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A Practical Guide to Purification and Prayer

Al-Ihsaan Education CommitteeFiqh · 168 pp.

FiqhBeginner168 pages

A Practical Guide to Purification and Prayer

Al-Ihsaan Education Committee

A clear, step-by-step guide to the acts that prepare a Muslim for prayer and the prayer itself. It explains wudu, ghusl and tayammum, the conditions and timings of the five prayers, and the common situations that cause uncertainty. Diagrams and checklists support the text, and each chapter ends with a short recap. The book follows a single, widely practised approach and notes where schools differ rather than leaving readers to guess. Suitable for new Muslims, young people learning the basics and anyone who wants to correct long-standing habits with patience.

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Reading the Qur'an with Presence

Al-Ihsaan Education CommitteeQur’an & Tafsir · 184 pp.

Qur’an & TafsirBeginner184 pages

Reading the Qur'an with Presence

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A gentle introduction to reading the Qur'an with attention rather than speed. Each chapter considers a practical habit — preparing the heart, choosing a quiet place, reciting slowly, pausing at meaning — and pairs it with a short exercise for the week ahead. Written for readers who can recite but feel distant from the page, and for those returning after a long break. The tone is encouraging without being sentimental, and the guidance is designed for ordinary households rather than specialist study. A useful first book for a reading circle or for personal reflection.

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The Heart at Rest

Al-Ihsaan Education CommitteeSpirituality · 176 pp.

SpiritualityBeginner176 pages

The Heart at Rest

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A warm introduction to the practices that steady the heart: remembrance, gratitude, supplication and trust in God. Each short chapter names a common experience — restlessness, comparison, fear of the future, guilt about the past — and offers a practice rooted in the Qur'an and the prophetic example. The book avoids quick fixes and does not promise that difficulty will disappear. Instead, it invites readers to build a rhythm of return. Suitable for individuals and small groups, with reflection questions at the end of each chapter.

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The Life of the Prophet: A Reader's Guide

Al-Ihsaan Education CommitteeSeerah · 240 pp.

SeerahBeginner240 pages

The Life of the Prophet: A Reader's Guide

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A readable introduction to the life of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, arranged around the major phases of his mission. The book gives attention to the social world of Arabia, the early community in Makkah, the migration to Madinah and the character of the Prophet as leader, neighbour and family member. It distinguishes between well-established events and details that later sources report with less certainty. Short chapters and a timeline make it suitable for individual reading or a first study circle.

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A Companion to the Short Surahs

Al-Ihsaan Education CommitteeQur’an & Tafsir · 248 pp.

Qur’an & TafsirIntermediate248 pages

A Companion to the Short Surahs

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A chapter-by-chapter companion to the shorter surahs most often recited in daily prayer. For each passage, the book offers a plain-language overview, notes on context and vocabulary, and questions for reflection. It avoids technical tafsir terminology unless a term is explained, making it suitable for readers who want more than a translation but are not ready for a specialist commentary. The emphasis falls on understanding the passage as a whole and letting its themes shape worship, patience and gratitude. Designed for study circles, teachers and individuals who want a reliable starting point.

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A Short History of Islamic Learning

Al-Ihsaan Research DeskHistory · 352 pp.

HistoryAdvanced352 pages

A Short History of Islamic Learning

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A concise history of the institutions, practices and networks that shaped Islamic learning across different regions and centuries. The book examines the growth of study circles, the development of libraries and colleges, the travel of students and the transmission of texts. It gives attention to the social conditions that supported scholarship and to the disputes that sometimes constrained it. Written for readers who want a broad map rather than an exhaustive survey, with a bibliography for further study and a timeline of major developments.

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Building a Home of Mercy

Al-Ihsaan Education CommitteeFamily · 220 pp.

FamilyIntermediate220 pages

Building a Home of Mercy

Al-Ihsaan Education Committee

A practical book for couples and families who want to build a home marked by mercy, communication and shared responsibility. Chapters address expectations at the start of marriage, the ordinary work of keeping trust, disagreement without contempt, the place of extended family and the upbringing of children. The advice is grounded in Islamic principles and written with awareness of the pressures of modern life. It avoids formulas and acknowledges that every household is different. Reflection questions and short case studies make it suitable for pre-marriage courses and family study circles.

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Fiqh of Everyday Transactions

Al-Ihsaan Research DeskFiqh · 286 pp.

FiqhIntermediate286 pages

Fiqh of Everyday Transactions

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A practical study of the ethical and legal principles that govern buying, selling, borrowing and lending. The book explains the importance of clear contracts, honest description, fair pricing and consent, then applies those principles to common modern situations such as online purchases, deposits and deferred payment. It distinguishes between a general principle and a specific ruling, and it flags areas that require a qualified scholar or financial adviser. Written for small business owners, employees and households who want to handle money with greater care.

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Madinah and the Making of Community

Al-Ihsaan Research DeskSeerah · 304 pp.

SeerahIntermediate304 pages

Madinah and the Making of Community

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A study of the community that formed in Madinah after the migration and the institutions that gave it shape. Chapters examine the mosque as a centre of worship and deliberation, the agreements that governed relationships between groups, the ethics of neighbourliness and the care of the vulnerable. The book connects these developments to questions facing Muslim communities today, without pretending that a seventh-century setting can be copied wholesale. It is written for readers who know the basic seerah narrative and want to think more carefully about community, authority and belonging.

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Sincerity and the Inner Life

Al-Ihsaan Research DeskSpirituality · 232 pp.

SpiritualityAdvanced232 pages

Sincerity and the Inner Life

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A careful study of intention, self-scrutiny and the subtle forms of showing off that can enter religious practice. The book draws on classical treatments of the heart while keeping the prose accessible to serious modern readers. It examines how motivation changes over time, how comparison distorts service and how honest self-examination differs from morbid introspection. Each chapter includes a practice for reflection and a caution against despair. Intended for readers who have some grounding in Islamic spirituality and want a more demanding treatment of sincerity.

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The Sayings That Shape Us

Al-Ihsaan Research DeskHadith · 212 pp.

HadithBeginner212 pages

The Sayings That Shape Us

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An accessible introduction to the study of prophetic sayings and the character they cultivate. The book explains why hadith matter, how a report is transmitted and what basic terms such as chain and text mean, without assuming prior study. It then explores a small selection of well-known themes — honesty in trade, kindness to neighbours, control of anger, care for the vulnerable — with commentary that connects the teaching to everyday conduct. Each chapter includes a short glossary and a suggestion for further reading. A calm, trustworthy first step for readers who have heard the sayings but want to understand them better.

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Understanding Hadith Terminology

Al-Ihsaan Research DeskHadith · 320 pp.

HadithAdvanced320 pages

Understanding Hadith Terminology

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A structured study of the vocabulary and methods used to assess prophetic reports. The book covers the chain of transmission, the text, narrator criticism, the classification of reports and the difference between accepted and weak narration. It explains how scholars weighed conflicting evidence and how later works organised the field, while keeping the discussion anchored in concrete examples. Each chapter closes with review questions and a short bibliography. Intended for students who have completed an introductory hadith course and want a dependable map of the terminology before moving to primary texts.

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