Books by Ibn Taymiyyah: Where to Start
Few scholars in the history of Islam left behind a body of work as vast, as bold, or as enduring as Shaykhul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728H). An imam who followed the way of the Salaf as-Salih and de...
Ramadan and Eid Books for Muslim Kids
There's no better way to build a child's love for Ramadan and Eid than through stories they look forward to every year. The Prophet ﷺ described the arrival of the blessed month like this: When the...
Meet the Publisher: Fitrah Beginnings
Children become like those they admire. The Prophet ﷺ pointed to this truth when he said: A person will be with those whom he loves. (Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim) That is the quiet genius b...
Board & Cloth Books for Muslim Babies and Toddlers
A child's bond with Islam can begin long before they can read a single word. The Prophet ﷺ taught us that every child arrives already inclined toward their Creator: Every child is born with a true...
Meet the Publisher: Umm Assad Publications
Among Salafi families, few children's publishers are as trusted as Umm Assad Publications. Their books do three things at once — ground a child in correct belief, plant love for the Prophet ﷺ and h...
First Books of Tawhid for Little Muslims
Of everything we hope to give our children, nothing comes before tawhid — the pure worship of Allah alone. It is the first thing they should learn and the foundation everything else is built upon. ...
7 Best Islamic Books for New Muslims
Aqeedah first, then the declaration of faith, prayer, character, and a practical guide. Our 7 essential book recommendations for new Muslims, grounded in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
DreamForward Books: Story Books That Teach Muslim Children the Sunnah
Every parent knows the feeling of searching for children's books that are genuinely engaging and sound in their message. For Muslim families the search is harder still: the story has to hold a chil...
Comparing Description of the Prophet's Prayer
First, it is important to note that the four schools of thought (madhhabs) in Sunni Islam are the Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali schools. Each school has its own unique set of principles and ...
4 New Islamic Books Featuring Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahman as-Sa'di
Alhamdulillah, four new titles have arrived at The Islamic Book Cafe — three of them from the pen of the great scholar Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahman ibn Nasir as-Sa'di (rahimahullah), teacher of Shaykh Ibn ...
Ibn Taymiyyah on Creation ex Materia — A Recommended Read
A focused look at Ibn Taymiyyah on Creation ex Materia — the second in a series of English translations of Shaykhul-Islam's theological works published by Dar Al-Arqam. A must-read for students of ...
New Islamic Books 2026 — 32 New Arrivals at The Islamic Book Cafe
Discover over 32 new Islamic books now available at The Islamic Book Cafe. Shop new arrivals in aqeedah, hadith, fiqh, tazkiyah, and Quranic studies by scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn al-Qayyim...
The Disease and the Cure by Ibn al-Qayyim — A Prescription for the Ailing Heart
Ibn al-Qayyim's The Disease and the Cure diagnoses the spiritual illness of the heart and offers divine remedies through tawbah, du'a, and the Qur'an and Sunnah.
The Ideal Muslimah by Dr. Muhammad Ali al-Hashimi — A Book Every Muslim Woman Should Read
There are few books in the English-speaking Muslim world that have had the lasting impact of The Ideal Muslimah by Dr. Muhammad Ali al-Hashimi. Since its translation into English it has become a st...
Reading Quran Book — A Step-By-Step Guide to Quranic Fluency
Reading the Quran in Arabic — the language in which it was revealed — is something every Muslim aspires to. Yet for many English-speaking Muslims, the Arabic script feels like an obstacle that neve...