Q 3: What are the useful books other than the Qur'an for those seeking Islamic knowledge in the fields of Tafsir (exegesis of the meanings of the Qur'an), Hadith, Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), and the Arabic language? May Allah safeguard and support you, Amen. A: The following are some of the important books of Tafsir: "Tafsir Ibn Jarir Al-Tabary," "Tafsir Al-Baghawy," and "Tafsir Ibn Kathir." In Hadith: "Fathul Bary" by Ibn Hajar Al-`Asqalany, which is the commentary on the Sahih (authentic) Book of Hadith of Al-Bukhari and "Sharh Al-Nawawy for Sahih Muslim." In Fiqh: "Al-Majmu`" by Al-Nawawy, which is the commentary on the book "Al-Muhadhab" by Al-Shirazy, "Al-Mughny" by Ibn Qudamah, and "Al-Um" by Al-Shafi`y. In the Arabic language: "Lisan Al-`Arab" by Ibn Manzhur and "Al-Qamus Al-Muhit" by Al-Fayruz Abady. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions. The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta' Member Deputy Chairman Chairman `Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan `Abdul-Razzaq `Afify `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz (Part No. 3; Page No. 186