The Islamic Foundation

A collection of Sayyid Nadwi's writings and lectures highlighting the divine guidance for man embodied in the Qur'an.

Fatima Al Fihri is a beautifully illustrated book aimed at young readers and tells the story of the creation of the world’s first University, the University of Al-Qarawiyyin. This book, named after the university’s...

Embark on a captivating adventure with "I Went for Hajj", a beautifully crafted rhyming book that brings the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj to life for children. Perfect for young readers and families alike, this enchant...

This short and wonderful book provides 70 examples of difficult situations from the life of the Prophet (sws) and the wisdom with which he faced each and every struggle. May it offer many enlightening lessons from t...

Part of an 8 volume series, this author's abridged version of his longer work of the same title illustrates the status of the Muslim woman in Islam which differes from what is assumed in society today.

The emancipation of women cannot be complete unless it is coupled with the emancipation of men. This can only be accomplished by drawing our social values from the Qur'an and the sunnah. In this volume, the author s...

The emancipation of women cannot be complete unless it is coupled with the emancipation of men. This can only be accomplished by drawing our social values from the Qur’an and the sunnah. In this volume, the author s...

We live in a time of complexity and uncertainty within modern life. Whilst the overuse of technology and social media has reduced human interaction in families and neighbourhoods, we have also seen an upsurge of emp...

The incident is set against the backdrop of a society that was deeply immersed in idol worshipping and other false beliefs. Deviation from the established pagan practices was not tolerated, and anyone caught breachi...

"My eyes have never seen anything better than you. No woman has ever given birth to anyone as beautiful as you. You were created free from all flaws. As if you were created exactly as you wished. - Hassan Ibn Thabit...

In simple and easy to understand language along with stunning, full colour illustrations it takes the reader from preparing to go for Hajj to the actual acts of Hajj and the intentions behind them. It also features...

Meet a handful of the men and women that helped shape the early life of Prophet Muhammad. In these pages, you will find his mother, Amina bint Wahb; the women that loved and protected him like their very own, Halima...

A classical Islamic comic book brought back to life to share the universal message and history of the beginning of Islam. Immerse yourself in a glimpse of the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) from the point of the fi...

Nana Asmau is the notable founder of the Yan Taru movement, a system of travelling teachers that transformed education in Western Africa in the 19th Century.

Hamza’s usual fun Saturday is cancelled when his family receives the sad news that Uncle Sameer has died. Follow Hamza through the day as he learns about the various aspects of a janaza. This story is a gentle in...

The Call to Hajj starts thousands of years ago when Allah told Prophet Ibraheem (AS) to call mankind to Hajj after he completed the building of the Kaa’bah in Bakkah/Makkah. Throughout the ages, believers from all o...

Deep in the woods Lina is visiting the old tree who used to travel with her grandfather. Suddenly a tree smashes to the ground and shakes the forest! A young man with his axe walks by. Can Lina and the old tree teac...

Where is brother Ibrahim? Join little Umar, in this lift-the-flap book, as he goes from room to room looking for his older brother. Be a part of little Umar's search as he discovers different members of his family e...

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (RA) has been an inspiration and paragon for Muslims since the first generation of Believers emerged. Hailed as a guiding light, a fount of wisdom and a purveyor of the Prophetic mission, Aisha's...

So do not ask your Lord when the day of Judgment will be, but ask yourself what deeds have you prepared for that day. In every moment of the day of Judgment, from the moment you rise from their grave to when you tak...

So do not ask your Lord when the day of Judgment will be, but ask yourself what deeds have you prepared for that day. In every moment of the day of Judgment, from the moment you rise from their grave to when you tak...

So do not ask your Lord when the day of Judgment will be, but ask yourself what deeds have you prepared for that day. In every moment of the day of Judgment, from the moment you rise from their grave to when you tak...

In this book, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy shares the multitude of proofs surrounding Muhammad’s ﷺ prophethood. There are abundant comprehensive rational pathways that lead to this one certain conclusion: Muhammad ﷺ was i...

An Inspiration to the World is a book that stems from the author's many years of reading and studying the life of the Prophet. It is a reflection of his deep love for the Messenger of Allah and his passionate intere...

The Arabic word ‘Seerah’ is the term used by many Muslims around the world when referring to the life of the last and final messenger of God, Muhammad (peace be upon him.) He lived an incredible life, filled with ch...

In Volume 4, the author shows that Islam honours women in all that it makes permissible for a Muslim woman to wear and with what she may adorn herself. This Eight volume series is the author’s abridged version of hi...

In this volume of his work, the author starts a debate taking two full volumes to answer the objections that are often raised concerning social mixing and keeping a woman's face uncovered in Muslim society. This is...

In this volume the author devotes this volume to a debate concerning the application of the rule of cause prevention. He shows that a strict and extremist application has been the reason for many restrictions that s...

In this volume the author devotes this volume to a debate concerning the application of the rule of cause prevention. He shows that a strict and extremist application has been the reason for many restrictions that s...

The year is 2212. Sixteen uneventful years have passed since the catastrophic event known simply as - the Resource Wars - and an uneasy peace still exists between the three distinct zones that divide the Earth's sur...