outlines the vicissitudes of Islamic history with refreshing objectivity and restraint, highlighting the lessons to be learnt from past events.
In an era when competing historical narratives vie for supremacy, this text provides a clear and concise account of Muslim leadership throughout history and its consequences for the Ummah. As such, it is an indispensable read for young and old alike.

The Book includes:
Arabs Before the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
The Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
The Four Khalifs
The Umayyad Dynasty (Including Andalus)
The Abbasid Dynasty
Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluk and Many Others up to the Ottomans in 1220AD (1805 AC)

Author: Imam Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali/ Translated by Shoaib Shah

We are Well-Informed about our lives, our homes, our encounters and the people we experience them with. This book, Life of the Grave: its Delights and Horrors until Resurrection, is a detailed overview of the next stage in our journey. It is Ibn Rajab’s contribution to the topic of life after death and the grave. It presents a thorough study of our belief in terms of the grave, the questioning, its rewards and its horrors. It also discusses the circumstances of the inhabitants of the grave and what they experience in an effort to try and prepare us for the inevitable. Using the Qur’an, hadith, stories of the pious predecessors and poetry, Ibn Rajab presents us with content to ponder over, reflect and take as admonishment so that our hardened hearts may become soft and receptive to the words of Allah ﷻ and His beloved Messenger ﷺ.  

Author: Hakim Al-Umma Mawlana Ashraf Ali Thanawi / Translated by Iqbal Husain Ansari / Revised By Ibrahim Ibn Muhammad

Allah SWT has declared in the Qur’ān: ﴾O you who believe, obey Allah and obey the Messenger…﴿ (4:59). Accordingly, Islamic religious life is based on the instructions of the Qur’ān and the authentic Sunna. This treatise brings together around 90 verses of the Qur’ān and 340 hadiths—under the headings of 25 ‘principles’—which focus on the very essentials of Islam, including: the meaning of Islam and faith; exhortations of a spiritual nature, such as trusting in the Divine, remembrance of Him, loving Allah and His Messenger, abstaining from sin, gratitude and patience; and commandments of a legal nature, relating to prayer, recitation of the Qur’ān, fasting, hajj, zakat, marriage, childrearing and good social conduct.

Author: Recep Șentürk

One of the twentieth century’s most influential Muslims, Malcolm X - El-Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz - led a dynamic life and passed through many phases of thought. But one aspect of his thought remained constant - to never remain silent in the face of oppression.

In Malcolm X: The Struggle for Human Rights, Recep Şentürk offers more than a biography of a beloved figure in American history: he explores the concept of universal human rights in Islam using the life of Malcolm X as an example of a human rights struggle.

Engaging and innovative, the book is divided into three sections, dealing with Malcolm X’s life, beliefs and struggle in turn. In the first part, we learn about his early years, his time in prison and his hajj. In a section on his evolving faith, we learn about his youth as a Christian, his time with the Nation of Islam and his discovery of mainstream Islam. In the final section, Şentürk offers a new perspective: how we can relate slavery, abolition, civil rights and voting rights to Malcolm X’s struggle

Author: Mostafa Al Badawi

Many thinking people now have an inward sense that 21st- century humanity faces stark and urgent challenges that demand wise and decisive responses. Profound illnesses call for profound remedies, and when nothing less than radical change will do, courage is essential to survival. Authentic traditional Islam provides a holistic and historically proven alternative.
In this timely book, Dr Mostafa al-Badawi shows that revealed knowledge is the source of traditional wisdom, and that the Islamic faith and civilization has a veritable 'track record' of healing individual and social disintegration. The author presents a penetrating diagnosis of the illnesses of humanity today, together with a fascinating overview of the Islamic metaphysic, unearthing its spiritual and moral values and its timeless relevance and applicability. Man and the Universe is a compelling and urgently needed piece of writing about what we human beings are, where we stand ? and what we can do about it.

Author: Khalid Muhammad Khalid

The generation of men who accepted Islam with the Prophet ﷺ were seekers of truth. They stood by him through unimaginable difficulties to give human civilisation a new and dignified way of life. They were revolutionaries at a time when humankind was craving for liberation. Men Around the Prophet ﷺ contains stories of these heroic men.

This comprehensive volume includes the stories of sixty of the most important and influential Companions of the Prophet ﷺ: men who lived and worked beside him to create the legacy that we encounter today. The stories are preceded by a short and inspiring biography of the Last Prophet ﷺ, highlighting his virtues and his sacrifices.

These biographical snapshots emphasise the strength and faith of these men — an inspiring read for all Muslims.

Author: Martin Lings

Acclaimed worldwide as the definitive biography of the Prophet ﷺ  in the English language. Martin Lings? life of Muhammad ﷺ is unlike any other. Based on Arabic sources of the eighth and ninth centuries, of which some important passages are translated here for the first time, it owes the freshness and directness of its approach to the words of men and women who heard Muhammad ﷺ  speak and witnessed the events of his life. Martin Lings has an unusual gift for narrative. He has adopted a style which is at once extremely readable and reflects both the simplicity and grandeur of the story. The result is a book which will be read with equal enjoyment by those already familiar with Muhammadﷺ's life and those coming to it for the first time. This book was given an award by the government of Pakistan, and selected as the best biography of the Prophet in English at the National Seerat Conference in Islamabad in 1983. In 1990, after the book had attracted the attention of Azhar University, the author received a decoration from president Mubarak.Martin Lings, formerly Keeper of Oriental Manuscript in the British Museum and the British Library, is the author of three works on Islamic mysticism, A Sufi Saint of the Twentieth Century, What is Sufism? and The Book of Certainty, all published by The Islamic Texts Society.

