4.60 avg rating — 565 ratings

"Every Muslimah must start off with focussing on how to improve herself. In the Early Hours is a treasure trove of advice and guidance on how to develop your character and highlights practical exercises you can undertake on the journey of personal development. It beautifully incorporates advice from the Qur'an and ahadith in short chapters as well as focussing on your relationship with Allah, your parents, your family, your friends and your community as a whole. I highly recommend you re-read this book every time you need an iman boost! -Lotifa Begum
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4.32 avg rating — 1,332 ratings

"Ultimately, as Muslimahs striving for Jannah, we need to look at the best examples and advice. The Ideal Muslimah signposts what a Muslimah should aspire to in her interactions with others and outlines her responsibilities and her rights. I find this book to be a gold mine of great advice which thoroughly covers many aspects of a Muslim woman's role - a Muslimah and her relationship with Allah, a Muslimah as a wife, a Muslimah as a daughter, a Muslimah as a mother and so on. The author also has a similar book for brothers called The Ideal Muslim. - Lotifa Begum"

4.35 avg rating — 437 ratings

"Who better to emulate than the greatest women, who were around the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and received glad tidings of Paradise? These women (RA) excelled in various areas, from being acclaimed poets to being successful businesswomen such as the Prophet's wife Khadijah (RA). This book provides an excellent overview of women from our rich history who serve as role models, redefining the misunderstood role of women as contributors to society - not only at home, but also in the wider community. For those looking to go into more depth, check out Al-Muhaddithat by Shaykh Akram Nadwi, which unveils the legacy of female scholars. - Lotifa Begum"

4.50 avg rating — 141 ratings

"One of the most momentous chapters of a woman's life is when she completes half her deen by getting married. The Muslim Family series is a wonderful collection, starting with a beautiful set of advice on how to find a suitable spouse, the qualities to look for and how to follow Islamic etiquette in the marriage process. It then goes onto cover marital rights and responsibilities, as well as the topic of intimacy, which can be rare to read about. The final book in the series, 'Our Precious Sprouts', describes the Islamic steps to follow when bringing a child into the world. A great series for every Muslim! - Lotifa Begum"

4.10 avg rating — 87 ratings

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One of the special roles women have been given in Islam is the role of being a mother. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said "Paradise lies at the feet of your mother" [Sunan Ibn Mâjah] so how appropriate that this book should have such a title! This book is brilliant in the way it outlines the rewards and blessings of each stage of motherhood, from the early trimesters of pregnancy to delivery. It also offers practical advice on what to expect during pregnancy as well as a very realistic look at how a woman's life changes when she does eventually become a mother. It is a great gift for soon-to-be mums. - Lotifa Begum

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3.97 avg rating — 617 ratings

"Sue Palmer's book Toxic Childhood tackles many of the challenges parents face in raising children in a world full of gadgets, consumerist culture and fast food. The in-depth research comes with practical tips for bringing up children in a modern world, as well as how to detox your child from harmful ways of living. It is a must-read for every parent who wants to give their child a holistic and meaningful childhood free from the ills of society. She even provides a helpful list of tasks your children should be able to do by a certain age, helping them to take on responsibility. - Lotifa Begum"

4.19 avg rating — 14,206 ratings

"This is a beautiful book packed with words of wisdom and advice to help you achieve your full potential in life. There are so many snippets of useful, motivational reminders that it often feels like it's an elderly father who is speaking to you through the book! Using Qur'anic and Prophetic teachings, this book can help you to harness your talent, time and energy for a fruitful life. - Lotifa Begum"

it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings

"The author of this short, excellent book is a much admired teacher of mine who founded a parenting company called Amana Parenting. In it you'll find useful tips on how to build a family unit that is strong and able to deal with the challenges faced by modern Muslim families. It's great because it has some useful, interactive exercises, which are backed up by Islamic references. - Lotifa Begum"

4.23 avg rating — 48 ratings

"This is another fantastic guide from Dr Al-Hashimi. I believe that every Productive Muslimah should strive to contribute to the Ummah in a positive way. This book provides a comprehensive overview of how beautiful the true Islamic home and society would look like when following the rules and guidelines given to us in the Qur'an and Sunnah. The Ideal Muslim Society is a must-read for those who desire to raise their children in a good Islamic society where they can teach them about their responsibilities towards others and how to benefit the world. - Lotifa Begum"