I compiled this book list as a guide for new Muslims, grounding them in the various fundamentals. I tried to pick the best books in terms of authorship—that the author is known for practicing what he preaches, and what he preaches is in line with 1400 years of orthodox Islamic scholarship—and presentation, so that the writing style is friendly, readable, and not dull or poorly translated. For new Muslims, I recommend perusing the list with a mentor if you are interesting in building your library. Note that I typically provide links to the purchase site from Islamic Bookstore, just because I find them to be a hair cheaper than other online Islamic stores. Although I may typically first choose a book from another site, I’ll look there to purchase.

Note that A LOT of the books listed are available online FREE of charge in PDF or word form. There is a difference of opinion among Muslim scholars about the limits and restrictions of copyrights for Islamic knowledge. However, if someone who enjoys reading these works is wealthy and realizes that many of these authors have unpredictable and scarce sources of income, and they sacrifice huge amounts of their time studying, contemplating, writing and editing, it would certainly be best to support their work through purchasing, thus, freeing them up and motivating them to produce more beneficial and stimulating work.

The new Muslim’s first books about Islam could be a large set of 8 books designed specifically for new Muslims. This set contains:

• a complete translation of the meanings of the Noble Qur’an (MM Khan/Hilali translation);
• 100 hadith on Islamic Manners;
• The Authentic Creed and Invalidators of Islam;
• Essential Lessons for Every Muslim;
• When the Moon Split, a 200pg biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ;
• Fortress of a Muslim, the most beneficial book written in the last 100 years, a collection of invocations for all of one’s affairs, worship, life and most common actions, extracted from the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ;
• Pillars of Islam and Iman by Muhammad Jamil Zeno, a good book explaining the pillars of faith and the fiqh of the pillars of Islam better;
• and a summarized prayer guide book.

 

Alternatively, you could send for a free kit which contains much of the same or similar booklets for new Muslims from Muslim Now (IERA) depending on location and availability. Also, worthy of consideration as a primer for female reverts is, A Hand through the door for my new sister by Yasmin bint Ismail a comprehensive booklet containing many important lessons for every convert woman to learn in the beginning of her new life as a Muslim. Also,

Explanation of Important Lessons by Shaykh AbdulAzeez bin Abdullah bin Baaz. In the large 8-book set is a small and beautiful pamphlet called “Important Lessons for Muslims” and the same author gave an explanation to the pamphlet, covering the minimum things every Muslim should know. If a Muslim had only one book in their library, apart from the Quran, this would be a good candidate.

When one has read those books or covered their subjects and would like to read more to get a better understanding of the subjects which make up their deen and develop their Islam, they should not sit idly by without planning their next read.

The following list is topically arranged. Each heading starts with easy and elementary works, gradually increasing in detail and challenge. I do not recommended skipping basic books since larger and more detailed works are written with the assumption that the reader has a background in Islam, the authors may omit some important details considered well known. As we say, addition and subtraction before multiplication and division; algebra and geometry before calculus, etc. I also strongly encourage any and every Muslim to gradually learn Arabic throughout their studies. Begin first with how to recite Quran, and then common Quranic and conversational words, and finally a grammar program to teach sentence formation. Through this graduation, you can eventually graduate from the “kiddie pool” of Islamic knowledge in a foreign language to the vast ocean itself, even if you do not want to be a Muslim scholar, but at least to be able to interact with all their legacy and better understand the Quran, Sunnah, and books that expound upon their meanings.

 

Studies in the Islamic Aqeedah/Theology

The Three Fundamental Principles by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen [an extraordinary commentary of the beautiful and simple text about what a Muslim is obligated to know and do (from a creedal standpoint, not specifically how to) from Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab] An essential book for every Muslim’s library.

Guide to the Sound Creed by Shaykh Dr. Salih al-Fawzan. A more detailed explanation of Tawheed (Monotheism), kufr (disbelief), shirk (polytheism), and the pillars of faith by one of the leading and most prolific and revered scholars alive today. He covers more topics than any other single-volume ‘aqeedah book. If you only have one book on creed in your library, this would be a good candidate.

