What is the suggested order for studying the aforementioned books of creed for beginners, and are there other books you would recommend?
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The beginner in seeking knowledge should first study the fundamentals of faith in light of the Qur’an and , or the creed of Ahl al-Sunnah by Al-Uthaymeen. Then, he should read Kitab al- by Shaykh al-Islam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab and Al-Wasitiyyah by Ibn Taymiyyah, along with easy explanations such as those by Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen. In addition, the collection on creed by Dr. Omar Suleiman al-Ashqar can be added. After mastering these, the student can then study major works such as Sharh al-Tahawiyyah by Ibn Abi al-Izz and the books of Ibn Taymiyyah.
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