Discounts Applicable

This course will be a close reading & discussion of Fundamental Principles of Tasawwuf, a new translation of an abridgement of Shaykh Ahmad Zarruq's Principles of Tasawwuf (Qawa'id al-Tasawwuf).

This course is not focused on any particular spiritual path, but rather on principles that apply across all spiritual paths. Subjects covered will include everything from the definition of Tasawwuf, to the definition of some of its major concepts, to the detailed rulings on these concepts, and more. Some key themes this course will explore include:

• The relationship between faith, jurisprudence, and spirituality
• The perils of extremism in worship and the necessity of balance in religious practice
• The conditions for sincerity in remembrance (dhikr), and the transformative power of seeking Allah through His remembrance
• The role of mentorship and the necessity of a guide on the spiritual path
• Humility, ethical conduct, and adherence to the prophetic way in dealing with oneself and others

In an era of spiritual confusion and material distraction, this course will be designed to help students understand and implement a framework to attain clarity and sincerity in faith while fully engaged with the practical realities of everyday life.

Course schedule: Every Thursday at 11AM ET a new lesson is released until the end starting Jan 6th.

This 5 week course will be a journey through selections from IGP's The Art of Learning, a new translation of of Taʿlīm al-Mutaʿallim Ṭarīq al-Taʿallum by Imām Burhān al-Dīn al-Zarnūjī.

In this course, Shaykh Shams Tameez will guide us through The Art of Learning to help us better understand and the ethical and spiritual foundations necessary for true intellectual development, as understood from the Qur’an, Prophetic teachings, and Islamic tradition. We will discuss how this framework can guide us in our pursuit of knowledge, self-discipline, and spiritual growth.

The Art of Learning Course will aim to show students why this text remains in use throughout the world today as a source of guidance for those who tread the path of knowledge, and who seek to implement a holistic approach to education that nurtures both the intellect and the soul.

Course schedule: Recorded course. The first lesson will be released Monday, January 27th. Students will also be invited to a Telegram group with the translator of the book to facilitate questions and discussion. 

New sessions are accessible every Monday. There will be 5 classes.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Shaykh Shams Tameez is a graduate of UK-based seminary Jamia al-Karam and Cambridge Muslim College. After graduating from CMC’s Diploma in Contextual Islamic Studies and Leadership, he worked as an imam at Aylesbury Mosque in Buckinghamshire before embarking on further studies in Istanbul with the Istanbul Foundation for Research & Education, CMC’s partner institution in Turkey, where he studied Turkish and logic. He currently resides in Malaysia.

Three Book LEATHER Bundle of Al-Khasa’is al-Muhammadiyya

The science of Khasa'is encompasses the study of the uniqueness of the actions, the attributes, and the essence of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, as well as the special gifts given to him, and the special gifts that are given to the Muslim Ummah by virtue of their status as the Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ. Knowledge of the Khasa'is is considered to be one of the keys to benefiting from one's relationship with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, since his unique aspects provide openings to innumerable blessings.

In the history of Islam, the earliest works in the genre of Khasa'is date from the time of the early Imams and compilers of Hadith. This present work consists of translations of two major works in the genre of Khasais and one supplemental work from three of the great scholars of the Ummah: Bidayat al-Sul fi Tafdhil al-Rasul ﷺ of Shaykh 'Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam, as well as Unmūdhaj al-Labīb fi Khasa’is al-Habib ﷺ of Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, and selections from Matali' al-Masarrat li Jala' Dala'il al-Khayrat of Shaykh Muhammad al-Mahdi al-Fasi.

However, in modern times the science of Khasa'is has been neglected, to the point that many Muslims have become unaware of its existence. This present volume is an attempt to rectify this deficiency, to present the Khasa'is to an English-speaking audience in a manner befitting the unique honor, majesty, and significance of Allah's Final Messenger ﷺ. Each page is the result of a collaboration of a world-class team of translators, editors, designers, typesetters, and printers from across four continents, and every detail represents a fusion of traditional knowledge and design elements with state-of-the-art book production methods. The result is a work the like of which has never before been printed in the English language, that is sure to occupy a place of honor in the library or home.

This book will give you:

• A renewed sense of honor in the unique and distinctive qualities of our Prophet ﷺ and the Ummah of our Prophet ﷺ
  
• Deeper understanding of the many traditional names and titles of Allah's Messenger ﷺ and the wisdom, significance, and purpose of each one
• Increased love for Allah's Messenger ﷺ, attachment to him, and awe of him

Book details:

• Authors: Imam 'Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam, Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, Shaykh Muhammad al-Mahdi al-Fasi; Foreword by Yasir Fahmy
  
• Translators: Ahmad Derrick Peat, Wordsmiths
  
• Languages: English translation with parallel Arabic of Khasa'is texts
• Pages: 400
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing
  
• Binding: Hardcover

All students who register by December 31 will receive the paperback book + ebook bundle for free.

This 5 week course will be a journey through selections from IGP's new book The Virtues of al-Shām & Damascus, known in Arabic as Fada'il al-Shām wa-Dimashq. This text offers a glimpse of this sacred region's relevance and continued significance. This work situates al-Shām within the broader framework of Muslim belief and the Prophetic inheritance, examining the role of al-Shām as a central locus of faith, resilience, and divine blessing.

This course will proceed with a close reading of many of the 118 narrations that make up this text. Through these reports, students will gain a new perspective on the unique virtues of al-Shām, including its designation as a land of divine mercy, a refuge of the righteous, and a site of eschatological significance, as well as a land cherished by Messenger of Allah ﷺ, graced by angels, and preserved by the piety of its inhabitants.