Essential Matters of Tawheed for the NEW MUSLIM – by Abu Zubair Shadeed Muhammad. Written by a contemporary student of knowledge who graduated from the Islamic University of Medinah one year before I joined.

Explanation of Kitab al-Tauhid the most influential and important book written in the last 300 years, a good translation and brief explanation. The book discusses what it means to believe in Allah and worship Him alone, without partners, and all the ways that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warned against violating that but most people are heedless of in these times. This book has changed the lives of thousands, myself included.

The Fundamentals of Tawhid by Bilal Philips. Another brilliant work about monotheism, polytheism, and disbelief. The former book touches the topic from the Qur’an and the Sunnah only, leaving it to you to reflect on yourself, and it is very moving, but it should not be read without a teacher. This book is about how different Muslim groups and sects have violated Tawheed and fallen into its opposite, polytheism. It causes the reader to realize that the penetration of shirk into the Muslim nation is very real indeed, and that a Muslim must truly live a monotheistic life and be weary of ideologies that call away from that. It is also perhaps the most famous Islamic book written specifically for the English-speaking Muslim laity, may Allah reward the author.

Things that Nullify One’s Islam by Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan. An explanation of a small treatise written by Shaykh Muhammad bin AbdulWahhab. Fiqh books always contain sections on what one could say, do, or believe that completely invalidates their Islam. This treatise is a commentary of some examples frequently neglected by the Muslims in recent times.

Bid’ah and their Evil Effects A brief and beautiful pamphlet on the importance of avoiding religious innovations by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen.

And for the one seeking to learn as much as they can about the beliefs of the righteous predecessors, the Islamic Aqeedah Series by the late Umar al-Ashqar:

Belief in Allah

Belief in the Noble Angels

The World of the Jinn and Devils

Belief in the Messengers and their Messages

The Last Day: The Minor Resurrection (Grave life and Signs of the Day of Judgement)

The Last Day: Resurrection Day

Paradise and Hell

Belief in the Divine Decree

Several of the major scholars from the first centuries of the Muslim Empire wrote books on Creed, small treatises, mentioning the distinguishing characteristics of The Orthodox Path, the path of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah (the people of the Sunnah and the mainstream), or called “Ashaab al-hadeeh” (the companions of hadeeth), and what separates it from other deviant paths. All of those booklets on creed are timeless because Islam is timeless, however, different booklets may echo issues that were prominent at the time of the author.

My personal favorite example is from Imam al-Barbahaaree.

Another book on creed from the most famous scholar of the 7^th/8^th century after hijrah, with a lengthy and beautiful commentary from a contemporary scholar, Aqidat al-Wasitiyah with the explanation of Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymeen.^[1]At least half of this book discusses another important issue of contention between orthodox Muslims and all other Muslim sects: that is how to interpret Allah’s attributes as they appear in the … Continue reading

If someone really wants to widen their knowledge, they can read about “Sleep Etiquette and Dream Interpretation” by Muhammad al-Jibaly and Sorcery in Islam by Shaykh Abdul-Azeez bin Abdullah bin Baaz

The Devil’s Deception by Ibnal-Jawzee, translated by Bilal Philips… abridged from the classic work Talbees Iblees, tracing the history of some of the sects that deviated from mainstream Islam and why.

The Khawaarij & their recurring ideologies prepared by Tarbiyyah Bookstore. A nice book about some of the misconceptions of the khawaarij with several appendices of fataawaa by major scholars regarding some of the terrorist acts perpetrated over the last few decades of bombings, kidnappings and hijackings.

Beneficial Answers to Questions on the Innovated Methodologies a question and answer booklet, extracted from the fataawaa of Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan with very beneficial footnotes from a protégé. This book shows how we can apply the knowledge of the predecessors, with regard to innovated groups, in today’s ever-changing world.

 

Sciences of the Qur’an:

Fundamentals of Tafseer and Tafseer of Surah’s Ikhlas, Falaq, and Al-Naas by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin.

