Books Recommended for Reading in Matters of Creed
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Question:
The questioner from Syria says: Your Eminence! I want to gain knowledge of the matters of my religion, especially in creed. What books do you advise me and my colleagues to read on creed? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
I advise you and every Muslim to read the Qur'an. It is the book of the great creed. We advise you to read the Noble Qur'an, to recite it frequently, to reflect on its meanings, and to memorize it if possible. It is the Book of Allah, the greatest book, and the most truthful book. It contains an explanation of the creed that Allah commanded His servants to follow, including tawhid (the oneness of Allah), the names, and the attributes, and so on. So, you should read the Qur'an frequently, reflect on it, and ponder its meanings, and ask about whatever is difficult for you. It is the Book of Allah, containing guidance and light. Likewise, the hadith of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), if possible, such as the book *Al-Arba'in al-Nawawiyyah* and its completion by Ibn Rajab, which contains fifty hadiths. If you can memorize them, they contain good hadiths. Also, *Umdat al-Hadith* by Shaykh Abdul Ghani; *Umdat al-Hadith* contains authentic hadiths that you can memorize. *Al-'Aqidah al-Wasitiyyah* by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah is a good book, a good creed, summarized from the Book and the Sunnah. It is a great book. *Kitab al-Tawhid* by Shaykh Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab (may Allah have mercy on him), *Al-Thalathah al-Usul* (The Three Principles) by Shaykh Muhammad, *Al-Thalathah al-Usul*, and *Al-Qawa'id al-Arba'* (The Four Rules). All these are good books. *Kashf al-Shubuhat* (Clarification of Doubts) by Shaykh Muhammad is also a good book. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you and bless you, may the Shaykh be respected.
The questioner from Syria says: Your Eminence! I want to gain knowledge of the matters of my religion, especially in creed. What books do you advise me and my colleagues to read on creed? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
I advise you and every Muslim to read the Qur'an. It is the book of the great creed. We advise you to read the Noble Qur'an, to recite it frequently, to reflect on its meanings, and to memorize it if possible. It is the Book of Allah, the greatest book, and the most truthful book. It contains an explanation of the creed that Allah commanded His servants to follow, including tawhid (the oneness of Allah), the names, and the attributes, and so on. So, you should read the Qur'an frequently, reflect on it, and ponder its meanings, and ask about whatever is difficult for you. It is the Book of Allah, containing guidance and light. Likewise, the hadith of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), if possible, such as the book *Al-Arba'in al-Nawawiyyah* and its completion by Ibn Rajab, which contains fifty hadiths. If you can memorize them, they contain good hadiths. Also, *Umdat al-Hadith* by Shaykh Abdul Ghani; *Umdat al-Hadith* contains authentic hadiths that you can memorize. *Al-'Aqidah al-Wasitiyyah* by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah is a good book, a good creed, summarized from the Book and the Sunnah. It is a great book. *Kitab al-Tawhid* by Shaykh Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab (may Allah have mercy on him), *Al-Thalathah al-Usul* (The Three Principles) by Shaykh Muhammad, *Al-Thalathah al-Usul*, and *Al-Qawa'id al-Arba'* (The Four Rules). All these are good books. *Kashf al-Shubuhat* (Clarification of Doubts) by Shaykh Muhammad is also a good book. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you and bless you, may the Shaykh be respected.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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