My go-to place to find the Qur'an, Islamic books, mini flags, history books of SWANA countries, and also small gifts. The owner (Jarir) and his brother (Bandar) always treat their customers like family. Also, if you're a cat person, you'll like it even more there, because their store "meow-nager" is very friendly, social, and cute! read more

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The owner was very helpful, very serious but very helpful. The prices are very reasonable. It's on a major street so easy to find. I this Mexican will be back for learning Arabic! read more

Came in for the first time today to find English translated Islamic books (specifically for learning how to pray in Arabic with English translation) honestly had a great experience, and was even given a free book by one of the owners. I recommend coming by especially if you're a revert. read more

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Depth. This place has depth. You could spend a lifetime delving into the books. It also has a very beautiful cat.

Spontaneously made the hour drive 2 months or so ago after my shift and I was not let down! The two owners greeted me with kindness, they were an awesome duo! I was getting book recommendations and suggestions. I caved and bought a book and was also generously gifted a Quran and a cd storage full of teachings for novices like me! The book recommendation(The Question of Palestine) kickstarted my reading journey again; knowledge is power! read more

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THE Islamic bookstore destination in Southern California. Family owned and run for 2 generations and it's a treasure trove of Arabic, Islamic history, children's stories, Qurans, tafseers and beyond. Go visit this gem, you won't be sorry! read more

Jarir's bookstore is amazing. We often bring students here as a tour for college and high school classes to learn about this wonderful gem. Located just outside of Little Arabia, it is the only Islamic, Arabic bookstore in Southern California I believe. There's also lots of books in English. The first think you notice it they offer you tea, then the variety of books for children, and all ages. I found a book by Edward Said that I had been looking for. read more

I wanted to buy Quran in large font and easy tafseer for kids , a friend recommended Jarir books. I ordered few books online and on receiving realized that the font was very small. I requested the customer service if I could return it in the store, since I live close by. Went there and was so impressed to see such a wide collection of Islamic books. The owner was very kind and informative . He helped us answer our questions and made some great recommendations. Also was kind enough to give discounts without even asking. The prices were fair . Would be going back soon inshaAllah. read more

Amazing service Really good selection of books If you can't find any they will order it for you read more

Jarir bookstore is worth all the hype. Not just another random bookstore but rather a highly diverse world of international published books in Arabic and in English (Approx. over14000 titles) dedicated to all aspects of Islam. From advanced academic researchers to beginners, Jarir covers the entire spectrum of books on Islam, on learning the Arabic language, on Middle Eastern history and cultures, etc... including worldwide shipping. I spent over an hour at Jarir and will come back for more. I bought several books for myself and for family and friends. The owner was extremely helpful, competent and kind. Jarir is a one of a kind establishment, a true gem, which the local islamic community in California and at large in the U.S., must preserve and encourage to thrive. Absolutely recommend! read more

I am so glad I stopped by!! It was a beautiful experience! The store owner is very nice and welcoming. I am not Muslim nor Arabic, so I was a little nervous to ask for The Quran. However, he was welcoming and gave me lots of information to help me pick a Quran. I appreciate the openness, made me eager to learn and felt comfortable in the shop. Thank you for the knowledge and great experience! read more

Nice place, Variety of helpful books and resources. Very well educated owner and sons. Every time we go there, the hospitality is great. read more

Great Bookstore. Good service. Jarir, the son, help me find the books that I needed. He was very nice.

My family and I went in over the weekend and were so pleased with the excellent customer service. Two brothers own this bookstore, They were so nice and so helpful to us. I really appreciate the knowledge and all the time spent with me and my family great place to get great books come check it out. They have a lot of options for all ages to gain more information, really neat spot to purchase books. You have to Support this small business! read more

One of a kind place. It's so hard to find Islamic literature in one place. They have a great selection and especially for kids. There are so many quality teaching materials for kids. Also the service is amazing. They're so kind, respectful and knowledgeable. You ask it, they know it. They give great advice. Great place to educate yourself, others and for buying amazing meaningful gifts for housewarmings, birthdays(especially kids' birthdays), a new venture etc. Many duas for the owners who are such an asset to the community. read more

A true hidden gem with exceptional customer service. If the book you're looking for not in the store "extremely rare" they'll make sure it's available to you in a timely manner. Books from all around the world and renowned international authors. It's a must place to visit. read more

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I Love, the Large Selection of Islamic Books . The Muslim Brother there at the time, Treated me with Respect. I would advise Anyone to go to this Location for all your Book needs. I was Very Happy, and Very Motivated, to learn from the Books I had purchased before. I'm going back, because I Love the Treatment, I received before, when going there. They have EVERYTHING YOU NEED, SO MUCH ISLAMIC BOOKS, I FEEL LIKE A CHILD IN A CANDY STORE. ALL PRAISES ARE DUE TO ALLAH. MY THANKS TO THE GREAT TEAM OF PEOPLE WORKING HERE. I'M ON MY WAY BACK AGAIN TODAY. read more

Love this place and they have all your Islamic books needs both in English & Arabic. The owners of this place is very knowledgeable and knows pretty much knows every book on from advanced and beginner levels on Islam. It is also great for kids Islamic supplies for them to learn about the Deen and get a good start. Also you can donate some of your old Islamic book to the store in which they keep or they donate to Islamic centers and outreach programs. read more

I was looking for a certain book subject that are very rare to be found even in big chains. I met Mr. Jarir, and I explained the subject, topics and the approach that I need to find in the book I'm looking for. Mr Jarir, to my surprise, was not just aware about the books that have what I'm looking for, but he was even comparing them to me offering his personal opinion objectively about each book! I enjoyed my conversation with him as if I was in a conference having a fruitful debate about the subject! The bookstore has huge variety of books with affordable prices. The only thing I recommend though is to have a reading section where people can sit and read while they're trying to find what they're looking for, or may be even a section that is dedicated for readers and offers coffee as well. read more

