Claritas Books

SEX, SOUL AND ISLAM tells a story of an unlikely alliance between two opposite elements of the human experience – the carnal and the spiritual. The sexual instinct could potentially spoil the soul’s quest for paradise. Instead, they become companions when a believer embraces Islam’s revelations on the sex-soul connection. This fascinating title situates sex in its worldview of life, revisits the s...

In an age of relentless hustle and overwhelming busyness, what if there's an ancient key that unlocks more while doing less? Enter Barakah – the divine multiplier effect, a spiritual conduit to abundance in every facet of life. With a blend of traditional Islamic knowledge, modern-day research, and insightful anecdotes, this book stands as the first practical guide on the concept of Barakah in Eng...

In his latest book, Dr Zulfiqar traces the influence of Islamic ideology on western culture. Sitting down with Remona Aly, he shares his passion for the history of the Enlightenment period – and how this interest came about. After his father found him studying the bible, Dr Zulfiqar was introduced to a professor of Islamic history. “He said that Islam had its golden age, and without Islam there wo...

In this special author podcast, we tap into the richly diverse life and work of Professor Joel Hayward, a man whose wide-reaching expertise stretches across his roles as an academic, a poet, a fiction writer, a shaykh and a strategy adviser. The professor of Strategic Thought at the National Defense College of the UAE and former Dean of the Royal Air Force College in the UK openly discusses his un...

In this astonishing and revelatory podcast, we delve into the controversial eyewitness account of Britain’s first mosque community, as observed by Ottoman intellectual, Yusuf Samih Asmay. ‘Islam in Victorian Liverpool’ has been brought back to modern readers by editors, Yahya Birt, Riordan Macnamara and Münire Zeyneb Maksudoǧlu, who join us for a frank and lively discussion about its author and th...

Revisit some golden advice from Islam's most influential medieval thinker, Imam al-Ghazali, as we explore his "Dear Beloved Son" - a compilation valuable pieces of counsel given to one of his distinguished students. Al-Ghazali covers complex subjects such as time, rationale and self-evaluation with masterful succinctness. Unpacking the philosopher's words is world-leading expert, Professor Dr Must...

“It is our effort, not our perfection, that is our saving grace”, writes Shaykh Muhammad Abdullah Draz, one of the most important Muslim scholars of the 20th century in his seminal book, Morality in the Quran. In this fascinating podcast, Dr Basma Abdelgafar, who translated, edited and revised this neglected masterpiece, tells us why it’s essential to pay proper attention to Shaykh Draz and his fo...

Unlock the key to your productivity via the much-awaited podcast with international speaker, author and coach, Mohammed Faris, who talks us through his bestselling book: "The Productive Muslim: Where Faith Meets Productivity". Harnessing his extensive experience as founder of ProductiveMuslim.com – an online social enterprise that has attracted over a million online followers, Mohammed deftly guid...

What makes a great leader? How do we define spiritual intelligence? In this podcast episode, we look at the universal book, “Muhammad: 11 Prophetic Leadership Qualities That Changed the World”, by the late Nabeel Al-Azami, an award-winning leadership specialist. Podcast host Remona Aly meets with Nabeel’s mentors and colleagues who offer an intimate take on Nabeel’s ideas, vision and legacy. Along...

Have Muslim scholars supported anti-blackness? What challenges do black Muslims face? In this podcast, African American scholar, Shaykh Dr Abdullah bin Hamid Ali discusses his compelling book, “The Negro in Arab-Muslim Consciousness” with podcast host Remona Aly. Shaykh Abdullah addresses the term ‘negro’, shares his personal connection to the Nation of Islam, and considers the Prophet’s approach...

In this eye-opening podcast episode, former MTV presenter Kristiane Backer speaks to podcast host Remona Aly, about her best-selling memoir “From MTV to Mecca”. As one of the first presenters for MTV Europe in the 1990s, Kristiane discusses how, at the height of her success she began to feel that something was missing. After questioning a fast-paced career that saw endless parties, celebrities and...

In the first of an exciting new podcast series hosted by journalist Remona Aly, we launch with “Journey Through the Quran” by author, scholar and entrepreneur, Shaykh Sharif H. Banna. After developing a profound connection with the Quran as a child, Shaykh Sharif has spent his entire life studying the sacred word, and devoted twenty years to teaching it. He recounts how his textbook style Quran co...