Islamic Reference Library

ECYS has access to an extensive library of both Arabic and English books collated from all parts of the Muslim world. A large proportion of the Arabic texts are antique and the prints are from the most authentic publishers, many of which are ‘Tab’a Asliyyah’. ECYS also holds manuscripts which are held in safe storage.

This is the first library of this kind in Essex and one of the oldest collections in the South East of England. Arabic books are only accessible by prior appointment and cannot be borrowed out.

English books can be borrowed by students who are enrolled at one of our Madrasahs. For more information please