What Is Islamic Self Help?
Self-help is the process of empowering individuals to develop essential life skills such as confidence, focus, time management, stress control, and positive thinking. Islamic Self Help integrates these personal development principles with authentic Islamic teachings, offering a balanced and holistic approach to growth.
Many Muslims today seek to enhance their personal and professional lives while remaining true to their faith. Our mission is to provide structured, practical, and spiritually grounded resources that support this goal.
Our platform offers a growing collection of eBooks and online courses designed to help individuals reach their potential while staying anchored in Islamic values.
Our Vision
Established in April 2015, Islamic Self Help strives to nurture a generation of confident, disciplined, and visionary Muslims who can make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.
By combining timeless Islamic guidance with modern personal development principles, we aim to revive a culture of leadership, excellence, and purposeful living in the Muslim ummah — in shaa Allah.
About the Founder
Islamic Self Help was founded by Ismail Kamdar, a scholar, author, and personal development educator with over two decades of experience in Islamic studies and education.
Shaykh Ismail began studying Islam at the age of 13 and completed the ʿĀlim program in his youth. Over time, he combined his background in classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary self-development strategies, creating a structured, faith-based approach to personal growth.
In addition to his role as founder of Islamic Self Help, he has served as a lecturer, curriculum developer, and senior instructor in various educational institutions. He has authored multiple books on spirituality, productivity, and Islamic history, and has taught thousands of students globally through online and in-person programs.
His work focuses on empowering Muslims to live purposeful, productive, and spiritually fulfilling lives rooted in authentic Islamic teachings.
Support the Mission
Islamic Self Help is currently operated and funded by Shaykh Ismail Kamdar. Your support helps sustain and grow this initiative, enabling the creation of more valuable educational resources for the global Muslim community. We are currently seeking 400 supporters to sustain this website. Learn more about our Supporter Membership Program here, which offers full access to all our courses and ebooks at an affordable price.