English Books

A Treasury of Ibn Taymiyyah: His Timeless Thought and Wisdom

The Damascene polymath, Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728/1328) is one of the most fascinating scholars from medieval Islamic civilization, acknowledged for his intellectual brilliance by both his admirers and his detractors. His readiness to present...

Lessons from Surah Yusuf (Pearls from the Qur'an)

Surah Yusuf, a chapter of the Qur'an (Koran), was revealed to the Prophet Muhammadﷺ at a critical juncture of his life. This was the time when he had gone through ten to eleven years of ridicule and rejection in Makkah, a time when he lost his wife and...

O Mankind: A Pocketful of Gems from the Qur’an

Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى has blessed us with a glorious book, filled with sparkling Qur’anic Jewels: rubies, diamonds and pearls of incredible wisdom and supplications. He has also taught us through His beloved Messengerﷺ how to use these...

A Treasury of Rumi: Guidance on the Path of Wisdom and Unity

There are many sides to Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī - scholar, preacher, saint, mystic, love poet, didactic poet, and spiritual master - but the version of him that became the best-selling poet in North America lacks authenticity. 'Everyone has, in their view,...

Secrets to Raising Strong Confident Muslims

" Don't raise your kids the way your parents raised you; They were born for a different time " - Ali (ra) These are completely different times with different challenges and if you don't adapt using a new strategy to raise your kids, they will likely get...

The Political Shariyah

In this book Imam Ibn Taymiyyah explains the obligations of the ruler and the ummah's responsibilities towards the Ruler. The shaykh explains the principles by which to select the best Ruler according to Shari'ah. The book is based on an extensive...

Egypt (Cadogan Guides)

Eminent Egypt chronicler, Michael Haag, takes you on a journey down the Nile, past Cairo’s fine medieval architecture and gleaming skyscrapers to the extraordinary temples of Luxor and Karnak and the breathtaking tombs at the Valley of the Kings...

On Being a Muslim: Finding a Religious Path in the World Today (Islamic Studies)

A personal account of Muslim life in the modern world and the trials it raises Funny, challenging, controversial, passionate and unforgiving, this is an unprecedented personal account of a Muslim's life in the modern world. As an Islamic scholar,...

Alexandria: The City that Changed the World

An original, authoritative, and lively cultural history of the first modern city, from pre-Homeric times to the present day. Islam Issa’s father had always told him about their city's magnificence, and as he looked at the new library in Alexandria...

The Poetry of Arab Women: A Contemporary Anthology

Bestselling poetry anthology back in print. Winner of the PEN Oakland Literary Award. Arab women poets work within one of the oldest literary traditions in the world, yet they are virtually unknown in the West. In assembling this collection, Nathalie...

Shukr: An Inspirational Dua and Gratitude Journal for Women

Strengthen your connection to your faith with this Islamic prayer journal designed specifically for Muslim women, featuring inspirational duas, hadith, and verses from the Qur'an. As women, we are often required to wear many hats that come with various...

The First Muslims: History and Memory

A fresh look at the origins and development of Islam, this is a fascinating reconstruction of the era of the first three generations of Muslims. Using a wealth of classical Arabic sources, it chronicles the lives of the Prophet Muhammadﷺ, his Companions,...

Divine Names: The 99 Healing Names of the One Love

The path to self-discovery and inner and outer peace! Divine Names is a unique contribution to understanding life and oneself on a deeper level by learning to open to the Divine. It draws on original Arabic literature—often not available in...

Secret of Healthty Middle Eastern Cuisine

The eastern Mediterranean countries of the Levant — Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine and Syria — share a love of toothsome breads and grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, fish plucked from the sea, and ripe olives from hillside groves. Meat is used...

A Temporary Gift: Reflections of Love, Loss and Healing

On Friday, August 16, 2013, twenty-six-year-old Amr Kassem attended a peaceful protest in Alexandria, Egypt along with thousands of others, rallying against the mass injustices taking place in the aftermath of the coup d’etat by the Egyptian...

Making History

Ahmad Thomson's Making History is a provocative and keen assessment of the muddled interchange between history, belief systems, and human thought. This booklet considers the two main perspectives from which history may be viewed. If beauty is in eye of...

Selected Prayers

Dr. Jamal A. Badawi's Selected Prayers: A Collection of Du'a from the Qur'an and Sunnah is a passionate compilation that invites readers to build on their connection with Allah through the practice of supplication (du'a). This book, which is rooted in...

A Traveller's History of Egypt

Ancient Egypt has gripped the popular imagination like no other civilization. The lure of its pyramids and the Nile River are a magnet for visitors from all over the world. This book provides a concise and fascinating journey from the country’s...

Muslim Personal Law

About The Book MUSLIM PERSONAL LAW deals with some aspects of Muslim civil law which historically have been implemented both under Muslim and non-Muslim colonial rule.This book is for anyone who wishes to acquire more than a superficial knowledge of the...

The Complete Forty Hadith of Iman An-Nawawi

Imam an-Nawawi assembled his collection of forty-two hadith together with the absolute minimum of fiqh and commentary necessary for people not to misunderstand their import. Ibn Uyaynah said, "Hadith are misleading except to those who have fiqh...