The most important books recommended for reading
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He says: What books do you advise me to equip myself with regarding tafsir, tawhid (the oneness of Allah), and fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence)?
Answer: The greatest of them is the Qur'an. We advise you to focus on the Noble Qur'an, to read it frequently and reflect on its meanings. It is the source of all good, the most truthful book, and the reference for everything. We advise you to focus on the Qur'an, care for it, recite it frequently, and reflect on its meanings.
Then, books of hadith, such as *Umdat al-Hadith* by 'Abd al-Ghani, *Bulugh al-Maram* by al-Hafiz, and *Al-Muntaqa* by Ibn Taymiyyah. These are good and beneficial books on the chapters of fiqh that will benefit you. Books of 'aqidah (creed), such as *Kitab al-Tawhid* by Shaykh al-Islam Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab, *Kashf al-Shubuhat*, and *Al-Usul al-Thalathah*. These are also good and beneficial books. And *Al-'Aqidah al-Wasitiyyah* by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, *Al-'Aqidah al-Tamriyyah*, and *Al-Humayriyyah*. All of these are beneficial books in 'aqidah by him (may Allah have mercy on him). In fiqh, such as *Zad al-Mustaqni'* by al-Hajjawi and *Umdat al-Fiqh* by al-Muwaqqi. These are beneficial books... We ask Allah for success for us and for you. Yes.
The presenter: O Allah, amen.
Answer: The greatest of them is the Qur'an. We advise you to focus on the Noble Qur'an, to read it frequently and reflect on its meanings. It is the source of all good, the most truthful book, and the reference for everything. We advise you to focus on the Qur'an, care for it, recite it frequently, and reflect on its meanings.
Then, books of hadith, such as *Umdat al-Hadith* by 'Abd al-Ghani, *Bulugh al-Maram* by al-Hafiz, and *Al-Muntaqa* by Ibn Taymiyyah. These are good and beneficial books on the chapters of fiqh that will benefit you. Books of 'aqidah (creed), such as *Kitab al-Tawhid* by Shaykh al-Islam Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab, *Kashf al-Shubuhat*, and *Al-Usul al-Thalathah*. These are also good and beneficial books. And *Al-'Aqidah al-Wasitiyyah* by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, *Al-'Aqidah al-Tamriyyah*, and *Al-Humayriyyah*. All of these are beneficial books in 'aqidah by him (may Allah have mercy on him). In fiqh, such as *Zad al-Mustaqni'* by al-Hajjawi and *Umdat al-Fiqh* by al-Muwaqqi. These are beneficial books... We ask Allah for success for us and for you. Yes.
The presenter: O Allah, amen.
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