The Quran with annotated interpretation in Modern English by Ali Unal. This is, in my opinion, the most enjoyable and fluid translation of the Quran. It also includes a small number of maps, diagrams and pictures as well, which is something Christians have included in their study bibles for decades. The translator advocates a theology I do not follow concerning belief in Allah, so it may be wise to compare with some books mentioned above. It’s important to note, that just because a translator gives a long explanation of why he chose a certain word to express the Quran’s meaning or what is really intended by a verse—such long winded explanations and deductions may not necessarily be orthodox and there may be simpler and more logical conclusions that suggest otherwise. However, this is still a great translation, so it is the best of the worst. The only translation I recommend without warning against any ‘aqeedah mistakes is the Saheeh International translation which is a clearer revision of the Saudi Quran Complex translation from M. M. Khan and M. T. Hilali. If you can find an English-only version, it’ll have larger font, or simply use one of the online copies. Many translations are available online indexed and searchable or as free PDF.

Tafsir of Surah al-hujuratby Bilal Philips – a detailed explanation of a beautiful chapter of the Qur’an about etiquette and a good primer into the way the Qur’an is to be understood and explained.

Tafsir ibn Kathir (10 volumes) abridged and translated by Darusalam This is an excellent edition for every Muslim’s library, although large/expensive, it is an important reference for whenever questions come up about verses, and for daily/progressive reading and understanding of Allah’s Book, at least until one learns Arabic. There is another translation, in four volumes, and it may be better or worse than the previous. This book is also readable online for free. Please note: this is not a direct translation from Ibn Katheer’s book. A team of scholars made an abridgement called Al-Misbaah al-Muneer, and from there comes the translation.

An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’an by Abu Ammar Yasir Qathi explains the different fields of study concerning the Qur’an and refutes the opponents of classical understanding (Western Orientalists). I expect it to remain the single most comprehensive book in the English language about Qur’anic studies.

As for tajweed, or the art/science of Qur’anic recitation, which is extremely important for every single able Muslim to study to recite the Qur’an correctly and it is dire to study this with someone in person, and then read a book about it at the same time. The 3-volume set from Kareema Carol Czerepinski is very acceptable. It is the most comprehensive book set available for the method of reading most common mode of recitation, “hafs ‘an aasim min tareeq ash-shaatibiyyah”.

“The History of the Qur’anic Text: from Revelation to Compilation, a comparative study with the Old and New Testaments” An Indian Scholar of Islam fluent in English did a comprehensive comparative study between the Qur’an and Bible and their historical authenticity. The author also has several English books about the authenticity and Divine preservation of the Sunnah and refutations of the Orientalists.

 

Fiqh of worship

A Summary of Islamic Jurisprudence by Shaykh Dr. Salih al-Fawzan, 2-volume translation of a very well-known work from a contemporary scholar, explaining all the main topics and branches of fiqh, summarized from a gloss by Abd al-Rahman al-Najdi of a Hanbali fiqh commentary, influenced greatly by the jurisprudence of the medieval scholar ibn Taymiyyah. Unlike many other fiqh compilations, the author was thoughtful enough to include several admonitions throughout the book, so that it would not be so dry as other texts. The first volume covers bodily purification, prayer, burial, zakat, fasting and hajj, while the second volume covers marriage, financial transactions, inheritance, crime and punishment, and jurisprudence.

Getting the Best out of Hajj by Abu Muneer Ismail Davids. Many of the scholars have written books on Hajj, like Shaykh bin Baaz and Shaykh ibn al-Uthaymeen and Shaykh Muhammad Naasir-ud-deen al-Albaani, but each of those books misses some important points, although I do recommend them without hesitation. This book on the other hand combines the fiqh of hajj (which the aforementioned scholars present of course) along with some lessons about the experience of hajj itself, i.e. what to expect and look for, from a westerner’s perspective. The author runs hajj tour groups in Australia but used to live in Jeddah. As for the books from the scholars, one of their main benefits is that they also caution against some innovated practices that have been errantly followed by Muslims.

The Evolution of Fiqh a famous book by Bilal Philips, explaining how Fiqh became what it is today. It is an informative book—and its subject is important for every Muslim to understand. However, like a lot of books on the subject that were written in influence from scholars purporting to follow the “strongest opinion”, it contains explanations about how the schools formed, and then mentions their poor influence in later times with unrealistic solutions.

