Beacon Books

Read more, be more. Founder of Beacon Books Jamil Chishti has always had a passion for books. It has been an exciting journey for Beacon Books so far.

In fact, before completing a Masters degree in Publishing Studies at The University of Central Lancashire, he spent 20 years as a bookseller. It was after graduating that he established Beacon Books in November of 2013 with a clear vision… Read more, be more. At its core, Beacon Books has an ethos of self-development and self-improvement – a place where people can find books that leave them feelin

g a little better after reading. That could be better informed or better entertained through an adventurous and impressive roster of titles from some of the best authors and academics around. The first title published by Beacon was the Encyclopedia of Hadith Forgeries by world renowned Islamic scholar Dr Gibril Fouad Haddad. The flagship release remains one of Beacon’s bestsellers and paved the way for the publication of a wide range of genres from both the Islamic and non-Islamic world – including religious texts, novels and biographies, to wellness, history and culture. In 2019 Beacon Books launched Beacon Academic, it’s first imprint concentrating, as the name suggests, in an array of specialist books inspired by academic works. Two more imprints were launched by the steadily growing publishing house in 2021; Bright Books focusing on childrens’ titles and Ballad Books focusing on poetry. To those who have joined us along the way, we thank you and hope you will continue supporting us and the work we do, either through reading our wonderful books or getting involved by either becoming one of our amazing authors or joining our growing team. To those for whom this is the first introduction to Beacon Books, we encourage you to take a look at what we have to offer and we hope we can become a regular friend, filling your homes, offices or places of study with books that will educate, entertain and edify your soul.

16/06/2026

✨ Ink of Light: Rumi & Eva de Vitray-Meyerovitch ✨

A beautifully written biographical novel that tells the remarkable story of Eva de Vitray-Meyerovitch, the French scholar and renowned translator of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi into French.

Written as an intimate dialogue across the centuries, the novel takes the form of letters from Eva de Vitray-Meyerovitch to Rumi. In her first-person voice, she reflects on her life, her intellectual and spiritual journey, and the profound influence Rumi came to have on her work and worldview.

The book unfolds across twelve chapters, each introduced by a description of a successive stage of the sema ceremony of the Whirling Dervishes, the spiritual tradition founded by Rumi’s followers. The progression of these twelve stages mirrors the unfolding of Eva’s own life journey, creating a powerful structure that combines biography, spiritual reflection, and ritual symbolism.

Through these evocative descriptions, readers gain a deeper understanding of the sema as far more than a dance performed for spectators. It emerges as a sacred act of worship, rich in meaning, beauty, and spiritual significance.

Ink of Light offers a unique encounter between two extraordinary lives separated by seven centuries yet united by a shared search for truth, love, and transcendence.

Published by Fons Vitae and now Beacon Books is pleased to make this title available to readers throughout the UK and European Union.

🛒Buy here: https://beaconbooks.net/products/ink-of-light-a-biographical-novel-rumi-eva-de-vitray-meyerovitch

15/06/2026

Every dance tells a story.

For centuries, traditional dance has been woven into the cultural fabric of Muslim societies—yet many of these stories have been forgotten, silenced, or misunderstood.

Dance Histories: A Journey Across the Muslim Silk Road invites readers to rediscover this remarkable heritage through personal narratives, historical insight, and breathtaking imagery.

From sacred rituals to community celebrations, from spiritual devotion to acts of resilience, this book reveals how movement preserves memory, identity, and belonging.

📖 Featuring over 20 full-colour illustrations
🌍 A journey across cultures and centuries
✨ A celebration of spirituality, heritage, and human expression

Join us on a journey across the Muslim Silk Road.

🛒Available to buy here: https://beaconbooks.net/products/dance-histories

13/06/2026

✨📚 Discover the timeless wisdom of the great Sufi masters through the Malfuzat Series – Words of Wisdom of Sufi Saints.

These unique works preserve the living teachings of the saints as recorded by their devoted disciples, offering readers a rare glimpse into authentic spiritual guidance, profound insight, and the sacred bond between master and student.