Jarir Bookstore - Bookstores Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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This is one of the only places to get high quality books in person still and their selection of Islamic and Middle Eastern books is unrivaled their prices are very good and I highly recommend you checking them out if you're in the Anaheim area I drive down from Los Angeles just for their service and their selection of books read more

On my first visit I received wonderful service and they have such a large and great selection of books, they had exactly what I was looking for(: read more

An Excellent Middle Eastern Book Store!! Great books in Arabic, English and childrens books, too! They have a wide variety of middle eastern cookbooks, Quran's, Religious books and other things to learn about middle eastern culture. Prayer rugs, sculpted art pieces are all around and they even sell some mini roll on perfume for men and women! If you are looking for books on Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, and the middle east in general, this is your best bet! read more

This bookstore is amazing!!! Family owned and operated and so welcoming. This is what a bookstore with such amazing specialization should be. I loved meeting the family and talking with them about numerous concepts, literary and spiritual in every way. Please take a trip to this wonderful shop. You will not regret it. read more

Jarir is one of the best resources for scholars of the Arabic language on the West Coast to get their fix of foreign language resources ranging from translated versions of Henry James to budget editions of the journeys of Ibn Battutah to beautifully engraved editions of Hadith literature (I've bought all three). Dictionaries, cookbooks, textbooks and children's books are also available, if one is looking for that sort of thing. Although prices can be a bit higher then on Amazon, or any of the other online resources, their incredibly knowledgable and friendly staff definitely makes up for any price differential from the internet and are more then willing to help a newcomer find any book within the cramped (and rather disorganized) confines of their store. Overall: Five Stars. An excellent selection of Arabic texts and excellent service make this bookstore a must-visit for anyone studying Arabic in Southern (and perhaps even Northern) California. Extras: Accessible by the OCTA 35 and 50 busses. In a mall with tons of Arabic dining options. Online ordering available. read more

Amazing to have such a big selection of Arabic books in Anaheim. I was able to find all books I was interested in. I also found books for my daughter to teach her Arabic. Thank you! read more

One of the best Islamic book stores I've been too. Various types of literature on Islamic spirituality.

Great place for Arabic kids' books and all sorts of Islamic resources :) discovered lots of great finds. read more

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The owner was so rude, he wasn't interested in really helping me. I asked for a book and he gave me a ripped book and when I asked for another copy, he told his assistant that "she can wait" while he kept speaking to his assistant. When he finally gave me the book and we were ready to check out, he gave me a bookmark but threw it at the book instead of handing it to me. Extremely bad service, I will not be returning! read more

I stopped in here 2 weeks back to buy an Egyptian flag. Jarir was able to find one quickly. This is the only store in Little Arabia that had one, surprisingly. They also have a selection of flags from other Middle Eastern flags. Its worth a visit if you want to find some Middle Eastern goods besides the typical tourist items. read more

As someone who is only just taking their first steps on their journey into Islam I am so glad to have stumbled upon this place. The shop keepers are the most knowledgeable people when it comes to their stock. They have plenty of books in English as well as Arabic on any topic you can think of. I hope these doors stay open for a long long time. read more

We met Jarir (the owner) and told him we wanted to find learning books for our 5 year daughters. He walked us over to several AISLES full of children's books! We were quite shocked at how many hundreds and hundreds of books there were! Everything from baby books to school curriculums, storybooks, wall posters, electronic devices and more! It was GREAT!!!! We are thankful to find this location and see that the books were also reasonably priced. Amazon and EBay cannot beat this place!! read more

The best spiritual bookstore for followers of the straight path. The depth of Islamic and Arabic studies is vast. There are books for beginners as well as advanced subjects. Law, philosophy, Islamic science and poetry. read more

Amazing selections for english speaking muslims as well as arabic speakers. May Allah keep you successful in distributing knowledge to all. read more

Every time my husband wants a book in Arabic I call them they are very helpful I end up being very satisfied buying from them. A great idea for ARAB book lovers. I'm glad to have you so close to us read more

They have a HUGE selection of so many different type of books. Its so nice to know that these are all available so close to home and it was awesome to meet the owner and his family, they were so kind and very helpful! read more

May Allah bless the owner Mr Jarir along with his workers, he has truly helped me find my way back to Allah. I love this store so much, it holds a special place in my heart. I will always come back for more. read more

This store has one of the largest selection of Arabic books. The service was very good and I was really surprised how I was able to find alot of books that I couldn't find anywhere else. There also are shelves with audio recordings and small items. I mainly came for the books. The website is also very helpful for looking up specific items and finding the store. read more

Really awesome bookstore. Found a lot of good reads here and even Quran help books here. It has a really good location for me because I can go read some books and head over to the other markets next door. They have really great service. The younger guy seems more cool and helpful, but one time there was an older guy there and while I was reading in one of the stalls he kept walking back and forth in my aisle disrupting me when he couldve walked thru another aisle to get to the back room. He was also a perv because that day when I was ready to check out I saw him looking at some nasty photos on his computer. ewww. read more

I met Jarir today and he is a super nice guy, he literally gave me the chair out of his office (instead of the shirt off his back). Their bookstore is stocked to the ceiling and they have an excellent website. www.jarirbookstore.com All of their books are in Arabic and they have thousands of titles, childrens books, religious (Qur'ans), they even have English books translated in to Arabic. If you're looking for Arabic language books in southern California this is the place. read more