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This deeply personal poetry collection invites you on a poignant journey of a little girl in search of love—a reflection of the author's own path of healing, growth, and spiritual awakening. Through vulnerability and devotion, she shares the lessons life and faith have taught her, drawing from moments of heartbreak, resilience, and divine connection.
Each poem is a step toward love of self, of others, and of Allah (SWT). Rooted in the noble teachings of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), these reflections remind us that true beauty lies in character, compassion, and humility.
Within these pages, you'll find:
Reflections on faith, hope, love, and resilience
Whispers of Allah's (SWT) guidance and infinite mercy
Testaments to the boundless beauty of the human spirit
Let these poems serve as gentle reminders to look inward, embrace stillness, and walk with sincerity toward the One who knows you best. May His peace settle in your heart and His light guide you forward.
This is more than poetry—it's an invitation to remember, reflect, and return.
“What has he found who has lost God? And what has he lost who has found God?” – Ibn Atta Allah Al-IskandariAuthor Ahmad Javid’s book ‘Sufi Prayer and Love’ is a deeply personal and enriching discourse on prayer and love for the almighty. It explains in great detail the intimate talk you should have in your life with God, this is also known as Salat (prayer). This prayer is a separate divine language on its own and will bring you closer to the Almighty.This is the kind of book that should appeal to a lot of people because at its heart lies an intelligent discussion on prayer - the right kind of prayers and the power it gives you in life. And Muslims especially should find this book as a great guide that extols the virtue of prayer and love for Allah. Most of us do pray but when our prayers remain unanswered we often wonder where we went wrong. It doesn’t exactly teach you how to pray but it explains in great detail what a prayer should be. Through simple stories and descriptions you will understand how to communicate with God better. The book doesn’t limit itself to mere explanations of the various rituals we follow as part of our prayers, but it explains the meaning and purpose behind every word and action.It is said that you cannot teach Salat or prayer to someone as it is a personal and internal process. But the author here has managed to do just that through careful selection of texts showcased through the three parts in the book. And the Arabic recitations included in the book give off positive spiritual vibes. It makes the process of prayer an enriching experience than an event that you are simply going through the motions of.The language used is wonderful and I had no trouble in following the book. The English and the Arabic words, mostly used in brackets combine together to make this a great read. As a non Muslim myself, I appreciate the fact that I got immediate translations of words and phrases that I have often heard in relation to the Islamic faith.I don’t have any major grouses with the book, but at certain places I did wish the book had footnotes to give a more detailed history about certain items mentioned in the passages. Though the language used and the sentence structuring is contemporary, it has its own poetic feel. But if you are looking for a genuine Arabic poetic rendering, that you won’t find it here.The introduction given by the author was an honest piece of writing and my heart went out to him that he was able to make such a divine connection with the almighty. I would highly recommend this book to my Muslim brothers and sisters who think that they already know enough about their religion and faith. Reading this book should give you a different perspective and bring you in harmony with God.
How to Draw Close to Allah is an original IGP summary of Imam ʿAbdullāh Sirāj al-Dīn al-Ḥusaynī’s Drawing Near to Allah: Its Excellence, Method, and Stage. It is a profound exploration into the spiritual journey of a believer, aimed at guiding Muslims towards attaining closeness to Allah. This book delves into the concept of divine nearness, portraying it as the highest goal a believer can aspire to. Through detailed explanations supported by references from the Qur’an and Sunnah, Imam ʿAbdullāh Sirāj al-Dīn provides a clear roadmap for how to draw closer to Allah.
This book emphasizes the transformative nature of acts of worship, which are more than just ritualistic practices. They include prayer (Ṣalāh), which is depicted as a means of communication with Allah that purifies the soul and deters from indecency; almsgiving (Zakāh), which is presented as a way to purify one’s wealth and soul from miserliness; fasting (Ṣawm), portrayed as a shield against sin fostering self-discipline and gratitude; and pilgrimage (Ḥajj), described as an ultimate act of submission and humility symbolizing the believer’s migration towards Allah. Each act of worship is shown to have unique spiritual benefits and effects, purifying and elevating the believer. The text explains that these acts transform the believer, elevating them from mere existence to divine companionship.
