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"Thw Way of a Muslim" منهاج المسلم by Abubaker Al-Jazae'ri is the most comprehensive, direct, right, simple, and easy to understand book for all beginners and even teachers. Read this and you will know all about what is exactly and simply required from a muslim.
http://www.islamhouse.com/47304/en/ar/books/The_Way_of_a_Muslim
I would prefer the translation of Holy Quran like that of Mufti Taqi Usmani, named "The Noble Quran"