What is the best online islamic bookstore you know?

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I know that http://www.islamicimpressions.co.uk/ is great although I'm not sure about the shipping since I live in the UK.

I have recently ordered a book from the U.S. at www.islamicbookstore.com; "The Creed of imam al-Tahawi" (Hamza Yusuf). I ordered it on 28-01-2011 but unfortunately haven't received the book yet (though I know it has already been shipped). This is the first time I've ordered from the U.S... Let's see..

Also the books I had ordered from Turkey I have received already. From Fiqh to Seerah to Aqeedah and history of all prophets you name it (basically every aspect of Islam), I'm so happy I own these books. At this rate I will probably become an imam soon

www.simplyislam.com - they sell books real cheap too!

AssalamuAlaykum

http://kitaabun.com/shopping3/

Not sure if they fit your criteria but they're amazing, sincere people masha'Allah

Wassalam.

Salam,

I have received the book I ordered at www.islamicbookstore.com, I highly recommend it. Just to let you know...

before making ANY online purchases for books, make sure that you tabulate the shipping charges. simpyislam in England has great prices, but you lose out when shipping is applied. international shipping can be $$$.

google the books that you are seeking. find the stores with reasonable prices and email them. see if you can get on their e-mailing lists or ask about reduced shipping rates. when you get notices of those "free shipping events," place an order! [or my favorite, free 2 day shipping!]

also, see if you local bookstores can order the books that you want.

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^^ great tips, thanks.

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i'm actually on EVERYONE'S mailing list. the problem with good hardbacks is that they are heavy! cds and dvds are MUCH lighter and a good way to get on the lists. [i got quite a few dvds from simplyislam at closeout prices.]


latest from soundvision:

http://www.soundvision.com/

Dar-Us-Salam:

http://www.dar-us-salam.com/

al-basheer:

http://www.al-basheer.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=0

islamicbookstore:

http://www.islamicbookstore.com/latadtoourbo.html

if you get on the lists [and don't forget amazon], the sales might make up the shipping costs. YES, you get unexpected emails, BUT they CAN make a difference.

i've even contacted online stores and ASKED for discounts, like "i'm gonna spend $150 [or NOT], can you give me a discount?" and some stores have Ramadhan discounts!

you have a website, simplyislam at one time was seeking people to advert for them and you would get a %.

asking is free!

it's not hard to become a smart online customer.

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