Ramadan 2022 Picks

The Endless Banquet is a reading guide to help the average person understand the broader meanings of the Qur’an. This book explains each Surah by grouping its ayat together according to shared themes, to help you study its fundamental meanings and their connections with one another.

This is the paperback, black and white bundle. 

This bundle includes The Endless Banquet (Volume I), which covers Juz 1-10, The Endless Banquet (Volume II), covering Juz 11-20, and The Endless Banquet (Volume III), which covers Juz 21-30.

The Endless Banquet series will help you discover:

• The benefits of the Qur’an’s repetition of certain phrases, & stories, albeit with different variations & details

• The wisdom of ayat shift from discussions of law to stories, to theological arguments, to descriptions of heaven and hell

• Connections between each Surah

• The wisdom & significance in the order of the Surahs

• How each Juz is divided upon overarching themes

• The context in which certain ayat were revealed & why these verses are still relevant today

The Endless Banquet is designed to help you develop a deeper appreciation for the Qur’an - especially the parts which most people don’t ordinarily read. This will increase your sense of wonder and awe at the Qur’an, so that you may seek to learn more, and be inspired to ask new questions about Allah’s final revelation. As you become more familiar with its subtleties, your personal relationship with the Qur’an will naturally grow stronger, if Allah wills.

Each chapter of The Endless Banquet covers one Juz. Written in easy-to-understand language, this book aims to inspire a new generation of readers of the Qur’an, among Muslims who are comfortable reading and speaking English.

The Endless Banquet was written in the hope that the Qur’an may open the hearts of all who read it, and to help you become inspired by its meanings, its relevance to the present day, and its connections to the human condition and to your own life. The Endless Banquet will help you to rekindle your love for the Qur’an, if Allah wills.

VOLUME I

• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

• Language: English

• Paperback : 120 pages

• Juz 1-10

• Paperback; black and white

• ISBN: 9781952306037

• Author: Hamzah Abdul-Malik
  

VOLUME II

• Language: English

• Paperback; black and white

• 130 pages

• Juz 11-20

• ISBN: 97819252306372

• Author: Hamzah Abdul-Malik
  

VOLUME III

• Language: English

• Paperback; black and white

• 124 pages

• Juz 21-30

• ISBN: 9781952306327

• Author: Hamzah Abdul-Malik

The Endless Banquet is a reading guide to help the average person understand the broader meanings of the Qur’an. This book explains each Surah by grouping its ayat together according to shared themes, to help you study its fundamental meanings and their connections with one another.

Volume III of The Endless Banquet covers Juz 21-30. The Endless Banquet (Volume I) covers Juz 1-10, while The Endless Banquet (Volume II) covers Juz 11-20. All three volumes are available together as The Endless Banquet Series (3-book bundle).

Volume III Covers Juz 21-30

The Endless Banquet will help you discover:

• The benefits of the Qur’an’s repetition of certain phrases, & stories, albeit with different variations & details

• The wisdom of ayat shift from discussions of law to stories, to theological arguments, to descriptions of heaven and hell

• Connections between each Surah

• The wisdom & significance in the order of the Surahs

• How each Juz is divided upon overarching themes

• The context in which certain ayat were revealed & why these verses are still relevant today

The Endless Banquet is designed to help you develop a deeper appreciation for the Qur’an - especially the parts which most people don’t ordinarily read. This will increase your sense of wonder and awe at the Qur’an, so that you may seek to learn more, and be inspired to ask new questions about Allah’s final revelation. As you become more familiar with its subtleties, your personal relationship with the Qur’an will naturally grow stronger, if Allah wills.

Each chapter of The Endless Banquet covers one Juz. Written in easy-to-understand language, this book aims to inspire a new generation of readers of the Qur’an, among Muslims who are comfortable reading and speaking English.

The Endless Banquet was written in the hope that the Qur’an may open the hearts of all who read it, and to help you become inspired by its meanings, its relevance to the present day, and its connections to the human condition and to your own life. The Endless Banquet will help you to rekindle your love for the Qur’an, if Allah wills.

VOLUME III

• Author: Hamzah Abdul-Malik

• Language: English

• Paperback: 124 pages (black and white)

• Juz 21-30

• ISBN: 978-1-952306-32-7

• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

The Endless Banquet will help you discover: 

• The benefits of the Qur’an’s repetition of certain phrases, & stories, albeit with different variations & details

• The wisdom of ayat shift from discussions of law to stories, to theological arguments, to descriptions of heaven and hell

• Connections between each Surah

• The wisdom & significance in the order of the Surahs

• How each Juz is divided upon overarching themes

• The context in which certain ayat were revealed & why these verses are still relevant today

The Endless Banquet is designed to help you develop a deeper appreciation for the Qur’an - especially the parts which most people don’t ordinarily read. This will increase your sense of wonder and awe at the Qur’an, so that you may seek to learn more, and be inspired to ask new questions about Allah’s final revelation. As you become more familiar with its subtleties, your personal relationship with the Qur’an will naturally grow stronger, if Allah wills.