By Allah's bounty, generosity, and grace, this work was translated, edited, and typeset on the day of the liberation of Damascus. In this present historic moment, this course will help students to place current and unfolding events in the context of the sacred tradition of the Ummah. Through studying these sacred reports, it is hoped that we may ask Allah to bless the people of Shām, accept the sacrifices of their martyrs, aid them in their next steps, and grant them peace and prosperity in this life and the Next.

Course schedule: Recorded course. The first lesson will be released Jan 9th. 

New sessions are accessible every Wednesday. There will be 5 classes.

The IGP Rabi al-Awwal 2025 Book Bundle includes 3 newly published books (4 texts total) focused on the Messenger ﷺ. 

Seeking Hope & Success Through Reading About the Messenger ﷺ & His Birth

A Beautiful Reader on the Birth of the Perfect Man ﷺ

This work honors and celebrates the blessed birth of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. The Maṭāli‘ al-Jamāl fī Mawlid Insān al-Kamāl—translated as 'A Beautiful Reader on the Birth of the Perfect Man ﷺ'—is an elegant and spiritually rich work. Written by the saintly scholar Sayyid Muḥammad ibn al-Mukhtār al-Tijānī al-Shinqīṭī (d. 1299 AH), it reflects the eloquence, depth, and spiritual insight of the scholars of West Africa and the wider tradition of that region.

It does not restrict itself to the blessed moment of the Prophet’s birth; rather, it traces the luminous journey of the Muḥammadan Reality—from the primordial light created before all things, to its transfer through the noble lineage of the prophets, until it shone forth in the person of Muḥammad ﷺ. The text recounts how the Prophet’s conception and birth were accompanied by cosmic signs, angelic celebrations, and divine glad tidings, centering his role as the axis of creation and the crown of existence.

The work is enriched with a moving munfarijah (plea for relief), written by the author’s disciple, Shaykh ʿAbd al-Raḥīm ibn Aḥmad ibn Ḥusayn. This heartfelt supplication teaches believers how to turn to Allah in moments of hardship, affirming that “difficulty is the door to relief” and that patience opens the way to divine ease. Such sections make the Mawlid not only a commemoration, but also a guide for present struggles, offering solace, hope, and reliance upon Allah.

The author also composed two distinctive prayers upon the Prophet ﷺ that are included within this work. 

Obtainment of Objectives and Hopes Through Reciting the Story of the Birth of the Best of Creation ﷺ

This luminous Mawlid and Seerah text, composed by the distinguished Moroccan scholar and hadith master Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad al-Ḥajūjī al-Tijānī (d. 1370 AH/1950 CE), stands as a devotional tribute to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and a profound testimony to his blessed exalted station. It is presented here in Arabic with an English translation for both devotional and study use. 

The text commences with majestic praises of Allah and His Beloved ﷺ, portraying the Prophet as the primordial light from which all creation was brought forth and as the axis of divine mercy that sustains existence. It continues by recounting the noble conception and blessed birth of the Prophet ﷺ, interweaving classical narrations with descriptions of the cosmic signs, angelic celebrations, and miracles that marked his blessed arrival into the world.

Complete Elation & Happiness Through the Birth of the Locus of Light ﷺ

Among the masterpieces of Islamic devotional literature is Kamāl al-Faraḥ wa al-Surūr bi Mawlid Maẓhar al-Nūr by the eminent Moroccan scholar and jurist Shaykh Aḥmad ibn al-Ḥājj al-ʿIyāshī Sukayrij (1878–1944). Written at the turn of the 20th century while still a young man, this Mawlid reflects the author’s deep erudition and spiritual insight, qualities that later made him one of the most celebrated scholars of North Africa and the wider ummah. 

This work is not just a telling of the Prophet’s ﷺ birth, but a rich work full of praise, narrations, and reflections that weave together love, reverence, and knowledge. It opens with exalted praises of Allah and His Messenger ﷺ, affirming that through the Prophet’s coming into the world, happiness was perfected, grief lifted, and the doors of divine mercy opened. The text repeatedly emphasizes that all blessings and every form of felicity flow through him ﷺ, the Locus of Light and axis of existence.

The Mawlid also touches upon the Muḥammadan Reality, describing how the Prophet ﷺ was the primordial light created before time itself. Through poetic imagery and narrations, it details the spiritual veils, cosmic signs, and divine honors that surrounded his conception and birth. It describes how the heavens and earth rejoiced, disbelief trembled, and joy filled the hearts of the believers when the Messenger of Allah ﷺ entered the world.

Qasa'id for Rabiʿ al-Awwal & The Ahmadan Outpouring ﷺ

This luminous collection, Qaṣāʾid wa Abyāt li-Rabīʿ al-Awwal wa al-Fayḍ al-Aḥmadī, gathers together the poems and devotional couplets of Shaykh al-Islām Ibrāhīm Niasse (1900–1975), one of the greatest Muslim scholars of the 20th century. Known to millions across West Africa and beyond as the bringer of the Fayḍah Muḥammadiyyah (the Muhammadan Outpouring), Shaykh Ibrāhīm recited these verses throughout the blessed month of Rabīʿ al-Awwal, the season of the Prophet’s ﷺ birth.

The poems themselves weave together praise, history, and awe. They describe the light of the Prophet ﷺ that existed before creation, his safe transfer through the noble lineages of prophets, and the miraculous events that marked his birth. Āminah’s vision of castles illuminated, the idols of Quraysh crumbling, fires extinguished, and seas stilled—all appear in vivid imagery that fills the heart with reverence.

