Islamic Book Excerpts

The Prayer Times | A Fiqh Excerpt from The Concise Presentation of the Sunnah

A fiqh excerpt from The Concise Presentation of the Fiqh of the Sunnah by Dr. Abdul-Azeem Badawi on the prayer times — when a prayer is caught, making up missed prayers, and the ruling on one who i...

20 Ways of Curing Weak Faith | A Book Excerpt from Weakness of Faith

A book excerpt from Weakness of Faith by Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid listing 20 practical cures for weak iman — a roadmap for every Muslim who wants to revive and strengthen their heart.

8 Causes of Weak Faith | A Book Excerpt from Weakness of Faith

A book excerpt from Weakness of Faith by Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid identifying 8 causes of weak iman — the everyday conditions and habits that drain the heart of its faith.

22 Symptoms of Weak Faith | A Book Excerpt from Weakness of Faith

A book excerpt from Weakness of Faith by Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid listing 22 symptoms of weak iman — a clear and honest checklist every Muslim should reflect on.

Remember That You Believe in Allah | A Book Excerpt from Don't Be Sad

A book excerpt from Don't Be Sad by Dr. A'id al-Qarni on the overlooked blessing of iman — and why remembering that you believe in Allah is one of the most powerful remedies for grief and hardship.

Servitude in al-Sujud | A Book Excerpt from Inner Dimensions of the Prayer

A book excerpt from Inner Dimensions of the Prayer by Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah on the meaning of servitude in prostration — how the heart, the face, and every limb submit together to Allah in sujud.

3 Ways the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) Trained His Companions to Purify Their Souls

An excerpt from The Noble Life of the Prophet by Dr. Ali Muhammad al-Sallaabee on the three key methods the Prophet used to train his Companions in purifying their souls — through reflection, conte...

O Allah! | A Book Excerpt from Don't Be Sad by Dr. A'id al-Qarni

A moving excerpt from Don't Be Sad by Dr. A'id al-Qarni — on turning to Allah in times of hardship, grief, and loss. One of the most beloved Islamic books on hope, patience, and reliance on Allah.

When the Heart Dries Up: Ibn al-Qayyim on Tawhid, the Limbs, and the Soul of Salah

An excerpt from Section 1.3 of Inner Dimensions of the Prayer by Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah — on how the heart dries up when devoid of tawhid, and how this directly affects the limbs and the qualit...