Islamic Books for Women — Muslimah Guides, Role Models & Motherhood

Islamic books for women cover the lives of the women of Islam, guidance on faith and character, and practical help with marriage and motherhood. Shop Muslimah books at Darussalam UK with fast UK delivery.

Women in Islam: role models and stories

Great Women of Islam tells the stories of the Mothers of the Believers and sixteen women companions given the good news of Paradise. The Honorable Wives of the Prophet PBUH covers each wife’s life in English and Urdu, and Golden Stories of Sayyida Khadijah (RA) follows the Prophet’s ﷺ first wife. Why Women Are Accepting Islam gathers the accounts of women who embraced Islam. For girls, see the Khadijah, Aisha and Zainab biographies.

Muslimah guides on faith, character and hijab

Ideal Muslimah describes the character and dignity of the Muslim woman, and You Can Be the Happiest Woman in the World is written for women facing worry and anxiety. Important Lesson for Muslim Women covers faith, worship, marriage and divorce, and The Choice of Every Woman explains the duties Islam gives to women. On hijab, read Veiling and Unveiling or the 24-page To You, O Jewel of the Society.

Fatawa, marriage and motherhood

Selected Fatwa for Women collects rulings by Muhammad Al-Musnad on questions that concern women, and Spanish and French fatawa guides are also in stock. The Cherished Queens is a woman’s reflection on marriage and second marriage. For mothers, Now You Are A Mother covers raising babies and small children, and Agar Aap Maa ban nay Wali Hain is an Urdu guide for expecting mothers. More are in our raising children and family collections.

Islamic gifts for women

A book makes a thoughtful gift for a mother, sister, daughter or new Muslim. For other gift ideas, see our Islamic gifts, abayas and prayer mats.

Frequently asked questions

What are Islamic books for women?

Books written for Muslim women on role models, faith and character, hijab, fatawa on women’s questions, marriage and motherhood.

Which book should I start with?

Ideal Muslimah for character and the role of the Muslim woman, or Important Lesson for Muslim Women for faith and everyday rulings.

Do you have books about the wives of the Prophet ﷺ?

Yes. The Honorable Wives of the Prophet PBUH and Great Women of Islam are in stock, along with Golden Stories of Sayyida Khadijah (RA).

Do you have a hijab book?

Yes. Veiling and Unveiling and To You, O Jewel of the Society are both in stock.

Do you have books for new and expecting mothers?

Yes. Now You Are A Mother and the Urdu guide Agar Aap Maa ban nay Wali Hain are in stock, with more in our raising children collection.

Are there Islamic books for women in other languages?

Yes. We stock Spanish and French fatawa guides for women, an Urdu guide for expecting mothers, and a wives of the Prophet book in English and Urdu.

Are Islamic books a good gift for women?

Yes. They suit a mother, sister, daughter or new Muslim, and our gift range has more ideas.

Do you deliver across the UK?

Yes. Darussalam UK delivers across the UK, and delivery options are shown at checkout.