This is the journal of a contemporary Sufi master's travels through many lands in the East and West. From Japan to India, to Britain and America, he speaks to contemporary audiences about the timeless eternal reality of the path of dynamic submission and the way to self-fulfillment. In Living Islam, Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri shows how it is possible to apply the eternal teachings of Islam to one's own life in this modern age. Portraying ageless wisdom against the backdrop of a changing world, this vivid, and captivating work is essential for all sincere seekers of the Truth.

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Living Islam-East and West

Islamic acts of worship are not limited to outward rituals; they are designed to transform the heart, refine character, and strengthen the believer's relationship with God. Understanding their deeper meanings enables worship to become a source of lasting spiritual growth.
About the Book
The Inner Meanings of Worship in Islam explores the spiritual dimensions underlying the major acts of worship prescribed in Islam. Drawing upon the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and the writings of classical scholars, the book explains how worship cultivates sincerity, humility, gratitude, and awareness of God.
The author discusses the inner wisdom of prayer (salah), fasting (sawm), almsgiving (zakat), pilgrimage (Hajj), remembrance of God, repentance, and other devotional practices. Rather than focusing solely on legal rulings, the book emphasizes the ethical and spiritual objectives that give these acts their transformative power.
A major emphasis throughout the work is that sincere worship combines correct outward performance with inner devotion and conscious remembrance of God. The book demonstrates how understanding the spiritual purposes of worship deepens faith and strengthens moral character. Through scriptural evidence and reflective commentary, readers learn to approach acts of worship as opportunities for personal purification and closeness to God.
The discussion also highlights the relationship between worship and daily conduct, illustrating how genuine devotion should be reflected in honesty, compassion, patience, and service to others.
Insightful and inspiring, the book invites readers to experience worship as a path toward spiritual excellence.
What You Will Discover

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 	<li class="li3">The spiritual objectives of worship.</li>
 	<li class="li3">Inner meanings of prayer and fasting.</li>
 	<li class="li3">Worship as self-purification.</li>
 	<li class="li3">Developing sincerity and humility.</li>
 	<li class="li3">The connection between devotion and ethics.</li>
 	<li class="li3">Deepening one's relationship with God.</li>
</ul>
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for students of Islamic spirituality, educators, worshippers seeking greater devotion, and readers interested in the inner dimensions of Islam.

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The Inner Meanings of Worship in Islam

The Hikam, or Wisdom, of the great Sufi Master Ibn `Ata 'Allah al-Iskandari has long been acknowledged as an essential and classic masterwork of the Islamic science of enlightenment. Ibn `Ata 'Allah exemplified the ultimate model of a Sufi master possessed of a deep foundation in the sciences of the Qur'an, the way of the Prophet and the Universal Laws of the Islamic way of life, both outer and inner. Short but immensely thought provoking, dense in their significance and insight-fullness, crisp and sharp in their elucidation, the aphoristic Hikam are a true manifesto for those who are sincerely on the path of knowledge and awareness. This wisdom strips away our conventional responses to events, actions and phenomena, and encourage us to concentrate on the only true Reality.

The Hikam of Ibn Ata'llah

Inner Secrets of the Path With an introduction and explanatory notes by Muhammad Khajavi... A valuable resource for the students of Irfan (Gnosis). Discusses how spiritual travelers should walk on the path taking to their Lord using the Sharia (Law). Deals specifically with the roots and branches of religion.

Inner Secrets of the Path

Who is described as the gate to the city of knowledge in Islamic tradition? The Sayings and Wisdom of Imam Ali (ʿa) gathers attributed quotations from Imam Ali (ʿa) drawn from authentic sources, rendered into modern English to guide the seeker toward ethical insight and moral reflection.
About the Book
Compiled by Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri and translated by Asadullah Ad-Dhakir Yate, this 2018 edition sifts through classical Arabic sources to present a collection of Imam Ali’s (ʿa) best-known sayings. The publisher (Zahra Publications) organizes these adages thematically—on character, conduct, devotion, and leadership—to make them accessible for contemporary English-speaking readers.
What You Will Discover

<ul class="ul1">
 	<li class="li1">Concise, memorable sayings of Imam Ali (ʿa) arranged by theme—virtue, humility, perseverance, justice, and speech.</li>
 	<li class="li1">Accessible renderings that preserve the essence of the original Arabic while inviting reflection.</li>
 	<li class="li1">A guiding perspective on ethics and devotion rooted in Imam Ali’s (ʿa) moral vision.</li>
 	<li class="li1">How Imam Ali’s (ʿa) sayings continue to inspire both spiritual reflection and communal teaching traditions.</li>
</ul>
About the Author
Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri, an internationally recognized spiritual philosopher, organizes the material with reverence and clarity. Translator Asadullah Ad-Dhakir Yate conveys these sayings in precise, contemporary English, maintaining both faithfulness to the original text and readability.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is suitable for spiritual seekers, students of Islamic ethics, and devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) who want a concise and well-curated collection of Imam Ali’s (ʿa) wisdom for personal reflection, teaching, or devotional use.

