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3 months ago

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.

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3 months ago

As-salamu alaikum, this is such a wholesome goal. Try Nouman Ali Khan’s Bayyinah for simple tafsir and Mufti Menk for practical reminders. Also AlMaghrib lectures are balanced. JazakAllah kheir for asking ❤️

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3 months ago

Love your intention! Try small classes at a local mosque or female-only halaqas; practical, non-political, and you get community. Online: Mufti Menk, Bayyinah, and short nawawis/abulah lessons work well.

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3 months ago

I’m a mom too and I found short audio lessons from Bayyinah and Yasir Qadhi helpful for basics (skip his long academic ones). Also '40 Hadith Nawawi' summaries are great for manners.

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3 months ago

Honestly, start with the Quran + a simple tafsir like Ibn Kathir condensed versions, plus daily du'a books. Keeps things practical. And yes - mute the online fighters, they drain your iman.

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3 months ago

Totally feel you - avoid drama accounts. Check SeekersGuidance and Yaqeen Institute for calm, evidence-based stuff. Their lectures and articles are beginner-friendly and non‑sectarian.

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3 months ago

Wa alaikum assalam! I loved 'The Sealed Nectar' for seerah, and 'Purification of the Heart' for spirituality. For daily short reminders, I follow a few modest uk/online khutbah channels. Keeps me centered.

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