The Muslim Family Series by Muhammad Al-Jibaly four books, about getting married, marital intimacy, rights and manners between the partners, and having children. The third book especially (The Fragile Vessels) is important to be read over and over throughout the married life together to remind the spouses one another their proper manners towards each other and their rights as individuals in the marriage. This book is unique in that it is not written painting an unrealistic role setting that seems to put all the responsibility of being *perfectly in place* upon the woman, rather, each has responsibilities and they aid each other towards righteousness while they are each fallible beings in need of patience and forgiveness.

Please note, Muslims should never neglect beneficial works from Western sources in the subject of marital bliss as long as the advice therein does not conflict with the Quran and Sunnah. Generally, anything proven by studies will always validate and help explain better something we may know from Islam. Regarding marriage in specific, I personally recommend Dr. John Gottman’s The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, since nearly all of it serves to expound upon and generate greater appreciation for the words and example of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ whether the author realized that or not when he wrote it.

The Muslim Home: 40 Recommendations in Light of the Quran and Sunnah by Muhammad Salih al-Mumajjid,… some of the points may not be mere recommendations, rather, they could be obligations, not to be belittled.

 

Hadeeth and Sunnah

A Treasury of Hadith and Sunnah by Mazhar U. Kazi — this is an excellent book containing a 551 hadith collection from every topic (tawheed, aqeedah, the 5 pillars, good akhlaaq, other commands/prohibitions, etc.) plus an introduction to the Sunnah sciences and its preservation. If you never buy more than one book regarding hadeeth and Sunnah, this would be a good candidate.

Gardens of Righteousness, also well known by its Arabic title “Riyadhus-Saliheen” it is a hadith compilation by Imam al-Nawawi, focusing on morals, manners, encouragements towards various acts of worship, and prohibitions mentioned in the Sunnah, and signs of the Day of Judgment. An essential part of every Muslim’s library. After the Quran, if a Muslim has two books in their home, let this be the second, without question. It does not go into detail on any fiqh issues, which is good.

Commentary of the Forty Hadith by Jamaal Zarabozo. Three massive volumes chock full of Islamic lessons and scholarly analysis. Imam An-Nawawi gathered 42 Prophetic narrations which were said to summarize Islam and contain important Islamic principles from which the rest of Islam is understood. Knowing the narrations themselves is dire in the life of a Muslim, but their comprehensive explanations also provide further guidance and give you an appreciation for the knowledge and insight of the scholars.

The Authority and Importance of the Sunnah by Jamaal Zarabozo. An introduction into refuting some of the doubts concerning the authenticity of the Hadeeth texts as well as establishing the status of the Sunnah, whether it matters or not, and how the believer should try to live by the Sunnah.

Other than these, I do not recommend much in the English language. If one wants to read through hadeeth compilations, then I recommend,

Buloogh al-Maraam/Attainment of the Objective famous compilation of hadeeth arranged according to fiqh topics, so it does not contain hadeeth about the pillars of faith nor biographical info about the Prophet ﷺ, rather, just his guidance concerning the prayer, fasting, zakat, hajj, marriage, trading/selling, jurisprudence, etc. A nice complement to Riyadhus-Saliheen (Gardens of Righteousness).

Many other complete books of hadeeth have been translated into English and would be recommended for a Masjid library but has little benefit in a personal library since finding explanations for them is difficult to impossible.

 

Seerah/Biography and Taareekh/History:

The Muslim should continuously remind him/herself with respect to the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions and that will greatly strengthen their faith and give them the motivation and wisdom to properly display a truly Islamic character. The Muslim should also be familiar with the history of the prophets before Islam and the history of the Muslims after the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ until present…

Stories of the Prophets by ibn Kathir, famous time-tested compilation of stories of the Prophets whom Allah and His Messenger ﷺ spoke of.

Do note that the Dar-us-Salaam publishing house is working on translating Ibn Katheer’s enormous book of history “al-bidaayah wal-nihaayah” (the beginning and the end). So you could purchase that version instead if you desired.

“Noble Life of the Prophet” by Muhammad Ali Al-Sallaabee (a Libyan history scholar) 3-volumes. I put trust in the books Darusalam comes out with, but just check out the translations first to see if you can put up with it! This author is one of the more prolific historians alive today and several of his other works have been translated into English, including biographies of the first four Rightly Guided Caliphs: Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali.