Each chapter of The Endless Banquet covers one Juz. Written in easy-to-understand language, this book aims to inspire a new generation of readers of the Qur’an, among Muslims who are comfortable reading and speaking English.

The Endless Banquet was written in the hope that the Qur’an may open the hearts of all who read it, and to help you become inspired by its meanings, its relevance to the present day, and its connections to the human condition and to your own life. The Endless Banquet will help you to rekindle your love for the Qur’an, if Allah wills.

• Author: Hamzah Abdul-Malik 

• Language: English

• Paperback: 120 pages (black and white)

• Volume 1 (Juz 1-10)

• ISBN: 978-1-952306-03-7

• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

This book is also available on Amazon. Click here to purchase it through Amazon. 

Muslims speak of Islam in egalitarian terms: the religion of peace, the religion that seeks to elevate man over his base desires, the religion that does not discriminate based on race and ethnicity. Despite the egalitarian spirit of Islam, the lived reality of many Muslims is very different, and this is most apparent when we observe how Muslims deal with race and ethnicity.

Muslims who are Black in the West in particular, have found that while Islam may not discriminate based on race, many Muslims do. To make matters worse, some of those Muslims will delve in to the Islamic tradition to justify their biases and bigotries, seeing no contradiction between their racism and the Islamic ideals.

This work seeks to clarify and debunk some traditions which support their racist positions, and presents biographies of early Muslims who were Black. The biographies of these great Muslim personalities shows us how Blackness was a normal part of life for early Muslims, in sharp contradistinction to modern prejudices against Black folks found in some Muslim communities.

“Imam Dawud Walid’s life’s work – in his previous publications, in the present volume and over the decade that I have known him – commends him as a soldier against satanic racism and especially its most perfect historical expression: white supremacy. This volume, by framing a religious response to what must be understood as a satanic spiritual attack, should be widely read and taught.”

– Dr. Rudolph Bilal Ware – Associate Professor of West Africa, Islamic Knowledge & Spirituality

• Author: Imam Dawud Walid, Foreword by Dr. Rudolph Bilal Ware

• Language: English 

• Hardback Edition: 150 pages

• ISBN: 978-190985319-5

• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

This book is also available on Amazon. Click here to purchase it through Amazon.

In the age that we live in, our days have become our nights, and our nights have become our days wherein we are continually focusing on matters of this temporary life and turning a blind eye to that which matters, such as the teachings of the best of creation, the one who uttered in a supplication: “O Allah, my Nation, my Nation!”, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

This compilation is unique in that each form of prayer highlights the connection between the Messenger ﷺ and the Names and Qualities of Allah ﷻ. In addition, each form includes a unique supplication for the one reciting it. The reciter of these prayers thus finds himself engaging in the remembrance of Allah ﷻ by calling Him through His Most Sublime Names, and asking Him to send prayers and increase the honour and rank of the Messenger ﷺ. By doing this, he obtains the virtues and reward of sending prayers upon the Prophet, and also supplicates to Allah, asking Him such amazing things that we are generally unable to think of when asking of Him.

The author, Ḥabīb ʿUmar bin Ḥafīẓ, is a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. ﷺ, and one of the great luminaries of our time. This salawat collection has been made available to English speakers for whom we ask Allah ﷻ to make it a means to attain proximity, in this life and the Hereafter, to Him ﷻ and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

• Author: Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Foward by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan

• Translators: Abdullah Salih

• Language: English with English Transliterations

• Softback Edition: 112 pages

• ISBN: 978-1-952306-04-4

• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

This books is also on Amazon. Click here to purchase it through Amazon. 

Prayers upon the Prophet ﷺ are among the most important devotions by which the devout have approached Allah. Due to this, many scholars have written treatises and even books on its rulings and merits. It is also for that reason that Qāḍī 'Iyāḍ devoted to it a section of his celebrated work, al-Shifā’. While the section is short, it provides a valuable entry into such literature, distilling rules and benefits for the seeker in brief expressions and beneficial narrations. We selected this section for quick study and review, which will serve both the busy student and the working professional on the go.

