Useful books for women

Q: What are the books a woman may read to increase her knowledge?

A: First of all, a Muslim man or woman has to give first priority to reciting, contemplating, and abiding by the Qur'an. After that a Muslim should know about the authentically reported Sunnah of the Messenger (Part No. 12; Page No. 128) (peace be upon him) from books such as `Umdat Al-Hadith by shaykh `Abdul-Ghany Al-Maqdisy. After that a Muslim may read books written by scholars of Ahl-ul-Sunnah wal-Jama`ah (adherents to the Sunnah and the Muslim mainstream) especially the books on `Aqidah (creed) such as Al-Thalathatu-Usul, Al-Qawa`id Al-Arba`, Al-Tawhid, and Kashf Al-Shubuhat by Shaykh Muhammad ibn `Abdul-Wahhab (may Allah be merciful to him), and Fath Al-Majid by his grandson Shaykh `Abdul-Rahman ibn Hasan in addition to the books on women's specific rulings which women should read to learn their religious rulings.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.