📖 Featuring:
🔹 Pure Gold from the Words of Sayyidī ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz al-Dabbāgh
🔹 Morals for the Heart – Shaykh Nizam ad-Din Awliya
🔹 The Teachings and Poems of Khwaja Ghulam Farid

Whether you are a student of Sufism or simply seeking wisdom for the heart, these treasured texts continue to inspire, guide, and illuminate across the centuries.

🛒 Buy book series here: https://beaconbooks.net/collections/malfuzat-series-1

Timeless words. Enduring guidance. Transformative wisdom.

12/06/2026

"In Gaza, hope is the only candle that must never go out."

When everything familiar disappears, what remains?

A home can be destroyed.
A school can become rubble.
A childhood can be interrupted.

But hope has a remarkable way of surviving.

Diary From Gaza is not a book about politics. It is a father's account of protecting his family, preserving dignity, and finding light in the darkest moments imaginable.

Written from a tent during war, these pages capture something universal: the human refusal to give up.

If this message speaks to you, please share it. Every share helps keep stories like this alive and reminds the world that behind every headline are real people, real families, and real dreams.

📖 Diary From Gaza: Pages From a Tent in the Israel–Palestine War by Mohammed Hussein

What gives you hope when life feels uncertain?

11/06/2026

❤️ What keeps a heart soft, humble, and receptive to truth?

Many people think strength means self-sufficiency, pride, and never admitting weakness. But a believer's strength is different.

A soft heart is not weakness—it is a sign of spiritual strength.
It is a heart that remains open to guidance, willing to reflect, ready to repent, and eager to draw closer to Allah.

📖 Reviving the Heart: Striving for the Hereafter Through Faith and Action by Salim Eccles explores these themes and much more.

Through Qur'anic guidance, authentic hadith, and thoughtful reflection, the book examines:

✨ The purpose of life and our journey towards the Hereafter
✨ The foundations of Islamic belief and practice
✨ The importance of sincerity, humility, and righteous action
✨ How worldly distractions can harden the heart
✨ The trials of life, death, and preparation for what comes after
✨ Practical ways to purify, strengthen, and revive the heart

As Allah asks:

"Has the time not come for believers' hearts to be humbled?"

This quote from the book reminds us that true spiritual strength lies in humility before Allah, accepting the truth when it reaches us, and striving to improve ourselves for His sake.

Reviving the Heart is an invitation to pause, reflect on our condition, and reconnect with the purpose for which we were created.

Whether you are looking to strengthen your iman, learn the foundations of Islam, or simply revive your relationship with Allah, Reviving the Heart offers a clear and practical roadmap.

📚 Available now here: https://beaconbooks.net/products/reviving-the-heart

Read it. Reflect upon it. Revive your heart. Prepare for the Hereafter.

09/06/2026

We’re excited to share that Hamzah Mohammed Zahid, author of God of the Silent Spaces: An I'tikaf Journey, was recently featured on the Higher Purpose Podcast with Siraj Shaikh.

In this insightful conversation, Hamzah discusses the inspiration behind the book, the transformative experience of i'tikaf, and the spiritual lessons that emerge when we intentionally withdraw from the distractions of daily life to reconnect with Allah.

The discussion explores themes of solitude, reflection, spiritual growth, and the search for divine presence—offering listeners a deeper understanding of the ideas that inspired the book.

🎙️ Listen to the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BUBgTvYI9l8M8DVxFSFG9
Higher Purpose Podcast: God of the Silent Spaces – An I'tikaf Journey

Whether you've already read the book or are discovering it for the first time, this conversation is an excellent introduction to its message and spiritual insights.

08/06/2026

🌟📚 The Book of Belief for Children – Book 2
Inspired by the timeless wisdom of Imam al-Ghazali

How do we explain belief, God's attributes, the afterlife, and the purification of the heart to children in a way that is both meaningful and engaging?

In this beautifully illustrated volume, Imam al-Ghazali's teachings are brought to life through imaginative storytelling, thoughtful conversations, and memorable lessons designed for young minds. Through a series of "visits" from the Imam himself, children are invited to explore profound questions about faith, purpose, and the journey of the soul.