Al-Shifā bi Taʿrīf Ḥuqūq al-Muṣṭafā, directly translated as, ‘The Remedy (or Cure) Through Recognizing the Rights of the Chosen One’, is one of the most celebrated works in the genre of Shamā’il. It stands uniquely amongst the works of Qāḍī ʿIyād as his most celebrated effort with many surviving manuscripts and commentaries found throughout the Islamic world. Shamā’il is a genre of works that deals with the life, characteristics, and descriptions of the Prophet ﷺ and his station.

Al-Shifā, as it is called for short, stands alone as perhaps the most thorough work in this genre, dealing with both the descriptions of the Prophet ﷺ, his station and his perfections, and with the rulings pertaining to one’s belief and treatment of him ﷺ. It is exhaustive in its treatment of the subject, expounding on topics that range from Allah’s praise of the Prophet ﷺ and his status and station before Him, to the obligation of loving him and what that entails. In short, the uniqueness of this work can be attributed to its holistic coverage of the Messenger ﷺ.

• Author: Qadi Iyad,

• Translators: Talut Dawood

• Language: English 

• Softback Edition: 86 pages

• ISBN: 978-1-952306-10-5

• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

This youth study book, “Shama’il of the Prophet Muhammad” has been written for students aged 11-16 to aid them in their study of the unique character and person of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The contents of the book bring together, in an engaging and accessible manner, the essentials from the classical commentaries on this great tradition – bridging the gap created by language and the ages between modern students and Islam’s great tradition. The study book guides the student through discussions on sirah, hadith, Arabic, tafsir and reverential poetry. Suitable for both personal study and as a class text, it is certain to match the needs of the young student.

Key Features

• 132 pages, paperback

• Each chapter is dedicated to a particular characteristic, closely following the format of the original Arabic Shama’il text, and begins with a translation of ahadith

• Warm-up questions that engage students in ideas related to the chapter’s theme so that they can begin considering their own lives and values in light of the Prophetic way

• Arabic vocabulary and key concepts appear in bold with their meanings provided in the Key Words section

• Illustrative photographs to enhance learning

• Assessment questions allow students to develop their comprehension and apply critical thinking skills in examining the Shama’il and Sunna of the Prophet

• Developed by a team of traditional Islamic scholars and experienced school teachers

• Author: Abu Zahra Foundation 

• Original work: Imam Al-Tirmidhi 
  

• Language: English

• Paperback Edition: 132 pages

• ISBN: 978-0-9928065-4-5

• Publisher: Abu Zahra Press

This book is also available on Amazon. Click here to purchase it through Amazon. 

This book is the first step to properly and formally studying the Islamic belief (aqidah). It is intended for both youth and adult. 

As a response to a request, Imam al-Bajuri outlines the core beliefs of the orthodox Sunni doctrine (aqidah) that must be known by every Muslim. Designed to be studied with a teacher or read on one's own, this text will equip the student with sufficient knowledge of the essentials of Muslim theology to be able to distinguish truth from falsehood, orthodox from heterodox, Ahl al-Sunna wa al-Jama'a or Sunni Islam from other than it. It is hoped that by including the facing, vocalized Arabic script that 1) students of Sacred Knowledge will be aided in learning the language of the Qur’an, the Prophet (saws), and the ulama, 2) it will serve as a teaching aid for the ulama when teaching this text to reference the original work and 3) to preserve the actual words of Imam al-Bajuri.

• Author: Imam Ibrahim al-Bajuri

• Translators: Rashad Jameer

• Language: English with Arabic

• Paperback : 101 pages

• ISBN: 978-0-692-71042-5

• Publisher : Imam Ghazali Publishing

This book is also available on Amazon. Click here to purchase the book through Amazon.

The Endless Banquet (Volume Two) is the second part of Shaykh Hamzah Abdul Malik’s reading guide to help the average person understand the broader meanings of the Qur’an. This book picks up where The Endless Banquet (Volume I) left off, and explains each Surah of the middle third of the Qur’an by grouping its ayat together according to shared themes, to help you study its fundamental meanings and their connections with one another. It is followed by The Endless Banquet (Volume III), which covers Juz 21-30. All three volumes are available together as The Endless Banquet Series (3-book bundle).