The Outlined Copy of Ihia'a Ulum Al-deen presents a structured approach to this classical Islamic text, designed for serious students and scholars seeking clarity through its foundational teachings. This edition distils the essential wisdom of Al-Ghazali's seminal work on religious sciences, making its profound insights more accessible without compromising depth. Ideal for those pursuing systematic study of Islamic jurisprudence, spirituality, and ethical practice, this outlined format supports contemplative reading and reference. A valuable addition to any Islamic library or educational collection.
One of the most well-known and prolific scholars of classical Islam, Ibn al-Jawzi is best-known for his exegeses of the Quran and Hadith. Advice To My Son is a concise book of advice written to one of his sons who had strayed from the straight path. Comprising sixteen reminders and ranging in subject matter from heart-softeners to encouragement to seek knowledge, this counsel provides powerful direction to all.In the chapter A Pedagogical Method for Day and Night, Ibn al-Jawzi describes the proper way to begin your day to maximise blessings and productivity. Within Knowledge and Practice are Inseparable, he urges us to put our knowledge into practice by holding ourselves to account for our actions and by having good intentions in all that we do.This small but impactful book is a simple and efficient way to benefit from one of the greatest minds of classical Islam.
“An invitation to embrace the powerful lessons life teaches us — if we’re willing to listen.”
“A collection of timeless insights for those navigating crossroads, seeking solace, or yearning for clarity.”
In 73 years, life has whispered its wisdom through lessons that made me pause, reflect, and grow.
This collection of 73 reflections invites you to walk alongside me — discovering the quiet rhythms of living, loving, and learning.These pages offer companionship that doesn’t preach but resonates — a gentle reminder that walking the path with purposebrings us closer to clarity, connection, and a deeper understanding of ourselves.
In this spellbinding story from author Waheeda Joosab, a beautiful, intelligent, and strong-willed Muslimah, Zainub, finds herself in a nikah, arranged over-night, thanks to her terminally ill father, with a successful, good looking, and free-thinking lawyer, Ahmed Mia.
Ahmed Mia never intended to marry, EVER! When his late dad’s friend, Uthman Habib calls on him to help wind up his estate so that his daughter, Zainub, wouldn’t have to, he wasn’t counting on being asked to marry her too!
Zainub Habib dropped out of medical school to become her father’s primary caregiver when he became terminally ill. Tending faithfully to her father’s daily needs, the last thing she expected when Ahmed Mia appeared on their doorstep one fine morning was that he was about to become her husband overnight.
Life becomes complicated when Ahmed realises that the union compromised his lifestyle and preconceived philosophies. Living with a simple, unpretentious, Niqabi whose charming simplicity and mesmerizing beauty intrigued him was enough to scare him away from the temptation of ever loving her fully.
In her quest to be a loving wife, Zainub must wait to find out whether the roses she thinks she sees in Ahmed will blossom from the water she pours on his thorns…
After a painful divorce and a shattered heart, Inara Habib retreats to the quiet shores of Turkiye to rebuild her life. Surrounded by a found family and immersed in quiet routines, she isn’t looking for love – but it arrives anyway, in the form of Kareem Al Ajmal.
Kareem offers her a second chance at happiness, but with it comes the weight of his past and the storms he’s never truly faced.
As the crack in their relationship begin to show, Inara must navigate the heartbreak of unmet expectations, emotional upheavel, and the fragile hope of healing yet again.
Tuqburni – Bury Me Softly is a soulful exploration of love’s power to wound and to restore, to break and remake. A deeply human story of pain and devotion – where even goodbye becomes a sacred promise.
An inspiring collection of narratives unveiling lessons learned from everyday life.
From moments of vulnerability to unexpected joys, BARFI BOOKS Volume 1 offers a delightful assortment of sweet moments, cherished memories,and morsels of wisdom that emerge from life’s unscripted pages.
Meet Farah Nosipho Garda, a twenty-seven-year-old caught in cycles of avoidance and self-doubt. When family obligations pull her from Cape Town to Johannesburg, she discovers an unexpected catalyst for transformation. Through loss, unexpected connections, and deliberate self-care, Farah navigates the messy terrain between who she thought she'd become and who she's meant to be. This memoir blends sharp wit with raw vulnerability, exploring how grief becomes a gateway to growth. A contemporary meditation on accountability, resilience, and the quiet revolution of choosing yourself—one decision at a time.