The text repeatedly greets the month of Rabīʿ al-Awwal with joy: “Welcome to the month of the birth, the month of exaltedness and eminence, the month of the Prophet Aḥmad, the month of Rabīʿ al-Awwal." Each stanza connects the Prophet’s ﷺ birth to divine mercy and cosmic renewal, reminding the believer that his arrival was the beginning of hope, the lifting of burdens, and the illumination of the horizons.

Verses also highlight the Prophet’s exalted character and unique station: the one “who never wronged at all, from whom only goodness issued forth." His name is described as joined with Allah’s own, proclaimed five times daily in the call to prayer. His virtues are without limit, such that any honor or praise ascribed to him only falls short of his true reality.

The poems then move into collective supplication, seeking from Allah guidance, provision, protection, and a blessed end through the status of the Messenger ﷺ. These closing sections underline the purpose of the Mawlid: to remind the believer that love of the Prophet ﷺ is inseparable from seeking nearness to Allah.

Beyond the beauty of the poems themselves, the edition is enriched with Arabic text and facing English translation making it easy for both for devotional recitation and for study.

This bundle contains the first two book from the In the Company of the Qur'an series by Shaykh Dr. Furhan Zubairi:

In the Company of the Qur'an - An Explanation of Surah al-Kahf

This is the inaugural volume of what is intended to be a commentary on the entire Qur'an, to fulfill the author's life-long intention to complete a traditionally grounded modern tafsir written in English for a Western Muslim audience. This first volume discusses one of the Quran’s most frequently-read sūrahs. Drawing from classical scholarship, modern reflections, and a clear, concise writing style, Dr. Furhan illuminates the depth and beauty of Sūrah al-Kahf—making it accessible for readers of all backgrounds.

Inside this volume, readers will discover the timeless lessons from the famous “People of the Cave,” who courageously stood firm in their faith, seeking divine protection in a miraculous slumber. Dr. Furhan also discusses how this chapter teaches the fleeting nature of worldly life through vivid imagery and reminders that everything around us is temporary. Dr. Furhan’s unique style seamlessly blends context, linguistic insights, and moral teachings, allowing readers to engage with Sūrah al-Kahf on multiple levels.

In the Company of the Quran – An Explanation of Sūrah al-Kahf extends beyond mere linguistic or historical background. Instead, Shaykh Dr. Furhan Zubairi connects each verse’s enduring relevance to modern challenges, offering practical reflections on worship, relationships, personal conduct, and moral integrity. By weaving scholarly sources with relatable examples, he makes a deeper understanding of the text accessible to all audiences.

• Author: Furhan Zubairi
• Binding: Paperback
• Colour: Black & White
• Category: Qur'an, Islam
  
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

In the Company of the Qur'an - An Explanation of Surah Ya Sin

In the Company of the Quran – An Explanation of Sūrah YāSīn by Shaykh Dr. Furhan Zubairi delves into the chapter often hailed as the "Heart of the Quran." Through his unique style—combining in-depth exploration of classical scholarship with relevant contemporary insights—Dr. Furhan illustrates how Sūrah YāSīn offers a remarkably concise and powerful exposition of core Islamic beliefs. Its passages engage both reason and emotion, reminding readers that the spiritual heart is at the core of faith, understanding, God-consciousness, and life’s ultimate purpose.

Though cherished by many for its easy recitation and emotive verses, Sūrah YāSīn possesses layers of meaning that become more profound when explored with care. Dr. Furhan’s commentary allows readers to see how this Surah fits into the broader picture of life—revealing lessons on humility, perseverance, belief in the unseen, and readiness for accountability on the Day of Judgment.

As with each volume in this series, In the Company of the Quran – an Explanation of Sūrah YāSīn extends beyond mere linguistic or historical background. Instead, Shaykh Dr. Furhan connects each verse’s enduring relevance to modern challenges, offering practical reflections on worship, relationships, personal conduct, and moral integrity. By weaving scholarly sources with relatable examples, he makes the text accessible to all audiences.

• Author: Furhan Zubairi
• Binding: Paperback
• Colour: Black & White
• Category: Qur'an, Islam
  
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

About Dr. Furhan Zubairi

Shaykh Dr. Furhan Zubairi began pursuing Islamic knowledge at the Institute of Knowledge (IOK) in 1998, memorizing the Qur’an and studying foundational Islamic sciences. He completed his B.S. in Biological Sciences at UC Irvine, continued Arabic studies in Egypt, and earned an ‘Alamiyyah degree (Masters in Arabic and Islamic Studies) in Pakistan. He also holds multiple ijazat in hadith, certification in Islamic finance, and completed his PhD at the Islamic University of Malaysia in 2024. Shaykh Furhan now serves as Dean of IOK Seminary, a Seminary Instructor, and a University Chaplain at UC Irvine. He has authored numerous works on tafsir, hadith, and foundational Islamic disciplines.

Reminder: As with all orders, we do not accept returns or exchanges.  

The Imam Ghazali Publishing Library Set (2020-2023 Edition) contains 20 of the books that we've published over 2020-2023, dating back to our inception as a full-time publishing house – enough to fill a full bookshelf.

This pricing is special and not combinable with other discounts.