The Endless Banquet (Volume Two) will help you discover:

• Juz 11 to 20

• The benefits of the Qur’an’s repetition of certain phrases, & stories, albeit with different variations & details

• The wisdom of ayat shift from discussions of law to stories, to theological arguments, to descriptions of heaven and hell

• Connections between each Surah

• The wisdom & significance in the order of the Surahs

• How each Juz is divided upon overarching themes

• The context in which certain ayat were revealed & why these verses are still relevant today

The Endless Banquet is designed to help you develop a deeper appreciation for the Qur’an - especially the parts which most people don’t ordinarily read. This will increase your sense of wonder and awe at the Qur’an, so that you may seek to learn more, and be inspired to ask new questions about Allah’s final revelation. As you become more familiar with its subtleties, your personal relationship with the Qur’an will naturally grow stronger, if Allah wills.

Each chapter of The Endless Banquet covers one Juz. Written in easy-to-understand language, this book aims to inspire a new generation of readers of the Qur’an, among Muslims who are comfortable reading and speaking English.

The Endless Banquet was written in the hope that the Qur’an may open the hearts of all who read it, and to help you become inspired by its meanings, its relevance to the present day, and its connections to the human condition and to your own life. The Endless Banquet will help you to rekindle your love for the Qur’an, if Allah wills.

• Author: Hamzah Abdul Malik 
  

• Language: English

• Paperback : 130 pages (black and white)

• Volume Two (Juz 11-20)

• ISBN: 978-1-952306-37-2

• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing 

“Morning & Evening Invocations and the Ten Sevens before Sunrise & before Sunset” is a litany arranged by the late Shaikh Dr Thaika Shu’aib Alim. In the words of the noble Shaikh, this necklace of invocations has been strung primarily with priceless gems and pearls from the Qur’an and the Sunna. In addition, a few radiant jewels from some of the Muhammadan awliya’ or “saints” have been included.

“This compilation of selected invocations is for all Muslims and not restricted. I beseech Allah Most High to bestow tawfiq, taisir, naja, falah and hidaya upon all who make this part of their daily routine.” – Shaikh Dr Thaika Shu’aib Alim (d. 15 Jun 2021)

Set in clear Arabic script with accompanying transliteration and translation, it is a beautiful and practical devotional work with extensive notes. It is arranged in such a way that one can recite the entire compilation every day or choose selected invocations for one’s needs. The attribution of every recital to a historical personage (with biographical notes) makes the work unique in its presentation.

This book contains ten different sections:

1. Preface, outlining the back story of this text and discussing the role of du'a, and particularly a structured routine of du'a, in the life of a Muslim

2. "The Basis," a selection of verses from the Qur'an which mention dhikr

3. "Morning and evening invocations," the heart of the text, a sequence of 41 du'a from the Qur'an, Sunnah, and selected scholars, with attribution for each one

4. "The Ten Sevens," a sequence of recitations from the Qur'an and du'a

5. "The Seal of Prophethood," a traditional calligraphic portrait of the khatam an-nubuwwa that is between the Prophet's shoulders ﷺ

6. Postface, a selection of several Hadith Qudsi and several verses from the Qur'an, along with commentary from Shaykh Thaika Shuaib, penned less than a year before

7. Publisher's afterword,

8. Biographical notes, which includes brief biographies of each Prophet, Companion, and scholar to whom one of the du'a in the text is attributed

9. Obituary of Shaykh Dr. Thaika Shu'aib

10. Notes & References, which includes 50 footnotes to the du'a in the "Morning and Evening Invocations" and the "Ten Sevens" sections

• Author: Sheikh Dr. Thaika Shu'aib

• Language: English and Arabic

• Hardback Edition: 239 pages

• ISBN: 978-1-952306-35-8

• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

The hardback edition of A Beautiful Patience is out of stock. The black and white paperback edition is still in stock.

A Beautiful Patience takes its name from one of the most profound and beloved statements in Surah Yusuf, "fa sabrun jamil", which can be translated as "Beautiful patience!" This book explores the struggles of the Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام throughout his life, and draws lessons from the story of Yusuf that we can apply to our lives today.

A Beautiful Patience contains 40 short, powerful chapters, with each chapter focusing on life lesson drawn from the story of Yusuf عليه السلام. Each chapter also weaves in insights from other chapters of the Qur'an, as well as lessons from the Seerah and from Hadith. 

A Beautiful Patience is designed to be relevant and practical for modern readers, to help us to reflect, to reconnect with our faith, and to overcome difficulties we may be facing in our lives. Bringing together both deep Quranic insights as well as contemporary lessons, A Beautiful Patience helps readers to reconnect with this beloved Surah in a way that impacts our everyday lives.

• Author: Shabbir Hassan
• Binding: Paperback (International Edition)
• Colour: Black & White
• Length: 192 pages
• Category: Spirituality, Self-Help, Islam
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing 

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