Islamic Self-help was founded by Shaykh Ismail Kamdar in April 2015. It was established as a platform to help Muslims gain knowledge that can assist them in personal and spiritual development through articles, books, and courses.
Shaykh Ismail Kamdar is a graduate of a traditional Alim program (Talimuddin, 2006) and also holds a Bachelor’s in Islamic Studies (IOU, 2014). He has studied Islam in both traditional and modern settings and has been a student of Islamic Studies for over two decades.
He began studying Islam full-time at the age of thirteen, began preaching at the age of sixteen, and wrote his first book at the age of twenty-three. Over the years, he has taught multiple courses and seminars around the world and has worked with multiple leading Islamic organizations across the globe.
He served as faculty manager at the International Open University for ten years, from 2010 to 2020. He also founded Izzah Academy in 2022. His books are currently available in three different languages, and sold across five continents, in twenty-five different countries. Shaykh Ismail currently works as the Product Manager for Yaqeen Books at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research.
In 2011, Shaykh Ismail discovered the importance of personal development and noticed a lack of Islamic literature dedicated to this field. After consuming dozens of books and courses on the topic, he started Islamic Self Help.
Shaykh Ismail is the author of Having Fun the Halal Way: Entertainment in Islam, 25 Keys to a Happy Life, Qur’an 30 for 30, Best Of Creation: An Islamic Guide to Self-Confidence, and Productivity Principles of Umar II, among other titles.
For bookings and queries, you can contact Shaykh Ismail Kamdar at ismail.kamdar@islamicselfhelp.com.