In what we intend to be an annual tradition, we’re now making these books available as a set. The IGP Library Set (2020-2023 Edition) includes:

INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC CREED

by Imam Ibrahim al-Bajuri, translated by Rashad Jameer. Published 2016

ON CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF THE PROPHET ﷺ

by Shaykh Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki, translated by Rashad Jameer. Published 2020 (2nd Edition)

AL-SHAMA’IL AL-MUHAMMADIYYA

by Imam Abu ‘Isa al-Tirmidhi, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Aslam & Abdul Aziz Suraqah. Published 2020

SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE POSSIBILITY OF SEEING PROPHETS AND ANGELS

by Imam al-Suyuti, translated by Talut Dawood. Published 2020

THE BURDAH OF IMAM AL-BUSIRI

by Imam al-Busiri, translated by Shaykh Adnaan Raja, designed by Naveed Hameed. Published 2020

PRAYERS ON THE BELOVED ﷺ

by Habib ‘Umar b. Hafiz, translated by Abdullah Salih. Published 2020

ALL THE SULTAN’S MEN

by Imam al-Suyuti, translated by Talut Dawood. Published 2020

SELECTIONS FROM THE SHIFA' – ON PRAYERS UPON THE PROPHET ﷺ

By Qadi ‘Iyad, translated by Sidi Talut Dawood. Published 2021

THE LIFE OF THE PROPHETS IN THEIR GRAVES

By Sayyid Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki, translated by Dr. Gibril Fouad Haddad. Published 2021

THE PROPHET'S NIGHT JOURNEY AND HEAVENLY ASCENT

By Shaykh Muhammad 'Alawi al-Maliki, translated by Dr. Gibril F. Haddad. Published 2021

CONCERNING DIVINE WISDOM IN THE CREATION OF MAN

By Imam Al-Ghazali, translated by Dr. Kamran M. Riaz. Published 2022

FUTUWWAH AND RAISING MALES INTO SACRED MANHOOD

By Imam Dawud Walid. Published 2022

MORNING & EVENING INVOCATIONS AND THE TEN SEVENS BEFORE SUNRISE & BEFORE SUNSET

By Sheikh Dr. Thaika Shu’aib. Published 2022

MIRACLES OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ

By Qadi Iyad, translated by Jody McIntyre. Published 2022

THE ENDLESS BANQUET (VOLUME III)

By Hamzah Abdul-Malik. Published 2022

THE ENDLESS BANQUET (VOLUME II)

By Hamzah Abdul-Malik. Published 2022

THE ENDLESS BANQUET (VOLUME I)

By Hamzah Abdul-Malik. Published 2022

THE SALAWAT OF SHAYKH SALIH AL-JA'FARI (POCKET EDITION)

By Shaykh Salih al-Ja'fari. Published 2022

THE LIGHT OF CLARIFICATION (NUR AL-IDAH)

By Imam Hassan bin Ali al-Shurunbulali, translated by Bilal Brown. Published  2023

THE 40 HADITH OF IMAM AL-NAWAWI

By Imam Nawawi, translated by Talut Dawood. Published 2022

This bundle contains five texts by the prolific 15th-century scholar Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, as well as a course covering one of those texts:

INNER DIMENSIONS OF THE ORDER OF THE SURAHS OF THE QUR'AN - Published 2023.

ALL THE SULTAN’S MEN - Published 2020

SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE POSSIBILITY OF SEEING PROPHETS AND ANGELS - Published 2020

THE SPIRITS OF BLACK FOLK: SAGES THROUGH THE AGES - This book consists of selections from Imam al-Suyuti's Raf’u Sha’n Al-Ḥubshān (The Excellence of Black People). Published 2021.

AL-KHASA'IS AL-MUHAMMADIYYAH (PREMIUM LEATHER PU EDITION) - A compendium of three texts, including Imam al-Suyuti's Unmūdhaj al-Labīb fi Khasa’is al-Habib ﷺ, as well as Bidayat al-Sul fi Tafdhil al-Rasul ﷺ by Shaykh 'Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam, and selections from Matali' al-Masarrat li Jala' Dala'il al-Khayrat of Shaykh Muhammad al-Mahdi al-Fasi. Published 2023.

Courses include:

Inner Dimensions of the Order of the Surahs of the Qur'an Course - A deeper discussion of this text guided by the translator, Ustadh Talut Dawood. (8 classes, 8 hrs total)

To get the discounted course by itself, go here.

This course will be a journey through selections from IGP's The Integrity of the Family and the Role of Parents, a new translation of a short text from Habib Umar b. Hafiz.

This book gives a concise overview of the main responsibilities of parents towards their families. It also addresses many of the unique challenges and concerns faced by parents today, both in the traditional Islamic world and especially in the West.

Over the course of 5 classes, Ustadh Talut Dawood will help us to explore specific themes of this book in greater depth, with a special focus on: 

• What Allah's "System of Successorship" is
  
• Parenting in the Seerah and the model of the Prophetic Household
• Practical strategies for raising and educating Muslim children today

This course will likely be more interactive than the majority of IGP classes, as parents will be encouraged to share their own experiences, techniques, and approaches to the various aspects of raising children in the modern world. The course text will serve as a framework to inform our class discussion, and to provide motivation and inspiration to help us all to renew our commitment to this sacred responsibility. It is our hope that all students will come away with one or more new ideas to apply in our own individual households and families. 

Syllabus:

• Session 1 - Understanding Allah's "System of Successorship" and child-rearing from a Divine perspective
  
• Session 2 - The central importance of marriage in raising children
  
• Session 3 - The household of the Prophet ﷺ and the model of the ideal home
  
• Session 4 - The education of children: Practical strategies for today's parents, part 1
• Session 5 - The education of children: Practical strategies for today's parents, part 2
  

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Ustadh Talut Dawood grew up in the United States, in New York, North Carolina, and Texas. He studied under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Sulaiman Dawood, a classically trained scholar himself, and thereafter with teachers hailing from Syria, West Africa, the UK and North America. He currently resides in Mexico, where he has served as a leader and Imam. In 2018 he formally joined as a member of the Imam Ghazali Publishing team, with the blessings and formal idhn of his teacher, Shaykh Mahy Cisse, and has since translated and taught over 20 books for IGP as Translator-in-Residence.

To get the book by itself, go here.