Author: Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah / Translated Nasiruddin al-Khattab

This is an abridged translation of the classical text 'Uddat as-Sabirin wa Dhakhirat Ash-Shakirin.

The author explains the nature of sabr (patience) and shukr (gratitude) in a practical fashion and shows how these important spiritual values may be incorporated into one's everyday life.

Although the original Arabic text was written over six centuries ago, the author's words are even more relevant today.

Author: Anse Tamara Gray, Najiyah Diana Maxfield

Lina is the Arabic word for palm tree, and the three modules found in this book - Know Yourself, Declare Independence, and Tend Your Ties, - provide a springboard from which converts can grow like palm trees, have deep roots, and strong but flexible trunks, and bear wonderful life sustaining fruit.

Whether new to Islam or a seasoned convert with tales and advice of your own to share, Project Lina will help you continue to bring your whole self to Islam. It is the open arms, the spiritual guidance, and the balanced way forward that converts need for a healthy transition from newbies to vital members of their communities - and then to the leaders their communities need.

Project Lina can be read as a stand-alone book, used as guidance in a halal or converts' group, or carried along to a Project Lina workshop

Author: Aliyah Umm Raiyaan

Deepen your connection to Allah and set purpose-based intentions for the year ahead with a daily guided journal for prayer, healing, and reflection during Ramadan.

Ramadan is one of the most sacred and spiritually intimate months of the Islamic calendar. It is a time of devotion, where one can nurture their relationship with Allah—breaking away from normal daily routine and spent in a constant state of faithful awareness.

Divided into three 10-day sections, this beautiful book takes you on an inward journey to heal from your past, immerse yourself in the present and plan an akhirah-focused future. Each section is comprised of ten chapters with each representing one day of Ramadan. Aliyah encourages readers to use each chapter on their designated day—echoing how the Qur'an was revealed, gradually, in order for listeners to savor the messages and decipher their meanings on a more profound level.

Ramadan Reflections is filled with practical exercises, journaling prompts, and Du'aa invitations, all designed to enable deeper reflections on the learnings and further your ability to manifest this into actions. Each chapter concludes with extra writing space for contemplation both on the theme that day as well as their overall spiritual transformation.

Author: Yasmin Mogahed

Authors: Jinan Yousef

This book provides a comprehensive explanation for Allah's names and attributes. The author has effectively defined the attributes of Allah in such a way to ensure sufficient detail is provided for the reader, without excessively analysing and over complicating the topic. The aim and achievement of this book is to introduce God in the terms in which He introduces Himself, and thereby make the approach to Him easier for willing hearts and minds. Furthermore it allows for a lighter, more pleasant and rewarding experience on the journey in reconnecting and strengthening the bond with our Creator.

About the Author
Jinan Yousef has been an author for over a decade, writing about topics related to the Islamic faith. She has been a student of Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi alongside others. She regularly lectures on the names of God, connecting to Allah, and growing in faith. Jinan Yousef has been a course instructor at Al Buruj Press for many years.

Author: A. Helwa

Does a fast-paced modern lifestyle take a toll on your relationship with Allah? Discover how to build a more intimate bond with Him.
Do your imperfections leave you feeling unworthy of love from a perfect creator? Has your holy journey left you with more questions than answers? Are you struggling to relate sacred text to your tech-dominated life? Internationally acclaimed, award winning author A. Helwa has inspired over half a million readers with her passionate and poetic approach to holiness. Now she’s here to show you how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your true purpose.
Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam is an inspiring guide that will lead you towards the hidden meaning of the Qur'an through passion and joy. Written with care and precision, Helwa’s metaphoric insights invite you on her earnest search for truth and understanding. By accessing the inner workings of Islamic tradition, your struggles in faith will be met with a deeper connection to Allah rooted in compassion.
In Secrets of Divine Love, you’ll discover:

-Allah’s unconditional regard for you so that you are forever encompassed in His care
-Hundreds of spiritual findings within the Qur’an to strengthen your faith
-The best ways to repent, so your sins can be transformed into good deeds
-The unseen symbols behind the forms of prayer to help enhance your worship
-How distractions during your daily devotions can surprisingly bring you closer to God, and much, much more!

Secrets of Divine Love guides readers, no matter their religious background, through the teachings of Muhammad, Rumi, and other luminaries. If you like theology backed by modern science and psychology, instructions for contemporary Muslims, and motivational lessons from the Qur’an, then you’ll adore A. Helwa’s insightful book.
Buy Secrets of Divine Love to begin your journey back to your Creator today!

