Dar Al-Ifta explained that beneficial Islamic religious books are too numerous to be fully listed, while highlighting a selection of established works covering worship, transactions, creed, and other areas of Islamic knowledge.
The selection includes notable books on Hadith, Quranic interpretation, Islamic jurisprudence across different schools, and Islamic creed.
Best Books on Hadith
Among the recommended works are:
- Al-Targhib wa al-Tarhib by Al-Hafiz Abd al-Azim Al-Mundhiri.
- Subul al-Salam, Commentary on Bulugh al-Maram by Imam Al-San'ani.
- Nayl al-Awtar by Imam Al-Shawkani.
- Commentary on Mukhtasar al-Zabidi by Sheikh Al-Sharqawi.
These works address Prophetic traditions related to legal rulings, worship, ethics, and Islamic practice.
Best Books on Quranic Interpretation
The highlighted Tafsir works include:
- Tafsir of the Holy Quran by Abu al-Su'ud.
- Tafsir of the Holy Quran by Al-Naysaburi.
- Al-Jami' li Ahkam al-Quran by Imam Al-Qurtubi.
- Tafsir al-Quran by Muhammad Abduh.
Each work follows a distinct approach to explaining the Quran and its meanings.
Best Books on Islamic Jurisprudence
Islamic jurisprudence includes different schools, each with its own major scholarly references.
Hanafi Fiqh Books
- Maraqi al-Falah Sharh Nur al-Idah by Al-Shurunbulali.
- Al-Ikhtiyar Sharh Ta'lil al-Mukhtar by Abdullah Mahmud Al-Mawsili.
- Bada'i al-Sana'i fi Tartib al-Shara'i by Ala al-Din Abu Bakr Al-Kasani.
Shafi'i Fiqh Books
- Hashiyat al-Bujayrimi 'ala Sharh al-Khatib by Sheikh Sulayman Al-Bujayrimi.
- Al-Majmu' Sharh al-Muhadhdhab by Imam Al-Nawawi.
Maliki Fiqh Books
- Aqrab al-Masalik ila Madhhab al-Imam Malik by Al-Dardir.
Hanbali Fiqh Books
- Al-Iqna' by Abu al-Naja Al-Hajjawi.
- Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah.
- Al-Sharh al-Kabir by Ibn Qudamah.
Best Books on Islamic Creed
The selection also includes books dealing with Islamic creed and monotheism, including:
- Sharh al-Kharida by Al-Dardir.
- Risalat al-Tawhid by Sheikh Muhammad Abduh.
These works address topics related to monotheism, faith, and fundamental matters of Islamic belief.
A Book on Fiqh Across the Four Schools
Al-Fiqh 'ala al-Madhahib al-Arba'ah by Sheikh Abd al-Rahman Al-Jaziri is among the books that present jurisprudential rulings according to the four major Sunni schools.
Such works help readers understand different scholarly approaches and areas of agreement and disagreement in Islamic jurisprudence.
How to Choose the Right Islamic Book
Choosing an Islamic book depends on the subject being studied and the reader's level of knowledge.
Beginners generally benefit from concise and accessible books, while advanced students can move toward detailed commentaries and specialized references.
A gradual approach to studying Hadith, Tafsir, Fiqh, and Creed can help readers develop a more organized understanding of Islamic scholarship.
What Islamic books did Dar Al-Ifta highlight?
The selection includes books on Hadith, Tafsir, Fiqh, and Creed, such as Al-Targhib wa al-Tarhib, Al-Jami' li Ahkam al-Quran, Al-Mughni, and Risalat al-Tawhid.
What are the main Hadith books on the list?
They include Al-Targhib wa al-Tarhib, Subul al-Salam, and Nayl al-Awtar.
What are the main Quran Tafsir books?
The list includes the Tafsir of Abu al-Su'ud, Al-Naysaburi's Tafsir, Al-Qurtubi's Al-Jami' li Ahkam al-Quran, and Muhammad Abduh's Tafsir.
Which Fiqh books represent the four schools?
Examples include Bada'i al-Sana'i for Hanafi Fiqh, Al-Majmu' for Shafi'i Fiqh, Aqrab al-Masalik for Maliki Fiqh, and Al-Mughni for Hanbali Fiqh.
Are all of these books suitable for beginners?
Not necessarily. The books vary in complexity, so readers should begin with works appropriate to their level before moving to more advanced references.
