Women & Family

Whether young or elderly, married or single, widowed or divorced — a letter written to speak to a woman at whichever stage she is actually at, rooted in the Qur'an, authentic Sunnah, and the example of the righteous women of the Salaf.

Sheikh Belal Assaad's practical guide to nurturing harmony, peace, and correct Islamic relationships between spouses, parents, children, and neighbors.

The Cherished Queens by Iman Daglas is a thoughtful exploration of polygamy in the Islamic tradition — its historical context, the Qur'anic conditions ensuring fairness among co-wives, and the misconceptions surrounding it. Written not as a scholar but as an older sister giving the best advice she knows.

A syllabus and guidelines for pre-school children aged 1–5 by Maulvi Abdul Aziz. Children should meet the basic matters of Iman in a happy and lively way — and the educator's responsibility, above all a mother's during the first five years, is of crucial importance.

"A daughter is an everlasting treasure, a priceless gift." A collection of notes from a mother to her daughter, detailing the journey of life as a Muslim in a way that is easy for young girls to understand — and usable by parents and Islamic educators as a teaching guide.

A husband seeks an ideal wife, yet where are the wife's rights that are binding upon the husband? This treatise advises eighteen specific types of husbands — the one who abandons prayer, the frequent traveler, the one who belittles his wife, the one who prevents her from seeking knowledge, and more.

This book is not only for the young woman preparing for marriage, but also for fathers and mothers seeking to raise their daughters well, and for entrance into married life according to the guidance of Islam. It sets out the attributes that make a wife righteous — and the responsibilities of those around her in cultivating them.

The rectification of the community follows the rectification of the family, and the unity of the community follows from the unity of the family. Islam clarifies every aspect of the relationship between spouses, because the happiness of the family is connected to the happiness of the whole Ummah.

Few subjects attract more opinion and less evidence. The Rights & Duties of Women sets out what Islam actually grants a woman and what it asks of her, drawn from the Qur'an and Sunnah, in order to clear away the misconceptions and half-truths that circulate inside and outside the Muslim community alike.

Most marriage guides move quickly past the dower to get to relationship advice. This one stays with the fiqh — the dower’s minimum and maximum, when a wife keeps all, half or none of it, and the rights each spouse actually holds over the other.

Many marriage guides go quiet exactly where couples most need an answer. This volume takes on the questions directly — Sunnah etiquette, spouses’ rights, ghusl, modesty and family planning — with the plainness these subjects need and the dignity Islam requires around them.

Marriage in Islam starts well before the wedding day — with choosing a spouse, the courting process within Islamic limits, and the contract itself. This opening volume walks through each stage in order, with a practical contract procedure and a sample marriage certificate for officiants and couples alike.

A Gift for a Muslim Bride is a comprehensive, 462-page guide for Muslim women embarking on marriage — whether newly married or preparing for nikah — offering a framework for marital life based purely on the Qur'an and Sunnah.

The meaning of love and mercy between spouses, as ordained by Allah, precedes modern psychological theories by fourteen centuries. 166 pages of practical counsel from Nihad Sayyid Idris 'Ali, drawing on Qur'anic principles and classical wisdom.

A concise treatment of the rights a child has over its parents in Islam — from before birth, through naming and upbringing, to the responsibilities that continue as the child grows. Published by Authentic Statements Publishing.

An excellent book discussing the foundation of an Islamic household — the importance of choosing a righteous spouse, disciplining children with wisdom, making the home a place for the remembrance of Allah, and creating an atmosphere of faith while resisting the bad manners that undo a family from within.

A large and comprehensive set of advices to the Muslim woman, by Umm 'Abdillah bint Muqbil al-Wadi'iyyah — daughter of the late scholar of Yemen, Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hadi al-Wadi'i.

Shaykh Al-Madkhalee deals with the issue of the rights of men and women, prompted by a seminar held by some women in Jeddah who claimed their rights were being withheld. A response to that claim and a description of the rights Islam actually gives.

Muslim names have meanings, and those meanings typically have their roots in the Qur'an. For each name this dictionary provides a suggested English spelling, a standard pronunciation and the meaning.

A short guide written for the Muslim woman on the knowledge she needs to seek, how to pass it on to her family, and how to see that they act on it. The dignity, honor and nobility of a household rest largely on the conduct and manners of its women — and that begins with learning.

Why Islam legislates separation between men and women outside the family — not as suspicion of either, but as protection of the family. This booklet sets out the harms that follow from free mingling and the lawful path Islam provides instead.

What the Sunnah prescribes for a newborn child — the practices of the first days, the names that are prohibited, the names that are disliked in Islamic law and taste, and closing advice to parents. A short, practical booklet for the weeks when these decisions are actually being made.

Hindrances on the Path by Abdul Malik Al-Qasim names the small social failings that quietly do lasting damage — neglecting the rights of neighbors, exposing secrets, interfering in others' affairs, evil talk, neglecting children and parents. Minor mistakes, in his phrase, that block the road.

Seeds of Righteousness collects nearly 200 practical acts of da'wah and good that Muslim sisters have actually carried out — small beginnings that grew and bore fruit. It is written as an invitation to the sister who has not yet planted one, with the seeds laid out ready to use.