I would like to find a good single volume or set of Islamic History from the time of the Prophet ﷺ until the 21^st century, but I am unsure what is most reliable. I am familiar with Dar-us-Salam’s 3-volume History of Islam, the first volume covers: the importance of history, the world and the Arabs before Islam, the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and the Rightly Guided Caliphs. The second volume covers the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties. The third volume covers the satellite empires that sprung up during the Abbasid Dynasty including Andalusia (the Muslims in Spain) and the beginning of the Ottoman Empire. Therefore, it only covers the first millennium of Islamic History. The translation is fair, but I greatly dislike the lack of point-by-point referencing, however that’s how a lot of history books have been written. The author points out lessons to learn and the editor is a trusted scholar of history (Safiur-Rahman Mubarakfuri) so I give it preference. Apart from that, Albert Hourani, has a single volume, very well known, Islamic History, up through present times, “A History of the Arab People’s” don’t be fooled by the title, he means Muslims of all races. Also, even shorter than that, single volume, by S.E. Al-Djazairi “A Short History of Islam”. And longer than both of those put together, but within a single volume is “A History of Islamic Societies” by Mr Ira Lapidus and I do not know of the author’s Islamic stance (he is a professor at Berkeley which could mean a lot of things, positive or negative). Also, Tamim Ansary’s “Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World through Islamic Eyes”.

As for learning about the companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and their awesome feats, both Men Around the Messenger by Khaalid Muhammad Khaalid and Women Around the Messenger by Muhammad Ali Qutb.

Recently, many books have been published containing the biographies of many of the famous scholars of the past by Salaahuddeen Ali Abdul-Mawjood.

 

Miscellaneous and Self-Purification (Tazkiyat-an-nafs):

Purification of the Soul: Concept, Process and Means by Jamal Zarabozo. Spirituality in Light of the Qur’an and the Sunnah. A monumental treatise on how a Muslim is supposed to soften his own heart and get closer to Allah. The importance of this book is that it also discusses the errors that Sufis fall into, the extremes that they go to in their “spiritual quest” which pushes some of them beyond the pale of Islam. For a brief guide that really “gets to the point” in the major errors of Sufism is The Realities of Sufism by Muhammad al-Madkhali.

Who is Allah by Umm Abdur-Rahman Sakinah Hirschfelder. About Allah’s Names, pondering over them and how they should effect the believer.

Beyond the Kitchen by Huda (formerly Samantha) Khattab, about balancing family, work, and life in light of Islam. An inspirational book for working Muslim women by a renowned translator. She is also the author of Bent Rib, a female convert’s perspective on women’s issues in Islam and passionate attempt to reach out to Muslim sisters that are puzzled by certain issues in Islam. She also offers advice for marriage and family matters, even a list of questions to ask potential husbands!

The Islamic Awakening By Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen. A guide book to correctly channeling one’s energy and zeal for Islamic da’wah (propagation and call) from one of the most knowledgeable scholars of the last century.

Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet by Imam Ibnul-Qayyim. A classic work from the middle ages, very well translated, with some guidance for healthy living.

You Can be the Happiest Woman in the World by Aa’id Al-Qarni about beautiful reminders for the Muslim woman.

Trials and Tribulations by Izz-ud-din AbdulSalam. An excellent classic treatise explaining the reasons, benefits, and types of trials and tribulations.

The Evil of Craving for Wealth and Status by Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, is a brief classic treatise about the evils of craving for excessive wealth and status in the dunya and the deen.

My Advice to the Women by Umm Abdillah Al-Wadi’ee, famous Yemeni scholar’s daughter, student of knowledge’s book addressed to women about a number of issues from ‘aqeedah, fiqh, to manners.

The Ettiquettes of Seeking Knowledge by Shaykh Bakr Abu Zaid, for those who are interested in studying more about Islam.

Sacred Freedom by Haneef Oliver. Brief but awesome booklet explaining the fallacies of Western liberalist ideologies compared to Islam.

