Islam: branches and groups Books

A series of letters discussing and debating basic Shīʿa and Sunnī beliefs between the late Shīʿa scholar Sayyid Sharaf al-Dīn, and the late Sunnī scholar and head of Al-Azhar university of that time, Shaykh Salīm al-Bishrī.The written form of the debates...

The Diwan – Bughyat al-Murideen as-Saa’ireen wa Tuhfat as-Salikeen al-‘Arifeen –The Desire of Journeying Murids and the Gift to Wayfaring GnosticsThe Diwan of the Shaykh and Gnostic of Allah Sayyidi Muhammad ibn al-Habib...

In this book, the author, Suhaib Ahmed Shaheen, offers a very complex yet interesting examination of the internal conflicts within the Muslim world between Islamic militants and the more conservative members of Islam.The author is an experienced...

In the complex world dynamics of today, it feels more important than ever to remind ourselves that cultural heritage outlasts and outweighs political climates and that art is one of the vehicles through which we can transcend our differences to find our...

Whomsoever Allah wants to bestow His grace and mercy, He fills his heart and mind with pearls of wisdom and guidance. Many stories of coming from darkness to light are scattered in the pages of Islamic history.This book is the autobiography of the famous...

Step into the timeless wisdom of Rumi (May Allah have mercy on him) with this profound collection curated by Osman Nuri Topbas. This book, part of the revered "Wisdom from Saints" series, offers an insightful journey into Rumi's spiritual teachings. Each...

In this compilation of spiritual discourses (sing. mudhākara), Shaykh Mohamed Faouzi al-Karkari offers a Sufi commentary on the functions, degrees and implications of prophethood (nubūwa), messengerhood (risāla), and sainthood (wilāya). Major themes...

It is asserted that the Guardianship of the Jurist is necessary and evident and does not need to be proved by an expert in Islamic ideology and provisions. This seminal doctrine is as fundamental as religious emulation (taqlīd) shaping and the contours...

Beginning's End is a contemporary outlook on the Sufi sciences of self-knowledge, intended for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. The author holds that truth has no end and is eternal, and that is why human beings will seek total freedom, of which...

"The Dome of Provisions" refers to a sacred place under God's Throne that is only accessible by His chosen ones. It is the main source of heavenly secrets and blessings sent to the hearts of people. This collection of spiritual discourses is based on...

From Ibn Khaldun and Leo Africanus to Ibn al-Arabi and Maimonides, Fes has been home to some of history's greatest intellectuals and religious figures. Known as the "City of Saints", Fes has one of the richest spiritual legacies in the Muslim...

Philosophy of Ethics is a translation of the Persian book Falsafeh-ye Akhlaq by the great Muslim thinker and reformer Ayatullah Murtada Mutahhari. Some of the topics discussed in this book are as follows: what-ness of ethics, natural action and...

Etude Sur Le Soufisme (1888) est un livre �����crit par Ridouane, Abd El Hadi Ben. Ce livre est une �����tude approfondie sur le soufisme, qui est une pratique mystique de l'islam. L'auteur explore les origines et les fondements du soufisme, ainsi que...

Etiquette has a great place in Islam. Half of Islam consists of civility and politeness. One of the ways to know and recognize a person's personality is to know about the people trained by that person. Positive outcomes emerge when the Prophet Muhammad's...

Spürst du die Sehnsucht nach einer Beziehung zu Allah, die intimer und liebevoller ist? Fühlst du dich aufgrund deiner Unzulänglichkeiten der Liebe deines perfekten Schöpfers unwürdig? Hat deine heilige Reise dich mit mehr Fragen als Antworten...

Aspirez-vous à vivre une relation plus étroite et aimante avec Allah ? Vos imperfections vous donnent-elles le sentiment d'être indigne de l'amour d'un Créateur parfait ? Votre cheminement spirituel vous a-t-il apporté plus de questions que de...

This book doesn't attempt to explain Islam. It gives the reader, whether novice or expert, a window into the wisdom and experience of a man who might be described as a typical practitioner. His focus throughout his time as a Muslim has been to give...

{O Prophet! We have sent you as a witness, and a bringer of good news and a warner} {And a caller to Allah by His permission and a light-giving lamp}Qur'ān 33:45-6 Follow in the illuminated steps of the Prophet ﷺ with a poem for our times...

The perennial human journey is the path of remembrance; the path of recalling creation's origins and of seeing the Divine root in all things. The Sufis of Morocco cultivate this attitude through dhikr, spiritual practices inculcating perpetual...

The Foundations of the Karkariya Order articulates the seven foundational principles of the Spiritual Path as enshrined in the sacred Qur'an and Hadith of the holy Prophet. These foundations consist of the Pact (al-'ahd), the Sacred Dance (al-hadra), the...

" The one who tastes, knows; the one who tastes not, knows not. . . . Close the shop of argument and open the teahouse of experience."With these words, the reader is invited into the Sufi "tea-house of experience" where Sufi teacher Pir Netanel...

