Seeking Knowledge to Be a Better Muslim - As-Salamu Alaikum
Assalamu Alaikum, I’m looking for good websites, channels, or books to learn about Islam. I want reliable, easy-to-follow resources that help me grow spiritually without getting into confusing sectarian debates. My goals are: - To please Allah and follow His commands. - Learn correct rulings and avoid what’s haram. - Strengthen my connection with Allah and increase my iman. - Try to adopt the manners and characteristics of the Prophet ﷺ, the Sahabah, and the Prophet’s wives. - Understand the Quran’s tafsir from a practical/basic perspective - lessons and what Allah is asking of us in verses, not deep technical sciences of tafsir. - Be a good future role model for my children and a good wife. - Overcome waswas (whispers of doubt). - Ultimately, reach Jannah and stay away from Hell. I don’t want to become a scholar or teacher - just to do my part and hope Allah accepts it. I follow Hanafi fiqh because most of my community here in London follows it, and I don’t plan to change that. I know there can be differences and even issues of bid’ah sometimes tied to madhahib, and I’m open to learning why rulings differ. What’s been putting me off is seeing lots of online arguing. I’ve seen people on social media criticizing certain scholars and groups, and it’s honestly discouraging when I’m just a layperson who only knows the basics. I don’t want to get involved in the politics or label myself with a particular group - I just want to be part of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaah in a sincere way. Can anyone suggest trustworthy, moderate resources (websites, books, lecture series, or YouTube channels) that focus on practical learning, spirituality, correct fiqh practice from a mainstream Sunni perspective, and approachable tafsir for beginners? JazakAllah khair.