Which Book Should I Start With?
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.