In The Merging of Two Oceans, Pir Netanel Miles-Yépez follows his In the Teahouse of Experience with a new collection of talks, laying the foundations for understanding the historical and spiritual connections between Sufism and Hasidism, two of the...

This book, which is a work of the late Muhaddith of Makkah, Sayyid Shaykh Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki, may Allah have mercy upon him, seeks to present the case for celebrating the birth of the Best of Creations, Sayyidna Muhammad, may Allah bless him and...

Imam Husain's Brothers in Arms consists of a series of ten lectures delivered by Ayatollah Khamenei in the month of Muharram of 1393 (September 1972), approximately seven years prior to the triumph of the Islamic Revolution of Iran.  The main thesis...

Four Gems of Tasawwuf comprises:1. A substantial part of Iqadh al-Himam, Shaykh Ahmad ibn 'Ajiba's commentary on the Hikam of Shaykh Ahmad ibn 'Ata'allah al-Iskandari, including an introduction to Tasawwuf based on the famous ten introductory principles,...

“The Muslim people must become acquainted with the fundamental ordinances of Islam. Ignorance exists on both sides, among the Sunnis and Shi‘is alike, and it is as a result of this ignorance that clashes and enmity have arisen” (Imām...

""A Biographical Sketch Of The Mystic Philosopher And Poet Jami"" is a book written by William Nassau Lees and published in 1859. The book is a preface to Jami's ""Lives of the Mystics"" and provides a detailed account of the life and works of Jami, who...

In recent years, many historians of Islamic mysticism have been grappling in sophisticated ways with the difficulties of essentialism. Reconceptualising the study of Islamic mysticism during an under-researched period of its history, this book examines...

Witnessing Perfection addresses the concerns of those who are aware that an urgent redress in the balance between head and heart is needed and comprehended that this can only be fulfilled by personal spiritual development.Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri...

The Qur'an is a treasure trove providing guidance and help at all times and for all people when approached the right courtesy and trust. The selected verses in this booklet are exceptionally potent when reflected upon. They lift human consciousness...

Not all Jinns are devils, just like humans; there are pious individuals among them. However, an average Muslim, especially in the Yoruba socio- cultural milieu, has a skewed understanding of the Jinn. This incorrect understanding results from various...

Return to the Eternal Abode is a series of in-depth discussions between Amira El-Zein and Seyyed Hossein Nasr, one of the world's foremost scholars of Islamic, religious, and comparative studies. Each of the six chapters addresses a central theme at the...

Wasa'il al-Shia is one of the most notable and comprehensive collection of shia jurisprudential hadith, rigorously covering every area of religious law. It comprises of approximately 36,000 hadith organized into 30 volumes. The hadiths were collected and...

In this enlightening and heartwarming book - The Importance of the Quran - readers are invited into the home of a devout Muslim family, where the Quran takes center stage in their daily lives. Through meaningful conversations between the father, mother,...

L'un des points de discussion les plus fréquemment soulevés par les non-musulmans et l'une des affirmations les plus fréquemment soulevées contre l'Islam par les érudits occidentaux de l'Islam est la fiabilité des documents historiques islamiques, des...

Dive into the profound depths of Islamic history and revelation with The Authentic Stories of the Prophets, a monumental work by the esteemed scholar Al-Imam Al-Hafiz Ibn Katheer (may Allah have mercy on him). This timeless masterpiece intricately weaves...

The Divine Tavern is a collection of poetry about the spiritual journey of the human soul through seven stages of life beginning from beauty and ending at Sufism, which is believed to be the highest level of human consciousness in the world of mysticism...

'Abdullah bin 'Abbas (Allah be pleased with him) narrated that one day the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) drew four lines on the ground and asked his companions if they understood what these lines stood for. They respectfully replied...

Tafsir Ibn Kathir is the most famous and renowned explanation of the Quran all over the world. It contains the best explanation of hadiths (narratives), history and scholarly commentaries of the Quran. Muslims consider it the best source based on the...

The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) explained, with regards to mentioning Allaah (Dhikr) and supplicating to Him (Dua), everything that people need. He explained the best manner in which to engage in supplicating to Allaah...

It is obligatory on us to purify our soul. At the moment of death, there is a sudden change in currency. All the dollars or dirhams you have in your pocket will become worthless. The only things that matter after death are your correct beliefs, good...

If you master these words you only need to know 2 out of 9 in each line of the Holy Quran (based on statistical averages using a typical Quranic page containing 600 pages, each page having 15 lines). The words in this booklet make up 82.6% (64,282) of...

Nel quarto volume della racconta di tradizioni del Profeta Muhammad redatte dall'Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari troviamo i seguenti titoli:il libro dei lasciti e dei testamenti, il libro dell'impegno strenuo sulla via di Dio, il libro delle storie dei profeti...

A brief and concise text about the primary principles of the Islamic beliefs to familiarize themselves and their acquaintances with them.

After writing his most famous six books, comes yet again another exemplary book. In his seventh book, the author after reviewing the suggestions and opinions of different shiekhs, scholars and people from different areas of the world has taken a...