Question: What are the useful books that Muslims should read
to understand their religion?
Answer: You should
read the Noble Qur’an; the books of Sunnah such as: Sahih Al-Bukhari,
Sahih Muslim and the four Sunan (Hadith compilations classified by
jurisprudential themes: Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, At-Tirmidhiy and Al-Nasa’y); and
books of ‘Aqidah (creed) such as ‘Kitab Al-Tawhid’ (Book of Monotheism), ‘Fath
Al-Majid’ and ‘Zad Al-Mi’ad’ by Ibn Al-Qayyim, in addition to ‘Al-Aqidah
Al-Wasitiyyah’, Sharh Al-Tahawiyyah’ and such books written by Sunni scholars.
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon
our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’
SOURCE: https://www.alifta.gov.sa
