Studies for a new Muslim

[Abdullah00]

Assalaam Alaykum brothers and sisters.

I am a new Muslim(Alhamdulliah) wondering what is the most important thing I should be studying right now. Also if you could point me in the direction of books, articles, general information pertinent to the subject you brothers and sisters recommend for me to start studying. hehe I would also appreciate any helpful comments suggestions or anything for a new Muslims.

Assalaam Alaykum

[rahma]

Sunnipath offers several courses at reduced prices for new muslims. Unfortunately, the fall semester just got underway, so you'll have to wait for the spring semester

Introduction to Islamic Belief
Essentials of Islam Hanafi, Maliki and Shafi'i.
Understanding Islam

[Abd'Al-Muqtadir]

Walaikum Asalam Wa Rahmatullah,
May Allah reward you abundantly for coming to the true way of life! Ameen.
So what should you be doing now? I believe you should be studying, the Fiqh books, which is belief books, so you can join a Madhab- School of thought/law. Therefore, you can always look to your Madhab, for advice. I also believe you should look into how to pray, and how to become more better muslims. Insha'Allah I will post some links for you to check out

http://www.muslimconverts.com/
http://www.geocities.com/mutmainaa/l...resources.html
http://www.geocities.com/mutmainaa/index1.html
http://qa.sunnipath.com/

Also you can ask us in SF, if you need any help or if you are confused about anything. We welcome you to Al-Islam, and we hope that you can be a great Muslim, Inssha'Allah.

Also, study the Qur'an, try and learn Arabic, so you can read the verses that Allah has sent down. Also visit your local Masjid so you can learn more, and there will be brothers there that can also help you

Walaikum Asalam Wa Rahmatullah.

[SisterSabiha]

Br what I have found to work for me is to learn to pray first and make baby steps with the rest. Take SP courses when you can, they are incredibly helpful! Also look into what is predominately in your area. If most are Hanafi, Shafi'i, etc, choose the one in your area so that it is easy for you to find a knowledgeable person to speak with. Also it is good to listen to lectures, Hamza Yusuf is really great.

[Abd'Al-Muqtadir]

Br what I have found to work for me is to learn to pray first and make baby steps with the rest. Take SP courses when you can, they are incredibly helpful! Also look into what is predominately in your area. If most are Hanafi, Shafi'i, etc, choose the one in your area so that it is easy for you to find a knowledgeable person to speak with. Also it is good to listen to lectures, Hamza Yusuf is really great.

I would agree to that 100%

[Abu Muhsin]

As-salamu 'alaikum,

You should be learning your basic fard Aqidah and Fiqh.
I would recommend the Aqidah of Imam Abu Ja'far al-Tahawi .
You can download the audio lectures with explanation on www.ihsanpath.net
I would also recommend you to learn the Fiqh of one of the three madhabs, Hanafi, Shafi'i or Maliki. There is a basic book on Hanafi Fiqh called the Sahifa on the same website. Couple this with reading the Qur'an, the Sirah of the Prophet and general articles including spiritual wisdom.

May I ask, where do you live and what is your background?

wassalam

[Abdullah00]

As-salamu 'alaikum,

You should be learning your basic fard Aqidah and Fiqh.
I would recommend the Aqidah of Imam Abu Ja'far al-Tahawi .
You can download the audio lectures with explanation on www.ihsanpath.net
I would also recommend you to learn the Fiqh of one of the three madhabs, Hanafi, Shafi'i or Maliki. There is a basic book on Hanafi Fiqh called the Sahifa on the same website. Couple this with reading the Qur'an, the Sirah of the Prophet and general articles including spiritual wisdom.

May I ask, where do you live and what is your background?

wassalam

Assalaam Alaykum brother Abu Ata'Allah

Currently brother I live in nw florida, united states. What do you mean when asking my background? On the new muslim forum I posted a summary of how I came to Islam.

-Also, Jazak Allah Khair for all the responses.