The first 50 students will get the book for free with this bundle.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Book of Intentions is a new bilingual translation of Kitab al-Niyyat by Habib Muhammad ibn ʿAlawi al-ʿAydarus, better known as Ḥabīb Sa'd. In this text, Habib Sa'd explores the transformative power of intention (niyyah) in Islamic practice. Rooted in the profound and widely-known hadith that "actions are by intentions," this book guides readers through the process of aligning one's daily actions with one's intention and purpose, such that every deed is transformed into an act of worship. 

Throughout the text, Habib Saʿd emphasizes that the heart's intentions are more significant than physical actions alone; and that even small acts, when performed with the right intention, can yield immense spiritual rewards.

The Book of Intentions is structured around various themes, such as:

• Visiting the mosque
• Gathering for prayer
• Cultivating relationships with fellow believers
• Ordinary actions of everyday life

And more.

For each act, the author provides a detailed set of recommended intentions, highlighting the unique rewards associated with each one. Habib Saʿd also cites numerous hadith, along with many insights from the scholars and the tradition, to illustrate the deep-seated importance of intentions in the life of a Muslim.

As a whole, this text is a powerful exhortation for the believers to make every permissible action purposeful, including even routine tasks like eating and drinking, waking and sleeping, buying and selling, and being in the company of our family and friends. Through these practical examples, Habib Saʿd illustrates how proper intentions can imbue our daily lives with sanctity and purpose, and help us to live in a continuous state of worship in every moment.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Habib Muhammad ibn ʿAlawi al-ʿAydarus, born in 1932 in Tarim, hailed from a distinguished lineage tracing back to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Raised in a scholarly and pious environment, he studied under numerous eminent scholars. His life was marked by dedication to Islamic knowledge and spiritual guidance, even enduring three and a half years of severe torture in prison under a socialist regime. He authored over one hundred concise and beneficial books on various Islamic topics. He returned to Allah on October 6, 2011, leaving behind a legacy of scholarship and spiritual leadership.

• Author: Habib Muhammad ibn ʿAlawī ibn ʿUmar al-ʿAydarūs, better known as Habib Saʿd.
• Language: English & Arabic 
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 186 pages
• Color: Black and White
• ISBN: 978-1-952306-61-7
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course will be a journey through selections from IGP's new book The Book of Intentions, a new translation of Habib Muhammad ibn ʿAlawi al-ʿAydarus' Kitab al-Niyyat.

In this course, our teacher will guide us through Kitab al-Niyyat to explore the transformative power of intention (niyyah) in our lives, and to help us through the process of aligning our daily actions with our intention and purpose, such that our every deed is transformed into an act of worship. 

The Book of Intentions Course will be structured around the various themes of the text, including visiting the mosque, gathering for prayer, cultivating relationships with fellow believers, the ordinary actions of everyday life, and more. Habib Sa'd provides a detailed set of recommended intentions for each, highlighting the unique rewards associated with each one. Through this course, the instructor will help us to implement these recommendations, in order to imbue our daily lives with sanctity and purpose, and to help us to live in a continuous state of worship in every moment.

Along the way, the course instructor will also discuss many of the numerous hadith mentioned in Habib Sa'd's texts, as well as the many insights from the scholars and the tradition, to help us to strengthen our understanding of the book and to reinforce its exhortations to live each moment of our lives with purpose.

Course schedule: Recorded course. The first lesson will be released Monday, December 9th. Students will also be invited to a Telegram group with the translator of the book to facilitate questions and discussion. 

New sessions are accessible every Monday. There will be 5 classes.

ABOUT THE BOOK

This book is a translation of Imam al-Ghazali's Adab fi al-Din, a concise yet thorough guide to proper Islamic conduct and character in a wide range of life situations.

Al-Ghazali begins by outlining the essential principles that govern all interactions with other people and with oneself, and which every Muslim should strive to embody and cultivate within his or her life. The core of the book is a sort of practical manual of adab, and includes sections on such everyday issues as:

• The Adab of the Scholar, Student, Reciter of the Qur'an, Muhaddith, Khatib, and many other roles related to worship and seeking knowledge
• Adab of fasting, eating, drinking, giving and receiving charity, giving and receiving gifts, and of being wealthy or poor
• Adab of sleep, waking, being in public and in social gatherings, and other ordinary life situations
• Adab of husbands and wives, parents and children, and other relationships
• Adab of some common professions

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course will be a journey through selections from IGP's new book The Muslim Handbook of Etiquette & Manners, a new translation of Imam al-Ghazali's Adab fi al-Din. As the text is a guide to proper Islamic conduct and character in a wide range of life situations, this course will focus on practical application of these principles in a modern context. 

Over the course of 5 weekly sessions, Shaykh Farid Dingle will guide us through this text, helping us to explore ways to apply the general principles which Imam al-Ghazali outlines to our own lives in everyday situations. Where Al-Ghazali's outlines essential principles that govern interactions with other people and with oneself - and which every Muslim should strive to embody and cultivate within his or her life - this course will help students to understand how these general principles might be specifically applicable to our own lives. Our aim is that by the end of this five-week course, al-Ghazali's text will be rendered much more useful to all students, and will serve as a quick and easy reference for a variety of life situations.

There will be time for Q&A in each class session, and all students will have access to a private chat group with the course instructor for additional questions and discussion.

Course schedule: Wednesdays November 13-December 11 – 1 pm ET; 5 pm London; 10 am PST; 8pm Mecca; 1am Malaysia (1 hour long) – 5 sessions total – All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

To get the course by itself, go here.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Curing Forgetfulness is a compilation of two treatises, al-Kashf wa al-Bayān fī mā Yataʿallaq bi al-Nisyān & ʿIlāj al-Nisyān, one from the classical era and one from the 20th century, contain both conceptual discussion and practical advice on how to address the universal issue of overcoming forgetfulness and strengthening memory.

