Become a part of ALIM's monthly online book club led by Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans! Explore a range of thought-provoking books on mental health, spirituality, social justice, and more. Monthly book selections are anounced at the beginning of the month, so readers have enough time to read, reflect, and join us for an engaging, live discussion (typically held on the last Wednesday of the month with Ust. Evans at 7/8 pm CST/EST). Contribute to meaningful conversations with audience participation and occasional special guest speakers.

This October 🍂 we’re reading Love Thy Neighbor: A Muslim Doctor's Struggle for Home in Rural America by: Ayaz Virji. This powerful true story is about a Muslim doctor's service to small-town America and the hope of overcoming our country's climate of hostility and fear.

Check out our book storefront to see some of our previous book selections for ALIM's online monthly book club! We receive a comission for every sale to support ALIM programming and scholarships.

​The Fragrant Scent is the first English translation of the work of the great eighteenth-century scholar Sayyid Abd al-Rahman al-Aydarus. The book is a meditation on the fleeting thoughts that pass through the mind of the spiritual wayfarer, and the author’s aim is to provide guidance for those on the spiritual path. The author draws on a rich selection of authoritative sources to answer key questions about the wayfarer’s experiences, including the Qur’an, the Hadith, Ghazali, Jilani and Abu Madyan. This concise, yet wide-ranging treatise covers topics such as the different types of passing thoughts and their causes, knowledge of the soul and finding the perfect spiritual guide, as well as the necessity of retreat and practicing one’s knowledge. Aydarus was a follower of the famous Ba Alawi Sufi order from Hadhramaut in southern Yemen known for its piety and careful observance of the Shari'a. The Fragrant Scent reflects the Ba Alawi order’s emphasis on maintaining a balance between the inner and outer worlds, making the work an accessible entry point to understanding the profound spiritual insights and everyday practice of Sufism.