Woman & Family

As a logical continuation to these three, this sequel deals with the normal fruit of marriage: babies. It covers the Islamic requlations relating to a newborn. This includes welcoming the baby, naming it, shaving its hair, circumcising it, and slaughtering the sacrificial ' aqiqah.

The discussion of naming the newborn covers recommended and prohibited names, nicknames, and kunyahs. It is further enhanced with two appendices that list Allah's authentic excellent names, as well as a large number of suggested Islamic names for both genders. The Discussion of 'aqiqah includes its ruling, animals to be slaughtered, dispensing of the meat, the 'aqiqah's feast, and the 'aqiqah's wisdom.

The discussion of circumcision includes the circumcision process, its ruling for boys and girls, its benefits, and excessiveness and other violations. Other discussions include tahnik, shaving the baby's head, piercing the ears, breast-feeding, protection from the evil eye, babies' toys and cloths, birthdays, and so on. We intended-and we believe that we largely succeeded-in making this book a complete reference covering the correct Islamic acts that parents need to perform to their newborn during its first few weeks. All praise is due to Allah.

PB 162pp

In this book the authors describe all the most important characterisitcs of marriage in Islam, pointing out that the Western notions of sex equality and romantic perceptions of pre-marital 'love' are not necessary in Islamic marriage based on piety and the commitment of both patners to win the pleasure of the Almighty Allah.

This book offers a powerful critique of the Western notion that the hijab, the veil, is a symbol of Muslim women's oppression. The author examines the views of feminist scholars who offer a variety of interpretations of the Islamic guidelines regarding hijab and discusses the view that women only wear hijab because they are being subjugated by men

HB 274 pp

Hajra Makda shares a delicious and tantalising selection of traditional and classic recipes handed down in the family, as well as other more exciting recipes devised for tempting the taste buds across generations and cultures. Spice 'n' Easy offers a balanced selection of recipes which can easily be adapted for everyday consumption or entertaining purposes.

A complete A-Z of Muslim names in fully comprehensive format, with over 400 female and 700 male names to choose from. Written in clear large Arabic font and well translated into English.

An excellent book detailing the etiquette of marriage. The book is written in a clear and well-structured manner wit evidences from the Quran and Sunnah.

This small but very informayive book is a must for Imams and directors of Islamic Centers. In addition, it is a great handbook for all who are already married as well as all who are pondering marriage.

Covers the obligations of the two spouses, the wife's rights, and the husband's rights. Contains biographies of the Mothers of the Belivers, paints very realistics pictures from the life of the Prophet (saw) with his wives, and presents a complete discussion of the hadeeth of Umm Zar.

The Ideal Muslim is a man of the highest moral character. In his relationship with his Rabb , himself, family, parents, relatives, friends and the community at large, he has a most excellent example in the Prophet of Islam (phbu) . His idealism is further strengthened by the characters of the first generation of Muslims who excelled in all the various fields of human endeavour. He is reassured bt the teachings of Islam that he also can reach these noble heights by working to improve his character daily.

Hardbound: 386 pages

Revised 3rd Edition.

The Ideal Muslimah is proud of the great position that Islam has given her among humanity. She performs her duties knowing that her role is clearly defined and that her rights are still, even today, greater that any other ideology has provided. She is a woman of moral excellence, true to her nature, not confused by alien and morally bankrupt ideas.
She preserves her self respect and dignity through her piety in obedience to Allah (swta) and His Messenger (pbuh) . She is the role model that every true believer hopes to emulate.

HB 549 pp

So take what the Apostle assigns to you, and deny yourselves that which he withholds from you (Al-Hashr: 7)

A very concise primer on the basic parts of a marriage/wedding, going from the selection of a spouse down to the walimah (wedding meal). Also discusses forbidden types of marriage, the khitbah (formal request), guardianship (wilayah), mahr (obligatory bridal gift), marriage contracts, announcement of the marriage, and the basic rights of spouses inherent in a marriage.

PB 64pp

A practical guide on sexual health and education and traditional family values for young Muslims growing up in today's world. Recommended for children between the ages of 8 and 13 as well as their parents and teachers. First book of it's kind which tackles 'sex education' from an Islamic perspectrive.

PB 102pp

This is a practical guide to daily life as a Muslim woman in a non-Muslim society. It tackles such matters as 'Ibadah (worship), menstruation, Hijab, education, work, health, etc. in a down-to-earth manner. These are basic matters, but ones which we need to understand fully. This book is the result of the author's personal experience and observations of the things a Muslim woman needs to know about. Aimed at born-Muslims and reverts alike, THE MUSLIM WOMAN'S HANDBOOK should be on every Muslim woman's bookshelf.

HUDA KHATTAB is a British Muslim writer. Born in Blackpool, Lancashire, she embraced Islam in 1983, and received her BA (Hons) degree in Arabic from the School of Oriental and African Studies (London University) in 1986.

PB: 70pp
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Covers the importance and advantages of marriage, selecting a spouse, the courting process, the marriage contract, celebrating the wedding, the waleemah, forbidden marriages, etc. Provides a practical procedure for performing a marriage contract, and includes a sample marriage certificate.

PB 165pp

Translated by Aisha Bewley
An abridged translation of Volume Eight of Ibn Sa'd's Kitab'at-Tabaqat al-Kabir which deals exclusively with the women who met the Prophet Muhammad, blessings and peace be on him and on his family and Companions, or who transmitted from him. The author is one of the greatest authorities on early Muslim biography, and his detailed work helps to make the Companions of the Prophet come alive for the reader.

PB 333 pp

Translated by: Dr. Abdelhamid Eliwa (Al-Achar University)

The marital life is an interesting and necessary institution. If one fails to understand the core of the conjugal relation between man and woman he will lead a life a oblivion and distortion.


The book handles all necessary information about Marriage in Islam, which hopes that "the readers study the technique of marriage before getting into it".

HB: 286pp.

In Turning the Tide, Suma Din takes the reader on a journey through the stages of life, from the inception of the soul to the end of life on earth. Words of wisdom and guidance from the Qur'an and the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) inspire the reader to reawaken her heart and soul. With many insights about contemporary life running throughout the book, this voyage is one of contemplation, discovery and self-knowledge.

178pp PB