This month, in our top picks, we are delighted to feature a special compilation of books by Utrujjah Press Books
Umm ‘Abdir-Rahmān Tara bint Hāshim (ḥafiẓahāllāh) the name behind 🔗 Utrujjah Press books, has been devoted to teaching the Arabic language and the Noble Qur’ān for more than 25 years. With a strong foundation in Islamic learning, she graduated from the Qur’ān Teachers’ Institute and has continued to dedicate her life to the service of the Qur’ān and the Sunnah upon the understanding of the Salaf.
Her academic qualifications are extensive, reflecting both depth and diversity in her field. She holds a BA in Arabic Language, an MA in Teaching, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), a Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), as well as a Postgraduate Diploma specifically for Qur’ān Teachers. This combination of Islamic and linguistic studies equips her with the ability to reach a wide range of students, both native and non-native speakers of Arabic, enabling them to understand, recite, and connect with the Qur’ān in a meaningful way.
For over two decades, Umm ‘Abdir-Rahmān (ḥafiẓahāllāh) benefited from the knowledge of the senior scholar Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān (ḥafiẓahullāh), regularly attending his lessons in person or listening to his lectures remotely. This long-standing connection with the scholars of the Sunnah has profoundly shaped her teaching methodology, grounding her approach firmly upon the Qur’ān, Sunnah, and the understanding of the righteous predecessors. Allāhumma bārik lahā.
In addition to her teaching career, she has compiled beneficial books and works aimed at assisting students of knowledge in their Qur’ānic studies and Arabic learning. Her contributions are valued by many who seek clarity and authenticity in their religious studies.
You may find a selection of her works and resources through the link provided below.
A Summarized Explanation of Allaah's Beautiful Names (Learn the Beautiful Names of Allaah Series)
This book is part of the Learn the Beautiful Names of Allaah series and explains over a hundred of Allaah’s Names, highlighting where they appear in the Qur’an and Sunnah with concise explanations from early scholars. The introduction stresses that knowing Allaah’s Beautiful Names and Attributes is the foundation of faith and the essence of Islam, for a person cannot be upright or purified without knowing their Creator, worshipping Him alone, and living by what pleases Him.
SGD 22.43 at Amazon
Learn the Beautiful Names of Allaah: Coursebook (Learn the Beautiful Names of Allaah Series)
The Learn the Beautiful Names of Allaah Coursebook teaches over one hundred Names of Allaah through 16 lessons and 4 tests, each covering beliefs, practice with the Names, and research activities. It is supported by online materials such as audios, flashcards, worksheets, and videos, and forms part of a four-book series alongside a summarized explanation, workbook, and research booklet. Based on the hadeeth about the virtue of knowing Allaah’s Names, the book also shows how to use them in du‘aa.
SGD 21.21 at Amazon
Learn the Beautiful Names of Allaah: Workbook
This Workbook, part of a four-book series on Allaah’s Beautiful Names, complements the Coursebook by teaching and reinforcing over one hundred Names of Allaah through 16 lessons, writing and memorization exercises, and tests. It includes an appendix grouping Names by meaning and offers supplementary online materials such as audios, flashcards, worksheets, videos, and PowerPoints.
SGD 15.40 at Amazon
Learn the Beautiful Names of Allaah: Research Booklet
The Research Booklet is part of the Learn the Beautiful Names of Allaah series and is designed to help record research on over 100 of Allaah’s Names. It includes guided templates, lists of Names with meanings and pairs from the Qur’an, a glossary, research guidelines, and explanations of hadeeth references. It is the fourth book in the series, following A Summarized Explanation, the Coursebook, and the Workbook.
SGD 19.08 at Amazon
Dhikr for the Morning and Evening
Remembering Allaah, especially in the mornings and evenings, is greatly emphasized in the Qur’an and Sunnah, carrying immense rewards and benefits for every Muslim. To aid in this, Tara Hashim (حفظها الله) have taught the course The Morning and Evening Adhkaar with explanations from renowned scholars such as Shaykh as-Sa’dee, Shaykh Fawzaan, and Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, drawing from key works of tafseer and hadeeth explanation. Supporting resources, including PDFs, audios, videos, and printable charts, are available at www.dhikrcharts.blogspot.com. May Allaah grant us consistency in reciting these adhkaar with presence of heart, aameen.
SGD 17.66 at Amazon
Rewards for Dhikr: Remembering Allaah
Dhikr, the remembrance of Allah, holds great importance in Islam as emphasized in many Qur’anic verses and ahaadeeth. Over the past decade, Tara Hashim (حفظها الله) compiled notes on this subject through a blog, later teaching it as a course with audio lessons, presentations, and quizzes, which has now developed into this book. It draws upon authentic sources such as works by Shaykh ‘AbdurRazzaaq al Badr, Ibnul Qayyim, Shaykh Bin Baz, and Shaykh Fawzaan, and covers topics including the definition of dhikr, its mention in the Qur’an and Sunnah, Ibnul Qayyim’s 73 benefits, meanings of various adhkaar, rulings related to dhikr, and practical guidance, along with supporting materials and downloadable resources.
SGD 18.07 at Amazon
Student Workbook for An Explanation of the Creed of Muhammad bin 'Abdil Wahhaab
The Student Workbook contains comprehension questions that follow the sections of the original book, with answers provided at the back to help students focus on lessons and engage with the text. It also includes charts and summaries to make concepts clearer and easier to study, inshaa’ Allaah. By the end, students will gain a well-rounded understanding of the beliefs a Muslim should hold according to the Qur’aan and Sunnah, covering topics such as the Saved Sect, the Six Pillars of Belief, the Names and Attributes of Allaah, predestination, the Qur’aan, the Last Day, Paradise and Hell, the Companions, jihaad, faith, commanding good and forbidding evil, and refutations of false accusations and innovations.
SGD 18.72 at Amazon
Learn the Words of the Qur'aan: Activity Book Level 1
Learn the Words of the Qur'aan is a beginner-friendly course teaching Qur’anic Arabic vocabulary across 10 topics with exercises, example aayahs, audios, flashcards, answer keys, and tools to track progress and reinforce learning.
SGD 21.67 at Amazon
Learn the Words of the Qur'aan: Activity Book Level 2
Learn the Words of the Qur'aan is a flexible short course teaching Qur’anic Arabic through 10 topics with key words, audio, exercises, grammar tips, examples from the Qur'aan, revision tools, and a certificate of completion.
SGD 21.25 at Amazon
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