Shipping policy

Delivery Policy

Our Shipping Policy was last updated in November 2022. Following are the terms and conditions that constitute our Shipping Policy.

It is a good idea to take a look at our Terms of Service before reading these policies.

General Information

All orders are subject to product availability. If an item is not in stock at the time you place your order, we will notify you and refund you the total amount of your order, using the original method of payment. We may offer to keep an item on back order and deliver when it is in back in stock. We will, however, give you the option. Prices are as indicated on the listings. Please email us or contact us to request bulk discounts for Islamic Centres and Schools. 

Delivery

The items offered on our website are available for delivery to worldwide addresses.

Delivery Processing Time

Unless there are exceptional circumstances, we try to fulfil your order within four business days after the date of order. Business days include Monday to Friday, excluding any holidays.

If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, shipments may be delayed by a few days. If there is a significant delay in processing your order, we will contact you via the contact info you have provided. 

Delivery Transit Time

Once you place an order, an estimated delivery time will be provided to you. Typical handling time is about 1-3 days, and the delivery times will be estimated and commenced from the date of shipping rather than the date of order. 

The date of delivery may vary due to carrier shipping practices, delivery location, method of delivery, and the items that are ordered. Products may also be delivered in separate shipments.

Delivery Options

  • Item(s) shipped to your delivery location - Additional cost
  • Item(s) can be picked up - No additional cost
    • You will be notified when your order is ready for pickup.

Depending on the shipping rate chosen at the checkout page, here is the approximate delivery timing for Local Deliveries (Sydney, NSW, Australia):

  • Regular - 1-2 days
  • Metro - Up to 4 days
  • Rural - Up to 2 weeks

Delivery timings will depend on where you want the item(s) delivered to:

  • Local
  • Province/Territory-wide
  • Countrywide
  • World wide

Delivery Instructions

You can provide delivery-specific instructions once you proceed to the checkout page of our website.

Shipping Costs & Delivery Estimates

Shipping costs are based on the weight of your order and delivery method.

To find out how much your order will cost, simply add the items you would like to purchase to your cart and proceed to the checkout page. Once at the checkout screen, shipping charges will be displayed. 

Additional shipping charges may apply to your order if the delivery is to remote areas or for large, heavy items. You will be advised of any additional charges once at the checkout page.

Sales tax is charged according to the province or territory to which the item is shipped.

Shipping prices depend on where you want the delivery:

  • Local
  • Province/Territory-wide
  • Countrywide
  • World wide

Exact prices will be available at the checkout page.

Note: We do not make any profit from shipping or delivery costs; they are determined based on weight, price of items, and packaging costs.

On occasion, we have some free shipping promotions a couple of times a year, so you can keep an eye out for that on our Instagram or Facebook page.

Shipment Confirmation & Order Tracking

You will receive a Shipment Confirmation Email once your order has shipped containing your tracking number(s). The tracking number will be active within 24 hours of the order date and time.

Customs, Duties & Taxes

Shia Books Australia is not responsible for customs and taxes applied to your order. All fees imposed during or after shipping are the customer's responsibility (tariffs, taxes, etc.).

Damages

Shia Books Australia is not liable for any products damaged or lost during shipping. If you received damaged order, please contact us immediately (contact information at the bottom).

Please save all packaging materials and damaged goods before contacting us.

Received Orders

Once you receive your order, you might see some extra products that you did not order. When this is the case, those products are gifts from Shia Books Australia and do not need to be returned. 

If you have received something incorrect, or the item you ordered is not inside your package, please let us know within 48 hours of when you received it.