The Sayings and Wisdom of Imam Ali (as)

How did early Shīʿī scholarship articulate and defend the doctrine of the Imam’s occultation using carefully authenticated reports? Kamaaluddin wa Tamaamun Ni‘ma – Part 2 presents a systematic case for Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance) through rigorous text-based argument.

About the Book

Kamaaluddin wa Tamaamun Ni‘ma – Part 2, authored by al-Shaykh al-Saduq (Ibn Babawayh al-Qummi) and translated into English by Sayyid Athar Husain Rizvi, continues the classic inquiry into the identity and ghayba (occultation) of the Twelfth Imam. Organized around sayings of the Imams (peace be upon them) and the chains of transmission (isnāds) that support them, the volume answers objections, clarifies misunderstood teachings, and assembles mutawatir (mass-transmitted) and other widely circulated narrations into a coherent theological defense.

What You Will Discover
<ul>
 	<li>Direct statements from Imams such as al-Husayn, al-Baqir, al-Sadiq, and al-Kazim (peace be upon them) that explain the reality, wisdom, and signs of occultation.</li>
 	<li>How al-Shaykh al-Saduq weighs reports—prioritizing strong isnāds and contextual reasoning when responding to skeptics.</li>
 	<li>The link between prophetic precedents and the Hidden Imam’s continued guidance, showing continuity in divine providence.</li>
 	<li>A clear map of common doubts and the evidence-based answers preserved in early authoritative sources.</li>
</ul>
About the Author

Al-Shaykh al-Saduq (Ibn Babawayh al-Qummi), d. 381 AH / 991 CE, was among the foremost early Shīʿī hadith scholars and theologians. His method—collecting, organizing, and scrutinizing reports with doctrinal precision—set enduring standards for classical Islamic scholarship.

Who Is This Book For?

Students of hadith and theology, researchers of Islamic eschatology, and devoted readers seeking a source-driven, early-scholarship defense of the occultation of Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance).

Kamaaluddin wa Tamaamun Ni'ma - part 2

The final section of the Qur'an, known as Juz' 'Amma, contains many of its shortest yet most powerful chapters. These suras emphasize faith, the Hereafter, divine mercy, moral responsibility, and the signs of God's creative power in language that is both memorable and profound.
About the Book
Beams of Illumination from the Divine Revelation (Juz' 'Amma – The Last Section of the Qur'an) presents an accessible commentary on the concluding portion of the Qur'an. Drawing upon classical tafsir, authentic Islamic scholarship, and thematic analysis, the book explains the meanings and lessons of the short suras found in Juz' 'Amma.
The author explores subjects such as the Day of Judgment, paradise and hell, divine justice, prophetic guidance, human accountability, worship, gratitude, and the natural signs pointing to God's existence. Each chapter is explained in a clear and organized manner suitable for both individual study and classroom learning.
A major emphasis throughout the work is that the concise chapters of Juz' 'Amma convey some of the Qur'an's most fundamental beliefs with exceptional clarity and eloquence. The book demonstrates how these suras nurture faith, encourage righteous conduct, and strengthen awareness of the Hereafter. Through careful explanation and practical reflection, readers gain a deeper appreciation of the spiritual and educational value of this important section of the Qur'an.
What You Will Discover

<ul class="ul1">
 	<li class="li4">Commentary on Juz' 'Amma.</li>
 	<li class="li4">Themes of the Hereafter.</li>
 	<li class="li4">Divine justice and mercy.</li>
 	<li class="li4">Moral lessons from short suras.</li>
 	<li class="li4">Qur'anic spiritual guidance.</li>
 	<li class="li4">Practical reflections on revelation.</li>
</ul>
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for students of Qur'anic studies, educators, Islamic schools, study circles, and readers seeking a better understanding of Juz' 'Amma.

Beams of Illumination from the Divine Revelation (Juz' 'Amma - The Last Section of the Qur'an)

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