Rethinking Muslim Women and the Veil: Challenging Historical and Modern Stereotypes by Dr. Katherine Bullock. Adapted from the author’s doctoral thesis. This convert Muslimah delivers a sophisticated and well-researched response to various negative attitudes directed towards Muslim women’s coverings.

Don’t be Sad by Aa’idh al-Qarni. Over a hundred small chapters with advice on how to look at life, truly inspiring and uplifting.

15 Ways to Increase Your Earnings from the Qur’an and Sunnah by Abu Ammar Yasir Qadhi. A beautiful treatise about the status of money in Islam along with different acts of worship which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated would lead to Allah increasing one’s monetary sustenance.

The Book of Sincerity by Husain Al-Awaaishah. Every Muslim needs to frequently check their intentions in their worship, this book is about having the right intention, because Allah only accepts those deeds which are done 100.00% for Him Alone, without any smidgeon for anything or anyone else.

Al-Khusoo’: Concentration during the Prayer by Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid. Monumental and brief treatise answering the most common question of every Muslim: how to get the most out of their prayer, to be more affected by it and to better look forward to it.

What did Jesus Really Say? By Masha’il Abdullah. There are books about Bible contradictions, and books about fallacious Christian arguments related to their scriptures, and books about early Christian history, and books about prophecies of Muhammad ﷺ in early scriptures. This book gathers a respectable portion of everything in one volume. For more on any one topic, read the works of Ahmed Deedat (for Bible contradictions), Lawrence Brown and Ruqayyah Waris Maqsood (for early Christian history), and AbdulHaq Vidyarti (for prophecies of the Prophet Muhammad SallaLLahu Alayhi wa Sallam in other scriptures) among others.

 

Arabic Studies

Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic. THE modern Arabic – English dictionary, arranged, like Lane’s Lexicon and like Arabic dictionaries according to roots. Find the free PDF copy here. Indispensable.

Mawrid muzdawij Arabic – English/English – Arabic dictionary. If you don’t find a word in the previous dictionary, turn here, hopefully it will be found. Arranged alphabetically like a western dictionary.

“The Madina Books” UK edition or the beautifully hardbound Dar-us-Salam edition. This is a famous Arabic language learning instruction set. It stresses grammar, with little help for vocabulary or conversation. I recommend a person read these at a fast pace and get some children’s books for vocabulary and then some other Islamic books in Arabic. Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzan has a very simple writing and speaking style, as listening to lectures will help as well, and listening to Arabic radio will give you some familiarity with Arabic vocabulary on other topics. Arabic picture dictionaries can be of benefit too. It is also good to find someone who can speak classical Arabic very well with proper pronunciation (someone who recites the Quran well) to practice speaking with.

Al-Arabiyah bayna yadaik, volumes one and two. A different Arabic teaching guide, studied at the Ummul-Qurra University. A person may choose this set or the Madina set mentioned above or something else entirely based upon what is available at their local community—i.e. what is being taught. There are many ways to learn, although some may be better than others, each method will work eventually through patience insha’Allah.

If your goal in learning Arabic is only to understand the Quran, and you can delay conversation for another time, then my preference is Masood Ranginwala’s 2-volume Essentials of Quranic Arabic.

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Lastly, I do not claim this list to be complete, nor do I claim that each book I chose is the best available in that topic—because new books and translations are always coming out, and some must be better than what I have collected. The point is having a moderate sized library to read from to become an educated Muslim and not let your faith become stagnant from lack of intellectual stimulation or lack of routine admonition. You will then love and appreciate Islam more and be able to apply it more and make Islam a true guiding force for all your living.

If you would like to browse titles from Islamic bookstores, the only online ones I whole-heartedly recommend as concerning their book content alone: International Islamic Publishing House, alBalagh, Furqaan, Troid, any of Dar-us-Salaam’s website branches for example their London branch, Australian or Houston branch, Sunnah Publishing, and Masjid Tawheed wa Sunnah.

Other stores sell many of the same great books, perhaps even cheaper, however they do not discriminate between authors that promote unorthodox ideas. If you know God-fearing respected authors and trusted publishing houses, then you can navigate your way better around other websites, like Islamic Bookstore or Online Islamic Store.