Author: Abdullah Bin Hamid Ali

What is the ‘negro’? Who qualifies? What is its Arabic equivalent? And, what did pre-modern writers mean by it? There is a common belief that the ‘negro’ refers to any “black” person of sub-Saharan African heritage. Historians, however, often differentiate between the Moor, the Nubian, the Ethiopian, the Kushite, and the Negro. Why this distinction if all “black” Africans and those of African heritage presumably belong to a common pedigree?

This book’s author, Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali, argues that the ‘Negro’ or ‘Zanj’ as perceived by premodern Arab historians, theologians, and jurists was not only a geographical population. It was also one perceived to be culturally inferior to all other known ‘races.’ For Arab climatic theorists like Al-Mas’udi and Ibn Khaldun, this phenomenon could easily be explained by the fact that the ‘Negroes’ (al-Zunuj) lived at the extreme southern regions of the Earth which brought with it a lack of industriousness and urbanisation (‘umran) similar to what one might find as he/she travels closer to civilisation’s center, the Mediterranean.

A particular aim of this work is to underscore how racial conceptions and perceptions can and have influenced aesthetic standards, social inclusion, and legal norms. The work also demands that its reader reconsider any preset ideas about reified races, which contributes to confusion about the dynamics of race and racism in current times.

Author: MALCOLM X / Alex Haley

ONE OF TIME’S TEN MOST IMPORTANT NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

The absorbing personal story of the man who rose from a life of poverty and disadvantage to become the most dynamic leader of the Black Revolution, only to have his life cut short by an assassin's bullets.

In the searing pages of this classic autobiography, originally published in 1964, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and anti-integrationist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Black Muslim movement. His fascinating perspective on the lies and limitations of the American Dream, and the inherent racism in a society that denies its nonwhite citizens the opportunity to dream, gives extraordinary insight into the most urgent issues of our own time. The Autobiography of Malcolm X stands as the definitive statement of a movement and a man whose work was never completed but whose message is timeless. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand America.

“Malcolm X’s autobiography seemed to offer something different. His repeated acts of self-creation spoke to me; the blunt poetry of his words, his unadorned insistence on respect, promised a new and uncompromising order, martial in its discipline, forged through sheer force of will.”
—Barack Obama

“Extraordinary . . . a brilliant, painful, important book.”
—The New York Times

“A great book . . . Its dead level honesty, its passion, its exalted purpose, will make it stand as a monument to the most painful truth.”
—The Nation

“The most important book I’ll ever read, it changed the way I thought, it changed the way I acted. It has given me courage I didn’t know I had inside me. I’m one of hundreds of thousands whose lives were changed for the better.”—Spike Lee

“This book will have a permanent place in the literature of the Afro-American struggle.”
—I. F. Stone

Author: Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti / Translated by Jody McIntyre

A collection of forty hadith about the closest Companion of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, this text provides a glimpse of the greatness of the most blessed among the Companion, and the greatest person ever to live who was not a Prophet, Abu Bakr al-Siddiq رضي الله عنه.

Imam al-Suyuti explains the purpose of this collection as follows:

"All praise and gratitude is for Allah, the One Who made Abu Bakr al-Siddiq رضي الله عنه the best of this nation, and raised his station above all stations by increasing him in belief and absolute certainty to be the leading scholar of Islam....

"To proceed, I have compiled forty hadith in this book...a concise text that will be easy to memorize for whoever wishes to do so from the righteous among us."

Rather than a comprehensive biography, this is a concise introduction to the greatness of Master Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه. Thus, Imam al-Suyuti concludes the text by stating,

"The reader should know that there are many hadiths on this topic, but this is simply a short sample for whoever wishes to become acquainted."

This edition provides Arabic text with full vowels with English translation on facing pages. The Companion who narrated each hadith is given, with the full chain of narrators given for some hadith. Citations for the source of each hadith are also included.

Author: Imam Haddad / Translated by Mostafa Al-Badawi

There are many books in English which present Sufi doctrine, but few which can be used as practical travel guides along the Path. Originally written in Classical Arabic, the aptly-named Book of Assistance is today in widespread use among Sufi teachers in Arabia, Indonesia and East Africa. Presented here in the readable translation of Dr. Badawi, this manual of devotions, prayers and practical ethics will be invaluable to all who love the Prophet and the Sufi way.

Author: Shaykh Muhammad Bin Yahya al-Ninowy

With the poetic fragrance of Rumi, wisdom like Al-Ghazali, and the light of God's scripture, comes The Book of Love: a quiet yet compelling collection of reflections and pearls of wisdom that will inspire, motivate and guide you to a deeper understanding of love. It is the love that can bring fulfillment both in your own life and in your search for God. Though based on the foundational Islamic scriptures, the Quran & Prophetic Tradition, it transcends the usual boundaries of faith and belief to present the deeper guidance that lies at the core of them all. Each page contains a morsel of insight - short teachings meant to be savored and deeply pondered - gently calling the reader back to seeking love through their faith & conduct, to see through the lens of love, and to do so for the sake of love. In an age where we often feel inundated by negativity, conflict, and doubt, this book is intended to be a "breath of fresh air", uplifting the hearts to the universal language of Love.