✨ Includes the accompanying Book of Belief Workbook to help reinforce learning through reflection and activities.

Inside, young readers will discover:
🌿 Who God is and how we come to know Him
🌿 God's hearing, seeing, speaking, and doing
🌿 What happens after we die
🌿 The importance of good character and polishing the heart
🌿 How timeless wisdom can guide us in the modern world

🎨 Filled with colourful illustrations and created as part of the acclaimed Ghazali Children's Project, this book makes classical Islamic teachings accessible, inspiring, and relevant for today's children.

Published by Fons Vitae and now available to UK & EU customers via Beacon Books:
🛒 https://beaconbooks.net/products/the-book-of-belief-for-children-book-2

05/06/2026

✨📖 Painting Heaven: Polishing the Mirror of the Heart by Al-Ghazali, Demi and Coleman Barks.

What if the heart were a mirror? 🪞

Drawing from the timeless wisdom of Imam al-Ghazali's Marvels of the Heart, this beautifully illustrated book invites readers of all ages to discover a profound spiritual truth: the human heart is like a mirror that can become clouded, but through goodness, sincerity, and beautiful actions, it can be polished until it reflects deeper realities.

🎨 Featuring breathtaking artwork by acclaimed artist Demi and a moving poem by renowned poet Coleman Barks, this enchanting tale introduces children and adults alike to one of the most cherished teachings in the Islamic tradition.

👉 Swipe through to experience the incredible illustrations that bring this timeless teaching to life.

A perfect book for families, educators, and anyone seeking wisdom, beauty, and spiritual reflection.

💫 "Polish the mirror of the heart, and it will reflect what lies beyond the veil."

Published by Fons Vitae and now available to UK & EU customers via Beacon Books:
🛒 https://beaconbooks.net/products/painting-heaven-polishing-the-mirror-of-the-heart-demi

04/06/2026

📚 Where Faith Meets Science, Philosophy & Reason

Can modern science and Islamic belief coexist in harmony? Can quantum physics, cosmology, and theology speak the same language? These thought-provoking works invite readers to explore some of the most profound questions about reality, creation, causality, and the relationship between revelation and scientific knowledge.

✨ Featured Titles:

📖 The Young Muslim's Guide to Modern Science — Dr. Nidhal Guessoum
A clear and accessible introduction to modern science for students, educators, and anyone seeking to reconcile scientific understanding with Islamic faith.

📖 Islam & Natural Philosophy: Principles of Daqiq al-Kalam — Basil Altaie
An exploration of the rich intellectual heritage of Islamic theology and its sophisticated views on space, time, matter, causality, and the natural world.

📖 The Height of Prophet Adam: At the Crossroads of Science & Scripture
A fascinating case study examining the intersection of hadith, empirical evidence, archaeology, and the challenges of faith in the modern age.

📖 God, Nature and the Cause — Basil Altaie
A groundbreaking work connecting Islamic kalām with contemporary physics, offering fresh perspectives on causality, divine action, quantum indeterminacy, and the nature of reality itself.

🔬 Science. 📜 Scripture. 🧠 Philosophy.

Whether you're a student, researcher, teacher, or curious reader, these books offer a deeper understanding of how Islamic intellectual traditions can engage confidently with the questions of our time.

03/06/2026

🗣️ The tongue is small, yet its impact can be immense.

In The Banes of the Tongue, Imām al-Ghazālī explores the subtle and serious harms that arise from unchecked speech—from idle talk and boasting to gossip, slander, and lies. Written nearly a millennium ago, this timeless work speaks directly to our age of instant communication, where a single comment can travel far beyond its intended audience.

Through profound spiritual insight and practical guidance, al-Ghazālī reminds us that controlling the tongue is among the greatest challenges of the soul—and among the most rewarding acts of discipline.

A powerful reminder that sometimes the wisest words are the ones left unsaid.

🛒Available to buy copy here: https://beaconbooks.net/products/banes-of-the-tongue

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