Which Book Should I Start With?


Answered by: Shaikh Khaalid 'Abdur Rahmaan (hafithahullah)
Questioned posed and translated by: Abu 'Abdis Salaam Siddiq Al Juyaanee

Q: O Shaikh, the scholars advise the students of knowledge to read the collection of books authored by Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) and his student Imaam Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah). Which of their many books do you advise the students to begin with?

A: When it comes to the books authored by Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) and his student Imaam Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah), one should begin with those books authored by Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) that focus on the sound Islamic Creed. 

Q: O Shaikh, so I understand correctly, books like 'Aqeedatul Waasitiyyah and Al Hamawiyyah for example?

A:  Yes the likes of these books, you have understood correctly.