Islamic Text Society

The Fragrant Scent: On the Knowledge of Motivating Thoughts and Other Such Gems is a reflective spiritual treatise that explores the nature of passing thoughts and inner experiences on the...

War and Peace in Islam: The Uses and Abuses of Jihad is a collection of scholarly essays that examines the concept of jihad within Islamic thought and its interpretation in...

The Secret of Secrets is a spiritual treatise presenting the inner dimensions of Islamic practice and devotion. The work explains how outward acts of worship such as prayer, fasting, charity,...

The Seal of the Saints: Prophethood and Sainthood in the Doctrine of Ibn ‘Arabi is a scholarly study of the concept of sainthood within Islamic mystical thought, focusing on the...

Saladin: The Triumph of the Sunni Revival is a historical study of the life, leadership, and legacy of Saladin, focusing on his role in shaping the political and religious landscape...

Quest for the Red Sulphur: The Life of Ibn ‘Arabi is a biographical study of the life and spiritual journey of the influential Sufi mystic Ibn ‘Arabi. The work reconstructs...

Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence is a comprehensive study of the theory and methodology of Islamic law. The work explains how legal rulings are derived from foundational sources such as the...

On Schacht’s Origins of Muhammadan Jurisprudence is a critical study that examines theories about the origins and development of Islamic law. The work analyzes earlier Western academic arguments on the...

Muslims in Non-Muslim Lands: A Legal Study with Applications is a scholarly work examining the experiences and legal considerations of Muslim communities living in non-Muslim societies. The book focuses on...

The Muslim Creed: A Contemporary Theological Study is an exploration of Islamic belief and theology, focusing on how core doctrines have been understood across historical and modern contexts. The work...

Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources is a biographical work that presents the life of the Prophet Muhammad based on early historical Arabic sources. The narrative draws from...

Love in the Holy Qur’an (8th Edition) is a comprehensive study of the concept of love as presented in the Qur’an. The work examines various dimensions of love, including love...

The Key to Salvation: A Sufi Manual of Invocation is a classical spiritual guide focused on the practice of remembrance and devotional invocation. The work explains the principles and significance...

Hadith Literature: Its Origin, Development & Special Features is an introductory study of the sayings and traditions attributed to the Prophet Muhammad and their significance in Islamic thought. The work...

The Book of Certainty: The Sufi Doctrine of Faith, Vision and Gnosis is a concise spiritual work that presents core ideas of Sufi thought in a clear and accessible form....

Al-Shafii’s Risala (Treatise on the Foundations of Islamic Jurisprudence) is a foundational work on Islamic legal theory that explains the principles used to derive and organize religious rulings. It presents...

Al-Nawawi’s Manual of Islam is a concise guide to the essential teachings and practices of Islam, structured to provide clear instruction on core areas of faith and worship. The work...

Al-Ghazali Letter to a Disciple is a concise spiritual guide presented as a personal letter offering advice on how to live a meaningful and disciplined life. The work emphasizes the...

Al-Ghazali on Vigilance and Self-examination is a study of spiritual awareness, discipline, and continuous self-reflection. The work focuses on vigilance in faith and the practice of self-examination as essential tools...

Al-Ghazali on Poverty and Abstinence is a study of spiritual detachment, self-restraint, and the inner meaning of living with simplicity. The work focuses on poverty not as material deprivation, but...

Al-Ghazali on Patience and Thankfulness is a detailed exploration of two essential virtues in spiritual and ethical life: patience and gratitude. The work explains how these qualities form a foundation...

Al-Ghazali on Love, Longing, Intimacy and Contentment is a profound exploration of divine love and the spiritual journey toward closeness with God. The work examines the concept of love as...

Al-Ghazali on Invocations and Supplications is a detailed exploration of prayer, remembrance, and the spiritual practice of calling upon the Divine. The work focuses on the significance of invocations in...

Al-Ghazali on Intention, Sincerity and Truthfulness is a study of inner ethics and spiritual integrity, focusing on the foundations of moral action in religious life. The work examines how intentions...

Al-Ghazali on Disciplining the Soul & Breaking the Two Desires is a profound exploration of inner purification, moral self-control, and spiritual development. The work focuses on the struggle against the...

Al-Ghazali on Conduct in Travel is a detailed exploration of the ethics, purpose, and spiritual meaning of travel. The work explains both external and internal motivations for traveling, including pilgrimage,...

Al-Ghazali on the Remembrance of Death & the Afterlife is a thought-provoking exploration of mortality, spiritual reflection, and the journey beyond this life. The book examines the importance of remembering...

Al-Ghazali on the Ninety-nine Beautiful Names of God is a profound exploration of the divine names and their spiritual significance. The book examines each of the ninety-nine names, explaining their...

Al-Ghazali on the Manners Relating to Eating explores the etiquette, ethics, and spiritual dimensions of food and dining. As part of a larger work on personal conduct and social relationships,...

Al-Ghazali on the Lawful and the Unlawful is a detailed exploration of ethical living and Islamic legal principles. This work examines the concepts of what is permissible and prohibited, offering...