Islamic Book Cover Design – “The Major Sins” by Imām al-Dhahabī

Islamic Book Cover – Germantown Masjid

A Scholarly Design for a Timeless Work

Highlighting the classical Islamic work Al-Kabāʾir (The Major Sins) by Imām al-Dhahabī, this book cover design blends scholarly seriousness with modern visual clarity. The layout reflects the gravity of the subject while maintaining an elegant, readable, and culturally respectful Islamic aesthetic.

Project Overview

This project focused on presenting a classical Islamic text with a dignified, authoritative, and contemporary visual identity. The cover design balances Arabic calligraphy and bold English typography, ensuring the book appeals to both traditional students of knowledge and modern readers.

Special attention was given to hierarchy, spacing, and tone—allowing the subject matter to remain impactful without distraction. The final design reflects the seriousness of the topic while preserving readability and visual harmony across the front cover, spine, and back cover.

What We Did

• Professional Islamic book cover design (front, spine, and back)
• Balanced integration of Arabic calligraphy and English typography
• Scholarly yet modern visual identity
• Print-ready layout suitable for mass distribution
• Design aligned with Islamic publishing and dawah standards
• A timeless aesthetic appropriate for conferences and educational settings

Outcome

• Successfully prepared the book for official conference distribution
• Elevated the professional presentation of the publication
• Strengthened Germantown Masjid’s educational and dawah branding
• Received positive feedback for clarity, elegance, and scholarly tone
• Created a reusable visual standard for future Islamic publications