It includes: 

• Overview of the challenge of forgetfulness
  
• The wisdom of Allah in making forgetfulness part of human nature 
• Discussion of forgetfulness in the Qur’an, hadith, and in scholarly texts 
• Quranic verses that can be recited to help overcome forgetfulness and strengthen memory 
• Du’a and dhikr from the Sunnah to help address forgetfulness
• Prescriptions from traditional spiritual medicine to help address the root causes of forgetfulness, with step by step instructions for their preparation and use

And more. 

Although focused on a very specific topic, the benefits of this text are numerous and comprehensive, since memory and cognitive retention affect so many aspects of our lives. Thus, even if one implements only a few of its recommendations, this is a book that is sure to prove useful and bring long term blessings to one's life.

• Authors: Shaykh ʿAbd al-Ghanī ibn Ismāʿīl al-Nābulsī & al-Ḥabīb Muhammad ibn ʿAlawī al-ʿAydarūs
• Translator: Talut ibn Sulaiman Dawood
• Binding: Paperback
• Colour: Black & White
• Length: 115 pages
• Category: Spirituality, Self-Help, Islam
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing 

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course will be a journey through selections from IGP's new book Curing Forgetfulness. A compilation of two texts, one from an Ottoman scholar and one from the modern era, this new book contains both conceptual discussion and practical advice on how to address the universal issue of overcoming forgetfulness and strengthening memory.

Over the course of 5 weekly sessions, Ustadh Talut Dawood will guide us through this text, helping us to better understand the issue of forgetfulness and its role in our lives, and how we can take steps to address and overcome the human tendency to forget in this world. 

Syllabus:

• Introduction
• The root causes of forgetfulness 
• Remedies for forgetfulness, part i
• Remedies for forgetfulness, part ii
• Remedies for forgetfulness, part iii

There will be time for Q&A in each class session, and all students will have access to a private chat group with the course instructor for additional questions and discussion.

Course schedule: Wednesdays August 14-Sept 11 – 1 pm ET; 6 pm London; 10 am PST; 8pm Mecca; 1am Malaysia (1 hour long) – 5 sessions total – All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Shaykh ʿAbd al-Ghanī ibn Ismāʿīl al-Nābulsī (1641 – 1731), was an eminent scholar and poet of Ottoman Damascus. The Shaykh's family included many scholars and judges of the lands of Shaam and Egypt during both the Mamluk rulers and Ottoman eras, and included many eminent Shaykhs whose works are know down to the present day. He authored over 200 works on a wide range of subjects, and died in Damascus at 90 years of age. 

Habib “Sa’d” al-‘Aydarus, born in 1932 in Tarim, hailed from a distinguished lineage tracing back to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Raised in a scholarly and pious environment, he studied under numerous eminent scholars, including Habib Abdullah bin Umar al-Shatiri. His life was marked by dedication to Islamic knowledge and spiritual guidance, even enduring three and a half years of severe torture in prison under a socialist regime. After his release in 1975, he revitalized religious practices and educational institutions, notably reopening the Abu Murayyam school for Qur'an memorization. He authored over one hundred concise and beneficial books on various Islamic topics. Known for his open hospitality and compassionate heart, he supported students of knowledge and emphasized respect for sacred texts. In his later years, he continued his devotions despite declining health, and he passed away on October 6, 2011, leaving behind a legacy of scholarship and spiritual leadership. His funeral was attended by thousands, and he was buried in the Zanbal graveyard in Tarim.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Ustadh Talut Dawood grew up in the United States, in New York, North Carolina, and Texas. He studied under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Sulaiman Dawood, a classically trained scholar himself, and thereafter with teachers hailing from Syria, West Africa, the UK and North America. He currently resides in Mexico, where he has served as a leader and Imam. In 2018 he formally joined as a member of the Imam Ghazali Publishing team, with the blessings and formal idhn of his teacher, Shaykh Mahy Cisse, and has since translated and taught over 20 books for IGP as Translator-in-Residence.

The IGP Qur'an Book + Course Bundle includes six original texts plus access to courses covering the full three-volume Endless Banquet series.

Selected books include:

• Recitation of the Glorious Qur'an: Its Virtues, Etiquettes, and Specialties - A compendium of both conceptual and practical knowledge related to Allah's Book, including over 500 verses of the Qur'an and narrations from Hadith.
• The Endless Banquet: A Thematic Explanation of the Qur'an, Volume I, II, & III (3-book set) - A reading guide designed to help the average person understand the broader meanings and connections within the Qur’an and develop a deeper love and appreciation for Allah's Book.
• Unlocking Surah al-Fatihah: The Great Beginning - An exploration of the meanings of Surah al-Fatihah, drawing on classical commentaries in a manner that is accessible to modern readers, to help the reader gain a deeper understanding of this great surah.
  
• Inner Dimensions of the Order of the Surahs of the Qur'an - A unique exploration into the structure of the Book of Allah, revealing hidden layers of meaning and intricate interconnections across many levels.

