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Ibn Taymiyya books in order

Islamic scholar, jurist and philosopher

Lived
1263–1328
Country
Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt
Books
1

Ibn Taymiyya published 1 novel, beginning with As-Sarim Al-Maslul 'ala Shatim Ar-Rasul (1294).

Updated September 2026

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Ibn Taymiyya books in order of publication

  1. As-Sarim Al-Maslul 'ala Shatim Ar-Rasul (1294)

About Ibn Taymiyya

Ibn Taymiyya was a Sunni Muslim scholar, jurist, Mujtahid, traditionist, Qadiri Sufi, proto-Salafist theologian and iconoclast. Born in Harran in 1263 CE and fleeing from the Mongol invasion, he was taught by his grandfather and father in the principles of Islamic Jurisprudence at Damascus. Ibn Taymiyya proved to be a controversial figure among both his contemporaries and in later centuries.

Syrian Salafi theologian Muhammad Rashid Rida, one of the major modern proponents of Ibn Taymiyya's works, designated him as the Mujaddid of the 7th Islamic century.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Ibn Taymiyya FAQ

How many books has Ibn Taymiyya written?
Ibn Taymiyya published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Ibn Taymiyya's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with As-Sarim Al-Maslul 'ala Shatim Ar-Rasul.
What is Ibn Taymiyya's last book?
As-Sarim Al-Maslul 'ala Shatim Ar-Rasul (1294).
What is Ibn Taymiyya's most famous book?
As-Sarim Al-Maslul 'ala Shatim Ar-Rasul (1294) is Ibn Taymiyya's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.