How do I begin seeking Islamic religious knowledge, and what books would help me achieve the ability to respond to the misconceptions of Islam's enemies and master the basic Sharia matters?
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We have previously discussed seeking knowledge and its methodology in earlier fatwas. As for the books that address the methodology of seeking knowledge, there are many, including: "A Practical Program for Jurists" by Abdul Aziz Al-Qari, "The Adornments of the Student of Knowledge" by Bakr Abu Zayd, "The Etiquette of Seeking Knowledge" by Al-Shawkani, and "A Reminder for the Listener and Speaker" by Ibn Jama'ah, among others.
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