Selected courses include:

• The Endless Banquet Course - Shaykh Hamzah Abdul Malik, author of The Endless Banquet, leads a guided reading of his book series; designed to increase our sense of wonder and awe at the Qur’an, inspire us to think more deeply, and ultimately strengthen our personal relationship with Revelation. (6 classes, 12 hrs total)
• Inner Dimensions of the Order of the Surahs of the Qur'an Course - A deeper discussion of this text guided by the translator, Ustadh Talut Dawood. (8 classes, 8 hrs total)
  

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

Shaykh Hamzah Abdul Malik memorized the Qur'an at a young age, before going overseas to study for nearly 2 decades. He then returned to the USA and settled in Memphis, where he founded Miraaj Academy, a full-time school and Hifz program, and helped found Midtown Mosque. He is also a founder of UMMAH (United Masjids Making American History), a national collaborative of Imams from successful inner-city masjids working together at a grassroots level to uplift their communities. He has a deep understanding of the unique religious and spiritual challenges facing American Muslims today, and applies this understanding to his work at every level.

Ustadh Talut Dawood grew up in the United States, in New York, North Carolina, and Texas. He studied under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Sulaiman Dawood, a classically trained scholar himself, and thereafter with teachers hailing from Syria, West Africa, the UK and North America. He currently resides in Mexico, where he has served as a leader and Imam. In 2018 he formally joined as a member of the Imam Ghazali Publishing team, with the blessings and formal idhn of his teacher, Shaykh Mahy Cisse, and has since translated and taught over 20 books for IGP as Translator-in-Residence.

To get the course by itself, go here.

Designed for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Allah's Final Revelation, this course will be a journey through Imam al-Suyuti's Inner Dimensions from the Order of the Surahs in the Qur'an, a unique and original analysis of the structure of the Book of Allah. Classes will be led by IGP's Translator-in-Residence, Ustadh Talut Dawood.

Imam al-Suyuti's text draws on his knowledge Hadith, Tafsir, history, and the Arabic language to make an extraordinary range of connections and insights. Many aspects of this work are accessible to readers of all levels. However, like the Qur'an itself, Inner Dimensions from the Order of the Surahs in the Qur'an contains many layers of meanings, some of which are not at all obvious at first.

As the translator of this book, Ustadh Talut is intimately familiar with Imam al-Suyuti's brilliance. Over the course of this class, he will help us to better understand the Imam's insights, which reveal many hidden layers of meaning of the Qur'an, and intricate interconnections across many levels of language, meanings, context, purpose, and more.

Course schedule: March 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30, April 1, 3 – 11am ET; 3pm London; 8am PST; 6pm Mecca; 11pm Malaysia (1 hour long) – 8 sessions total – All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

The course will include:

• Selected readings and discussion of Imam al-Suyuti's Inner Dimensions from the Order of the Surahs in the Qur'an and of the relevant sections of the Qur'an itself
• Discussion of the different thematic threads that run through the Qur'an and different ways that verses, passages, chapters, and sections of the Qur'an are connected to one another
• A special class session dedicated to exploring topics of interest to students
• Time for Q&A in each class
• Access to a private chat group with the instructor for additional questions and discussion

ABOUT THE BOOK

• Author: Imam al-Suyuti
• Translator: Talut Dawood
• Binding: Paperback
• Colour: Black & White
• Length: 289 pages
• Category: Spirituality, Quran, Islam
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, also known as Ibn al-Suyuti, was a mujtahid imam and reformer of the tenth Islamic century. He was a prominent Hadith Master, jurist, Sufi, philologist, and historian, who authored works in virtually every Islamic science. A giant among contemporary scholars, he produced a sustained output of scholarly writings until his death at the age of sixty-two. He was buried in Hawsh Qawsun in Cairo.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR 

Ustadh Talut Dawood grew up in the United States, in New York, North Carolina, and Texas. He studied under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Sulaiman Dawood, a classically trained scholar himself, and thereafter with teachers hailing from Syria, West Africa, the UK and North America. He currently resides in Mexico, where he has served as a leader and Imam. In 2018 he formally joined as a member of the Imam Ghazali Publishing team, with the blessings and formal idhn of his teacher, Shaykh Mahy Cisse, and has since translated and taught over 20 books for IGP as Translator-in-Residence.

The IGP Shama'il Book + Course Bundle includes one copy of this widely-acclaimed, world-renowned book plus access to the full online course covering the full text.

About the book:

• Al-Shama'il al-Muhammadiyyah (Hardcover Edition) - The landmark edition of Imam al-Tirmidhi's genre-defining collection. Contains the 415 narrations of  Shama'il, including the full chain of narrators for each hadith. Original Arabic text is given with full vowels, followed by English translation. Over 1000 notes from the translators are included in the margins. Full color printing with gold accents.
  

About the course:

• The Shama'il - Complete Online Course - Over the course of 2023, Shaykh Ahmed El Azhary led a cohort of students from the Imam Ghazali Publishing community through a close reading and intensive study of all 415 narrations of the Shama'il. Includes recordings of all 42 lessons, as well as an opportunity to attend IGP's annual live recital of the Shama'il and obtain an 'ijaza of narration of the text.
  

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Shaykh Ahmed al-Azhary began his journey of studying traditional sciences about 20 years ago. In addition to studying with scholars from al-Azhar, he had the privilege of studying with visiting scholars from Algeria and India in a one-on-one format, and was thus given an exceptional opportunity to study and discuss advanced-level texts of different sorts and over a long period of time. Shaykh Ahmed has more than 70 Ijazas from scholars from all over the Muslim world. Shaykh Ahmed holds degrees from American University in Cairo, Tulane University, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and has obtained additional certificates in a dozens of different subjects. He is the author of Ruh al-'Ilm, a treatise in the art of scientific investigation, as well as a number of works on Islamic pedagogy, linguistics, and Hanafi Usul. He is currently a researcher in Islamic intellectual history and a teacher of traditional sciences under the supervision of Habib 'Ali al-Jifri, and teaches at Madyafat Shaykh Isma'il Sadiq al-'Adawi, a well-known learning center near al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo.

The IGP Black History Month Bundle includes two selected texts and one companion online course.

