General Islamic Books

Al-Fawz Al-Kabir Fi Usul Al-Tafsir - The Great Victory

This is a manual of the principles and subtleties of Qur’anic tafsir (commentary). In it, the author outlines the five fundamental sciences that the Qur’an contains: The science of judgements (ahkam), reminding others of the favours of...

Journey to Allah

This book is a summary of the Naqshbandi way of approaching Allah and getting close to Him. It describes the methods of self-purification and the meanings of Divine nearness. The author was a spiritual guide who dedicated his life to the service of...

An Introduction to Islamic Theology

Al- Bidayah fi usul al-din (An Introduction to Islamic Theology) is a classical text on Maturidi theology authored by Imam Nur al-Din al-Sabuni (d.580/1184), a prominent Muslim theologian from Bukhara. It is a concise yet thorough manual of key doctrinal...

Commentary on the Eleventh Contentions

Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad's insightful commentary on his eleventh set of 100 contentions, is a contemporary take on the classical Islamic genre of aphorisms. Philosopher Jürgen Habermas claims that 'modernism is dominant but dead.' A corollary...

The Prayer of the Oppressed

The power of this prayer of Imam Muhammad al-Dar’i lies in its simplicity, its purity, and its sincere supplication. It is essentially a plea to God that our transgressions be overlooked, that divine mercy be bestowed upon us, that social justice...

A Light at The End of The Tunnel: The Stories of Muslim Teens

Sumaiya Beshir's book A Light at the End of the Tunnel: The Stories of Muslim Teens was published in 2012. This anthology of stories focuses on Muslim teens' experiences, struggles, and successes. Sumaiya Beshir's A Light at the End of the Tunnel gives a...

Understanding Islam: Guide For Judeo-Christian Reader

InUnderstanding Islam , Dr. Dirks offers a timely and factually correct alternative to understanding Islam. It is written for the Western, and primarily, Christian reader. The primary focus of the Book is on what is termed Sunni Islam, i.e., the Islam...

Islam in Focus

Islam in Focus is one of the best-known and most widely distributed general introductions to Islam by a Muslim author. In it, 'Abd al 'Ati directs his message both to Muslims and non-Muslims using a modernist tone with an ethical emphasis. The author...

What Islam is All About

Islam is the way of life for millions of people around the world. Its teachings guide people to live harmoniously and in balance with themselves, others and the world around them. Everyday people come into contact with Islam and those who practice this...

Rise of Islam

This book is concerned with the earliest period of Islam when it first appeared in the seventh century. TheRise of Islam gives indispensable information regarding the Prophet Muhammadﷺ who carried the noble message from heaven to earth and then the...

Key to Al 'Imran: Resurgence of the Ummah

Key to Al 'Imran: Resurgence of the Ummah, by Adbur Rashid Siddiqui, provides a thematic study of Surah Al-Imran, based on valuable materials from authentic tafasir (Quran commentaries) in Arabic and Urdu. It is a commendable work of the author, that...

Speaking for Change: A Guide to Making Effective Friday Sermons (Khutbahs)

Speaking for Change: A Guide to Making Effective Friday Sermons (Khutbahs), written by Wael Alkhairo, provides a useful guide on how to deliver Friday sermons (khutbahs) effectively in order to bring about the desired motivation, inspiration,...

Tazkiya - The Purification of the Soul

Tazkiyah literally means purification. In a broader sense, it means growth and by extension,tazkiyah means intellectual development. The mind is not something stagnant but ever-growing like a tree. It is this process which is called adding faith to their...

The Muslim Speaker Toolkit: Compiled References from Quran & Sunnah

The Muslim Speaker Toolkit: Compiled References from Quran & Sunnah , written by Imam Asad Zaman, is a book to help Muslim speakers, khateebs and activists by providing a set of references compiled from the Qur’an and authentic sunnah on more...

Your Money Matters: The Islamic Approach to Business, Money, and Work

In this book, you will know how Islam can help one to manage their money and finances. The religious issues in personal finance and business may seem incompatible with the context of 21st century. However, Islam as a religion has always addressed...