English Books

Salah ad-Deen al-Ayubi (2-Volume Set)

The renowned contemporary Arab historian of Islam, Dr. Ali M. Sallabi has written a fascinating biography of a man who looms larger than life throughout history, yet who remains largely unknown to people outside the Arab world. Dr. Sallabi’s...

Ali ibn Abi Talib (2 Vols)

Succession to the prophet... The murder of Uthman and the quest for justice... The Battle of the Camel... Ahl al-Bayt... Caliphs and Imams... Moderation and extremism..This book is far more than a biography, as it discusses major issues that have their...

Abu Bakr as-Siddeeq: His Life and Times

The life of the first Rightly-Guided Caliph, Abu Bakr as-Siddeeq (may Allah be pleased with him) is a valuable roadmap for the Muslims of today. One of the first people to believe and embrace the Prophet’s Message of Islam, Abu Bakr remained a...

The Days of Prophet Muhammad with His Wives

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had a large and lively household that was ‘ruled’ by his good nature and common sense. His marital life was an example of activity, vitality, and sympathy. He had a pure nature that filled his household with warmth and...

The Wives of the Prophet Muhammad

Within this book, The Wives of Prophet Muhammad, is a wealth of captivating information about the distinguished wives of the Prophetﷺ. Their lives are represented through vivid stories encompassing their lineage, history, and marriages to the Prophetﷺ...

Muhammad: As If You Can See Him

This little book describes the beloved Prophet of Islam ﷺ so intimately that it literally is as if you see him in front of you. The author uses incidents in the life of Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him) to paint a detailed and very personal...

The Life of Prophet Muhammad: Highlights and Lessons

It is very important for anyone who wants to spread the message of Islam to study the life of the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) and discover how he undertook the mission of da‘wah, or calling to Islam. This book is a blueprint...

Riba: Usury or Interest

The Noble Qur’an states: "… Fear Allah, and give up what remains of your demand for usury/interest, if you are indeed believers. If you do not do so, then take notice of war from Allah and His Messenger." (Qur’an 2: 278-279) Despite...

The Rulings of the Two Eids

Islam, the religion revealed by Allah the All-Merciful, does not ignore the human need for entertainment and allowed pleasure. The two Eids or festivals are occasions on which people show and feel happiness. After performing the Hajj, Muslims enjoy the...

Hajj and Umrah According to the Qur'an and Sunnah

This handy pocket-sized guide to the Hajj and the ‘Umrah, written by Dr. Bilal Philips is packed with explanations, descriptions of the rulings and conditions governing the pilgrimage, and even transliterations of the supplications and phrases to...

Fasting Taraweeh and Zakah

In accordance with the teachings of the Noble Qur’an and the honourable Sunnah, fasting, tarâweeh and zakâh are three acts of worship that every righteous Muslim should perform. The first and third of them are pillars of Islam, and...

Matters Related to Fasting (As-Siyam)

Allah has blessed His slaves with certain seasons of goodness, in which rewards for good deeds are multiplied, bad deeds are forgiven, people’s status is raised, the hearts of the believers turn to their Lord, those who purify themselves attain...

Zakah & Its Essential Conditions

Zakah is the third most important act of worship after the testimony of faith and prayers. Yet we find many Muslims not giving zakah the importance it deserves, or paying it as prescribed. Many Muslim brothers and sisters go without food, clean...

Wudoo': The Prophet's Ablution

Wudoo’: The Prophet’s Ablution is a small yet comprehensive book aimed at conveying authentic knowledge of the manner in which the Prophet ﷺ purified himself for prayer. The attributes of the Prophet’s ablution are detailed fully,...

The Purity of the Muslim

According to a well-known hadith, cleanliness and purity are half of the faith. It is obligatory for a Muslim to be clean and in a state of purity in order to offer formal prayer and recite the Qur’an by way of ablution, a ritual shower, or dry...

Even the Clouds Spread Shade for Him: The Story ﷺ of Prophet Muhammad

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the life of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in this thrilling and captivating tale. This dramatic account of the Prophet’s (ﷺ) story provides one of the most comprehensive pictures of his life and times, as well...

The Neglected Sunan of Prayer

The Prophet ﷺ was reported to have said: "Whoever performed a good sunnah in Islam will have the reward of it and the reward of those who perform it after him." (Narrated by Imam Muslim) The Prophet ﷺ also said: "Pray as you have seen me praying."...

33 Ways of Developing Khushoo': Humility and Devotion in Prayer

Shaykh Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid’s little book is perhaps one of the most widely-circulated among Muslims today. This is because the topic touches worshippers where it hurts—we know that we often lapse into an automatic sort of prayer when...

Common Mistakes Regarding Prayer

Formal prayer (salat) is the second pillar of Islam, and the most important of a Muslim's acts of worship. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "The first of one's actions for which a slave of Allah will be held accountable on the Day of Judgment will be one's...

Al-Jumu'ah: The Day of Congregation

In our busy lives, Friday comes around once a week. It often comes and goes without our being really aware of it. For many Muslim men, it may be punctuated by the congregational prayer that they make special efforts to attend. For many Muslim women, it...