Selected books include:

• Blackness and Islam - This book explores, clarifies, and in many cases refutes or debunks erroneous, false, or misinterpreted and misunderstood traditions that are sometimes used to justify prejudice within Islam, ultimately affirming that Islam is a religion that truly seeks to elevate man over his base desires, and that does not discriminate based on race and ethnicity.
  
• The Spirits of Black Folk: Sages Through the Ages - This book consists of selections from Imam al-Suyuti's Raf’u Sha’n Al-Ḥubshān (The Excellence of Black People). Though written 500 years ago, this text contains numerous insights which are relevant to our understanding of issues of race and prejudice in the modern day.

Selected online courses include:

• Blackness and Islam Companion Course - Over 8 recorded lessons, Shaykh Dawud Walid provides a reading guide to his book, and additional commentary on some of the relevant issues.
  

Al-Sayyid Muhammad bin ‘Alawi bin Abbas al-Maliki al-Hasani was one of the foremost traditional Islamic scholars of contemporary times, and among the most highly respected and loved scholars of the holy city of Mecca and the entire region of Western Arabia.

The Sayyid was a prolific writer who authored close to 100 works, spanning at least 10 different fields of the Islamic sciences. Over the past , IGP has been blessed to publish four of them:

• Celebrating the Birth of the Prophet ﷺ (1st edition 2015; 2nd edition 2020)
  
• The Life of the Prophets in their Graves (2021)
• The Prophet's Night Journey and Heavenly Ascent (2021)
• Heaven Explored: A Description of Jannah (2023)
  

In addition, our teachers have guided students through two of these books in online courses:

• Heaven Explored Course - taught by Ustadh Talut Dawood (2024 - ongoing)
  
• The Prophet's Night Journey and Heavenly Ascent ﷺ Course - taught by Ustadh Talut Dawood (2024 - upcoming)

The Sayyid was a keen propagator of true Islamic guidance and spirituality. He traveled extensively through Asia, Africa, Europe and America, calling people to heed to the Words of Allah and His final Messenger Muhammad ﷺ. We hope these translations allow English-speaking readers to benefit from the Sayyid’s monumental contributions to the Ummah.

Celebrating the Birth of the Prophet ﷺ

• Author:Muhammad B. 'Alawi Al-Maliki Al-Hasani
• Translator: Rashad Jameer
• Language: English and Arabic
• Softback Edition: 99 pages
• ISBN: 9781952306068
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

The Prophets Night Journey and Heavenly Ascent ﷺ

• Author: Shaykh Muhammad 'Alawi al-Maliki
• Translator: Dr. Gibril F. Haddad 
• Language: English and Arabic
• Paperback: 88 pages
• ISBN-13: 978-1952306-01-3
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

The Life of the Prophets in their Graves

• Authored by Sayyid Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki
• Translated by Dr. Gibril Fouad Haddad
• Language : English and Arabic 
• Paperback Edition: 88 pages
• ISBN: 978-1-087908832-0
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing 

Heaven Explored: A Description of Jannah

• Authored by Sayyid Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki
• Translated by Shaykh Ahmad Shaist
• Foreword by Musab Penfound & Sayyid Zain al-Haddad
• Languages: English and Arabic
• Paperback Edition: 152 pages
• ISBN: 978-1-087908832-0
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

The course with PDF copy of the text is available here.

This course will be a 5-session exploration and complete reading of Shaykh Muhammad b. 'Alawi al-Maliki's The Prophet’s Night Journey & Heavenly Ascent.

About this text, the author writes:

"Know – may Allāh have mercy on me and you! – that each of the ḥadīths of the Companions [about the Isra' and Mi'raj] contains something the other does not. Therefore I consulted Allāh Almighty and concatenated them, rearranging the account into a single narrative so that it would be sweeter to attentive ears, and in order for its benefit to suit all occasions."

This course will provide a comprehensive reading that guides students on an experiential ride through every step of the Messenger of Allah's ﷺ journey, which promises to be inspiring and exhilarating to the spiritual core.

"The Prophet’s Night Journey & Heavenly Ascent" Online course will cover 5 major themes from the book:

• Al-Isra’ & Jerusalem
• The Seven Heavens
• The Lote-Tree & Paradise
• The Divine Meeting
• The Descent & lastly the Vision of Allah in the World and the Hereafter

Classes will be kept small to allow for participation and questions. Students will be invited to join a private Telegram chat group with the instructor to facilitate further discussion and inquiry.

Course schedule: Starting Monday January 29th, 2024 until February 19th, 2024 (1pm ET; 10am PST; 6pm British; 8pm Medina) – This will be a live course held via Zoom. All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Shaykh Muhammad 'Alawi al-Maliki delivers an absorbing account of the Isra' wal-Mi'raj that brings the reader almost into the story. Indeed it is a detailed narrative spiced with a simple commentary that attempts to reconcile various accounts or reports of the event that transpired. This provides a comprehensive reading that takes the reader on an experiential ride to feel the extraordinary reality of this great miracle of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

• Author: Shaykh Muhammad b. 'Alawi al-Maliki
• Translator: Dr. Gibril F. Haddad
• Language: English
• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Ustadh Talut Dawood grew up in the United States, in New York, North Carolina, and Texas. He studied under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Sulaiman Dawood, a classically trained scholar himself, and thereafter with teachers hailing from Syria, West Africa, the UK and North America. He currently resides in Mexico, where he has served as a leader and Imam. In 2018 he formally joined as a member of the Imam Ghazali Publishing team, with the blessings and formal idhn of his teacher, Shaykh Mahy Cisse, and has since translated and taught over 20 books for IGP as Translator-in-Residence.