I Want to Repent, But...

One might say, “I want to repent, but who can guarantee that Allah will forgive me if I do so? I want to follow the Straight Path, but I feel very hesitant. If I know for sure that Allah would forgive me, I would definitely repent.” Shaykh...

True Repentance

Repentance is the first stage of the journey towards success, the first step towards eternal happiness. Although it is the beginning of this path, it is also the middle and the end of it, for the servants of Allah do not abandon repentance. They carry on...

Dutifulness to Parents

After dutifulness to Allah, dutifulness to our parents comes next for Muslims, but what does our duty to our parents entail? In this little book, Nidhâm Sakkijha gives examples and evidence from the Qur’an and the Hadith of Allah’s...

Problems and Solutions

What should I do if I miss the fajr prayer? What are the consequences of excessive laughter? How should I deal with insinuating thoughts from Satan? How can I control my bad temper? What is so bad about staying up late night after night? Drawing on the...

Backbiting and Its Adverse Effects

This is a revised and updated edition of Backbiting (formerly entitled Gossip and its Adverse Effects). The translator, Huda Khattab, explains: The Qur’an states: {…nor speak ill of each other behind their backs. Would any of you like to eat...

Salvation Through Repentance

The subject of salvation is of particular concern to all who believe in God, because it is ultimately the goal which we all seek. Correspondingly, all religious systems offer one method or another by which we may be released from the burden of sins. Most...

Growing A Beard

This book provides a detailed study on the importance of growing the beard in Islam. In the present age, many Muslims are affected by Western imperialism and the media to the extent that they no longer consider the beard to be a symbol of Muslim identity...

Weakness of Faith

Weakness of Faith is a much-needed book that outlines some of the many difficulties faced daily by Muslims in controlling the constant fluctuations of faith in their hearts. Shaykh al-Munajjid describes the symptoms of such weakness and lists the...

Muharramat: Forbidden Matters Some People Take Lightly

Some Muslims who are either ignorant or of weak faith still commit many acts which Allah never allowed. Ignorance is not an excuse for doing something wrong or illegal, hence it is important to make an effort to learn what these muharramât or...

The Book of Major Sins

Some of the major tribulations of human existence come about as a result of committing sins and spreading evil in the world. Islam recognizes that the human being is imperfect, fallible, and prone to committing sins. This is part of the human’s...

The Prophet's Methods of Correcting People's Mistakes

There are many teaching methods with different means and aids. Correcting mistakes is one that educationalists call the ‘remedial method’. Correcting people’s mistakes is essential if teaching people is the aim. Correcting mistakes is a...

Forty Hadiths on Poisonous Social Habits

In this unique collection of Forty Hadiths on Poisonous Social Habits, Yahya Ondigo emulates the tradition of Imam an-Nawawi and other great scholars. He has compiled hadiths (records of the guidance) of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and briefly commented on...

Forty Hadiths on Good Moral Values

The statements and actions of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ contain much that we need: rules and advice, reminders, examples, warnings and encouragement. The collection of hadiths in Forty Hadiths on Good Moral Values by Yahya Ondigo contains some of...

Understanding Haya’: The Islamic Concept of Modesty

A trademark quality of our religion, haya encapsulates the very spirit of Islam. It is a means for all human beings to become acquainted with themselves and their Lord, allowing them to join the highest ranks of humanity. The Arabic term haya’,...

Fiery Ambitions

Fiery Ambitions – by Allah’s permission – has been a spectacular jolt of strength and optimism for many Muslims across the globe. Through it, you will be infused – Allah willing – with pride in your religion as well as in...

The Ideal Muslim

Who is the ideal Muslim Man? What Islamic traits does such a being possess? Is it even humanly possible to become an ideal Muslim today? In all areas of life, we can learn through the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. There are many lessons to learn by...

Until You Find the Sun: A Story About Discovering Home Wherever You Go

An uplifting story about coping with change and finding your way in a new and unfamiliar place, by debut author Maryam Hassan, beautifully brought to life with illustrations by Anna Wilson.Aminah's life is full of warmth and joy, from days spent in the...

Those Who Followed

This book is a collection of interesting and inspiring short biographies of the selected torchbearers of Islam from the generations that followed the Companions of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Each biography highlights to the readers how these personalities...

Early Sources for Prophet Muhammad's Biography

Early Western biographies of the Prophet of Islam ﷺ were largely based upon the Qur’an, as well as upon the late Muslim sources dating from the sixteenth century. From Gustav Weil to William Muir, European writers proceeded on the assumption that...

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...