Q 4: What are the best Islamic books for those who want to perfect their Iman (faith) and to meet Allah (Exalted be He) while He is pleased with them? There are many books and I often feel confused. (Part No. 12; Page No. 125

A: You should study the Book of Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) which contains guidance and light and the Sunnah of his Messenger (peace be upon him). You should also study the books of Tafsir (exegesis of the meanings of the Qur'an) and that of the science of Hadith with the help of specialized scholars. It is important that you act upon what you learn. Whoever acts upon what they learn will be granted the knowledge of things that they do not know. The following books are highly recommended: the Two Sahih (authentic) Books of Hadith (i.e., Al-Bukhari and Muslim), Bulugh Al-Maram, `Umdat Al-Hadith by `Abdul-Ghany ibn `Abdul-Wahid Al-Maqdisy, Muntaqa Al-Khbar and Zad Al-Ma`ad by Ibn Al-Qayyim and Al-`Aqidah Al-Wasittiyah by Shaykh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (May Allah be merciful with them both) in addition to Al-Tawhid (Book of monotheism), Kashf Al-Shubuhat, and Fath Al-Majid.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!