ISBN
9780795711268
E-ISBN
9780795711237
Language
English
Imprint
Kwela
Publication date
October
Format
198 mm x 130 mm Softcover
Pages
256
Kitab al-Adhkar is the definitive compilation of words of remembrance and glorification of (dhikr), and supplicatory prayer to (du’a), the Lord of the Universe, as related from His final Emissary, the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless and exalt him).
By Imam Yahya ibn Sharaf an-NawawiTranslation : Idris Esau, Safaruk Chowdury & Abdassamad ClarkRevised and Edited By Muhammad Isa WaleySub-Editor : Uthman Ibrahim-Morrison & Medina WhitemanHadith Referencing : Saleh MalikGeneral Editors : Yahya and Safira BathaHardback
630 Pages
English Translation, Including the Arabic Text for the Dua’aPublisher : Turath Publishing
Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (the Truthful) ranks among the most important and influential figures in Islamic history. Throughout his life he provided an exemplary example to all those around him. This book brings to life the remarkable character of Abu Bakr from his birth onwards through the early years of Islam.
The second caliph of the Muslims and a close Companion of the noble Prophet, Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, strengthened Islam through his courage and actions. This book tells the story of Umar for young readers presenting his key achievements and milestones in his life. Umar ibn al-Khattab wandered the streets at night to find people in need, he personally helped the poor and weak and was never tempted by the luxuries or wealth a leader could be expected to enjoy. The leader of the world’s largest empire, he rejected all forms of ostentation, living in a small hut and eating mainly bread and olive oil. His selflessness and modesty inspired many people to accept Islam. After the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, he was the greatest example for believers to follow
This book brings to life the great caliph Uthman, the embodiment of the tenets of Islam and an inspiration and example for all Muslims today. He was described by the beloved Prophet as the most generous, the most magnanimous, and the most modest of his Companions. He resisted torture and pressure from his family to become one of the first people to embrace Islam. He was one of the staunchest supporters of the noble Prophet. Uthman ibn Affan was one of the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs of the Muslim state. He devoted his life to Islam and embodied the virtues of the true religion. Uthman was always the first to respond to the call for help. A wealthy merchant, he constantly donated his wealth, enlarging the Medina mosque, buying a well for the people, feeding and equipping the army and helping the poor and needy. Despite his great riches, Uthman lived a simple life. His only aim was to achieve the pleasure of Allah and His Prophet. As a reward for his many good deeds, he was one of the few people to receive the promise of Paradise whilst he was still alive.
Ali ibn Abi Talib was the first child to accept Islam, and the third Muslim after Khadija and Abu Bakr. He lived with the Prophet from a young age, marrying his daughter Fatima, with whom he had two sons. Ali became the fourth caliph and performed his duties honorably, always putting the needs of the Muslim community before his own.
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.
One should never underestimate the power of du’a as it can change your destiny. The Prophet Muhammad used to make certain du’as in certain situations, but what if one feels that they are not worthy of calling upon Allah or just simply don’t know how. When you look through the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad, you don’t just find the words that match your situation, you also find a beautiful approach to your Lord as a whole. When you understand your Creator better and learn how to call upon Him like the prophet Muhammad did, you will also understand the world around you better and become more focussed. This short book includes 26 wonderful du’as (supplications) in Arabic with English translation and related commentary, as taught to us by our beloved Prophet Muhammad.
Publisher : Kube Publishing Ltd
Print length : 160 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1847742513
Format: paperback
LáYínká, if you died today, what would your children have to say about you?’
This was the question LáYínká Sánní asked herself when she hit rock bottom years ago. It was this question — and the uncomfortable answer that followed it — that inspired her to embark on a deeply personal journey of self discovery, learning and, ultimately, homecoming.
Honest, tender and wise, A Beautiful Homecoming is a self-help book for every Muslim woman who has become buried beneath her labels — mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, employee — and who wants to reconnect with who she is and finally embrace all parts of herself.
