Baitul Hikmah Cape Town

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

Embark on unforgettable journeys with the Adventures with the Awliya series by Noor Yusuf. Follow Jem, Mikael and Munira as they travel through history and legend, discovering remarkable Muslim heroes while learning timeless lessons of faith, courage and friendship. Rich in adventure and inspired by Islamic heritage, these beautifully written books are perfect for young readers and families alike.

31/05/2026

Builders of a Nation by Haifaa Younis offers a powerful glimpse into the lives of 37 extraordinary women of Islamic history — beginning with the household of the Prophet ﷺ, moving to his female companions, and then to pioneering Muslim women through the centuries.

Dr. Haifaa Younis — a scholar and medical professional — highlights how these women contributed as mothers, wives, supporters, educators, and scholars. The book reminds us that building a community or “nation” involves many forms of service, both visible and unseen.

Their lives teach us that building a nation isn’t only about grand titles or loud speeches — it’s found in quiet devotion, daily service, raising scholars, and caring for hearts.

Hardback
112 pages

31/05/2026

The Circle of Saints: Stories of the Kramats at the Cape by Shafiq Morton

“The kramats… are torch-bearers of Cape Muslim history.”

Dotted across the Peninsula and the Overberg, these sacred sites hold the memory of Sufi saints and pioneers who carried Islam to the southern tip of Africa—often under extraordinary pressure, when the practice of the faith was forbidden and survival demanded courage, strategy, and steadfastness.

Exiled from the Indonesian archipelago in the 17th and 18th centuries for resisting the Dutch, these figures became anchors for a community navigating slavery, hardship, and displacement—people gathered around them for inspiration, spiritual nourishment, and hope.

Shafiq Morton, building on the path of Dr Achmat Davids and Shaykh Yusuf da Costa, excavates these stories with care—offering what is widely regarded as the first comprehensive book devoted to the kramats and the saints behind them.

“This work is an absolute necessity.” — Shaykh Fakhruddin Owaisi al-Madani

“This research is of profound significance to the broader Muslim community of South Africa.” — Advocate Yusuf Khan Dalwai

31/05/2026

Why Me - Understanding One’s Wordly Fate by

You may have asked before, why me? But have you ever asked, why not me?

You will never understand why you’re here if you don’t know the One who brought you here!

You will never understand why you were blessed with something, if you don’t know what it means to be a blessing yourself.

You will never understand why you’re in pain, if you don’t believe in the virtue of patience. You will never make sense of this life, if you don’t believe in an afterlife.

You will never know who you are, if you don’t know who you want to become. You will never know where you are going, if you don’t know where you came from.

We live in a world full of suffering which is meant to wake us from our slumber. But if we constantly dwell on what we feel has missed us, we may be missing out on a far greater sense of purpose and self-worth.

A life with less confusion and more certainty. A life of meaning where we learn to live in harmony with divine decree, so that we could get to know our Lord who created us and our stories.

Hardback
255 pages

31/05/2026

Draw closer to Allah, one page at a time 🤍🌷
Alhamdulillah, copies of Secrets of Those Drawn Near have arrived 🤲

A Clarification of the Secrets Known to Those Drawn Near to Allah (Īḍāḥ Asrār ʿUlūm al-Muqarrabīn)

This is no ordinary book. Praised by Imam al-Ḥaddād as “the distilled essence of Sufism,” it is a work filled with profound sciences, spiritual insight, and the subtle realities of the path to Allah.

So treasured was this text that it was constantly read in Imam al-Ḥaddād’s gatherings. Whenever one reading was completed, another would begin.

Written by Shaykh al-Islam Imam Jamal ad-Din Muhammad ibn Abdullah ibn Shaykh al-Aydarus Ba ʿAlawi, this is a timeless work for seekers who wish to better understand the path of drawing near to Allah.

Secrets of Those Drawn Near is a beautiful reminder that the journey to Him begins with sincerity, reflection, and a softened heart.

Paperback
226 pages

Available now at Baitul Hikmah Cape Town.

11/04/2026

Algamdulilah, Shukr Ya Rabb.

Reflecting on the Cape Town Islamic Expo we were all setup for expo and trade not knowing what to expect as it was the first Cape Town Islamic Expo event and not a regular market or pop up.

Algamdulilah in all ways it was a successful and just lekker weekend at the Cape Town Islamic Expo.

Connections were made, and conversations were held and the importance and impact reading has and especially Islamic literature.... This I know was the aim of the late uncle Mohammad Amra Baitul Hikmah by 'creating a reading iqra' and Algamdulilah I'm truly grateful and honoured to play a role in his vision.

Shukran, Jazakallah Gheir to each and everyone that visited our stand, even if it was just to come say salaam.

To the organising team Khalid, Zafeer, Shazia and team well done on your very first Cape Town Islamic Expo. From our first communication, to the meet and greet, setup to the breakdown algamdulilah, everything was very well executed. inshaAllah may this event grow from strength to strength.

And Fehmz it was really lekker meeting you.

To my husband mogamat-shafiek esau , shukran for your all your assistance with setup and breakdown. Without your man power and support it would not be possible 💕

With Love and Duas
Giekmah

04/04/2026

About today.... Algamdulilah what a lekker experience meeting .
Shukran for all the love and support today.

If you haven't received your copy of you can still get it tomorrow and have it signed by the awesome

Can't wait to see you all tomorrow for day 2!

03/04/2026

If you enjoyed Khadija (ra) by Fatima Barkatulla, you’ll love this one too. 💜

For the first time, the legendary life of Aisha (ra) is captured in a flowing, faithful and fervent story that takes your breath away. Expertly crafted, this book is the fruit of painstaking research, hours of scholarly deliberation, and a lifetime of passion woven into words by respected British Muslim author Fatima Barkatulla.

Aisha (ra) was the beloved wife of the Prophet ﷺ, the daughter of Abu Bakr (ra), and Islam’s greatest female scholar. From a home filled with iman to a life spent preserving and transmitting sacred knowledge, her story is one of love, brilliance and legacy.

Author: Fatima Barkatulla

Pages: 240

Format: Hardback