Our Journey

The story of Kutub Khaana began not just with books — but with an idea that touched hearts.

In 2021, Mohammad Anas and Mahmood ur Rahman (popularly known as Abu Zaid Farzi, a well-known Islamic scholar and public speaker) co-founded a unique initiative in Deoband: the Kutub Khaana (کتب خانہ) Restaurant.

It wasn’t just a place to eat — it was the first of its kind: a fusion of food and Islamic books. Guests didn’t just come for the meals; they came for the experience — dining amidst shelves of sacred knowledge. The books weren’t for sale, but placed there to serve the cause of Ilm (Islamic knowledge).

The restaurant quickly gained love and recognition across India and the Urdu-speaking world. But as time passed, the restaurant was sold. Yet the passion for serving knowledge never faded.

And so, the journey evolved.

What began as a kutub khaana in a café has now been reborn — as a dedicated online platform for Islamic books, rooted in the same values of Ilm, access, sincerity, and service.

Today, Kutub Khaana (Books) continues that original mission:
To keep sacred knowledge alive and accessible — beyond four walls, across India, and into the wider world.

— WHAT WE OFFER —

Kutub Khaana offers a wide range of Islamic books in Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, and English. Our collection is available both online and offline (by appointment), featuring a mix of ready-stocked titles and books sourced on demand through dropshipping. We provide shipping across India as well as internationally, with a case-by-case return policy for damaged items. Our growing collection is carefully curated under the guidance of scholars to ensure authenticity and relevance. We proudly serve students, scholars, teachers, and every curious soul seeking a deeper connection with authentic Islamic knowledge.

— OUR PURPOSE —

We are not merely a business — we are a khidmat (service), rooted in the intention to revive the culture of reading and bridge the gap between classical Islamic texts and today’s seekers. Our mission is to deliver books that educate, uplift, and connect hearts to the Deen. While we do not claim authority over the authorship, publication, or origin of each book, our role remains clear: to facilitate access to beneficial knowledge with integrity, clarity, and a modest service margin. Headquartered in Deoband — a world-renowned center of Islamic learning — our soul is grounded in tradition and reverence for Ilm. Yet our service is global. Powered by technology and driven by sincerity, we strive to reach seekers of knowledge everywhere — from homes and madaris in India to institutions and readers across the world.