Drawing on her work as a transformation coach, her own personal experiences and her faith, LáYínká Sánní offers a powerful love letter from one striving woman to another, an invitation to step into a new internal reality, and a practical guide to transforming how you view both the world and yourself — forever.
The Art of Cultivating Noble Character: Raghib al-Isfahani’s Kitab al-Dhari’a ila Makarim al-Shari’a By Raghib al-Isfahani , Yasien Mohamed (translator)
AN 13 / ISBN
9781933764238
Binding
Hardback
Author
Raghib al-Isfahani
Publisher
White Thread Press
Translator
Yasien Mohamed
Pages
304
This groundbreaking translation revives Imam Raghib al-Isfahani’s seminal ethical treatise, integrating Qur’anic principles with philosophical depth. Isfahani’s timeless exploration of moral virtue, the soul and spiritual refinement is characterized by his unique weaving of Qur’anic verses and prophetic traditions into ethical discourse.
From Adam to Eesa alayhim al-salam, the prophets carried a timeless message-faith, resilience, and trust in Allah through every trial. Echoes brings their journeys to life, drawing from the Qur'an and authentic sources to weave stories that are both inspiring and practical.
From the same people who brought you From the river to the sea – A Colouring book, this latest title is an educational colouring book that provides a gateway into the revolutionary leader’s little known visit to Gaza in 1964. In a series of stunning illustrations, Soweto-based Nathi Ngubane traces Malcolm’s travels across Africa and the Middle East, as well as his historic two-day visit in Gaza, during which he visited refugee camps, toured the mosques and the markets, and listened to the stories of Palestinians who had been displaced by the Nakba.
Malcolm X was transformed by these trips, which helped develop his understanding of the necessity of international unity. A year later said: “…the same desire for freedom that moved the Black man on the African continent began to burn in the heart and the mind and the soul of the Black man here, in South America, Central America, and North America, showing us we were not separated. Though there was an ocean between us, we were still moved by the same heartbeat.”
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.
This concise work is a summary of Imam Abu Isa al-Tirmidhi’s Ash-Shamail al-Muhammadiyya, a widely-acclaimed work which details different aspects of the character and lifestyle of Allah’s Messenger (May Allah bless him and grant him peace).
By Sheikh Muhammad Abd al-Hayy al-KattaniEdited & Annotated By Javed IqbalTranslator : Aisha BewleyPaperback 94 Pages
Sea Without Shore is a practical manual for those travelling the path of Sufism or Islamic mysticism, which strives, in Junayd’s words, “to separate the Beginninglessly Eternal from that which originates in time,” in a word, to be with the Divine without any relation. The book opens with narratives of five Sufis met by the author in Syria, Jordan, and Turkey whose lives exemplified the knowledge and practice of the Sufi path. The second part is a complete handbook of the method and rule of the Shadhili order of Sufism, transmitted to the author by his spiritual mentor, Sheikh ‘Abd al-Rahman al-Shaghouri–from devotions, dhikr or ‘invocation,’ and metaphysical doctrine, to how a Sufi lives, marries, and earns a living in the modern world. A third part treats wider theological questions such as other faiths and mysticisms, universalism and the finality of Islam, the promise of God to Jews and Christians, evolution and religion, and divine Wisdom and Justice in the face of human suffering. The book provides an indelible portrait of a vibrant mystical tradition spanning seven and a half centuries of endeavor to know the Divine face-to-face. Sheikh Nuh Keller was born in the US in 1954. He read philosophy and classical Arabic at the University of Chicago and UCLA, and became a Muslim in Cairo in 1977. He was authorized as a sheikh in the Shadhili order by Sheikh ‘Abd al-Rahman in 1996 and is the leading authority on traditional Islam in the West. He has studied jurisprudence, hadith, and other subjects with traditional scholars, produced Reliance of the Traveller, the 1st translation of a standard Islamic legal reference in a English to be certified by al-Azhar, the Muslim world’s oldest institution of higher learning. Among his other works and translations are Sufism in Islam, al-Maqasid: Imam Nawawi’s Manual of Islam, Port in a Storm, and an illuminated calligraphic edition of Dala’il al-Khayrat
