Asalaamu Alaykum
after getting hold of the bare basics; I’d really advise reading some basic books on the Names and Attributes of Allaah ta’ala and tawheed; and then the other aspects of aqeedah; but we will cover this most important pillar first; as there are many beneficial works that will give you an excellent basis to start off with. I am aware that those new to the deen are often faced with financial constraints; therefore I have chosen books that are inexpensive and widely available InshaAllaah.
The first book I will recommend is Kitab at-tauhid; there are many versions of this book; most others having commentary. I am recommending the one without commentary; as it is quite self-explanatory anyway InshaAllaah but feel free to get one with if you feel it will help you.
Next up; is a very nice book MashaAllaah that I recently purchased for a young girl interested in Islam. It is a pocket-size version of the book ‘usool ul-thalaata’ or ‘The Three Fundamental Principles.’
Next up is a beautiful book by Shaykh Ibn Baaz; very simple and easy to read. Make sure you get the ‘Second Edition’ because it has more references; and also some corrections from the first edition MashaAllaah.
Next is a book about the categories of Tawheed. Very simple and short; but helps to clarify them very well and also refutes some of those who have invented new categories of tawheed.
Next is an absolute ‘must-have’! Very eloquently written and easy to read; with each chapter only being a page or so. It summarises all the important issues of belief; into one short volume.
Finally in this section; a really lovely book about The Names and Attributes of Allaah; very clear and concise; and also has information about the beliefs that some of the deviated sects held in the past with regard to The Names and Attributes of our Rabb [Lord].
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