Al Qalam Books — القلم, "the pen" — is an independent online bookstore for Islamic literature. We bring together classical texts and modern translations across Aqidah, Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, Seerah, comparative religion, Arabic language and children's Islamic books, for readers building a home library rooted in authentic knowledge.
Our catalogue spans both English translations and original Arabic editions, so whether you're a student of Arabic working through a classical text in its original language, or picking up your first English translation of a hadith collection, you'll find something suited to where you are.
What we care about
Every title we list is chosen for the reliability of its scholarship and its translation. We're a small, independent operation — not a large chain — so if you can't find a book you're after, or have a question about an edition, reach out and we'll do our best to help.
Have a question or a suggestion for a book we should stock? Get in touch — we'd love to hear from you.