Islam: Essential Learning for Well-Roundedness

Please find below a compiled list of essential introductory learning materials (books and lecture series) to reference initially on your Islamic journey. The 6 branches of knowledge emphasized are Quran, Hadith, Aqidah, Fiqh, Seerah, and Tazkiya.

Islamic Sciences

Quran

• The Clear Quran (Tr. Mustafa Khattab)
• Quran.com tafsir (exegesis) — Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Maarif-Ul-Quran

Hadith (Prophetic reports)

• 40 Hadiths Nawawwi (Imam Nawawwi) — Online Reference
• Riyad as-Saliheen (Imam Nawawwi) — Online Reference

Aqidah (Creed)

• Tahawiya (Tr. Hamza Yusuf) —Sh Hamza Yusuf lectures

Fiqh (Islamic Law)

• Ascent to Felicity (Tr. Farraz Khan) — SeekersGuidance Class

Seerah (Prophetic story)

• Muhammad (Martin Lings)
• Seerah series (Yasir Qadhi)

Tazkiya (Spirituality)

• Tassawuf (Muhammad Ninowy)
• Journey to God (Jasser Auda)