Riyad as-Salihin is a renowned compilation of hadith by Imam An-Nawawi that focuses on ethics, manners, and spirituality. It gathers teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) aimed at guiding Muslims toward righteous conduct and strengthening their relationship with Allah and fellow human beings.

Book 13, The Book of Praise and Gratitude to Allah, covers expressions of thankfulness and glorification of Allah.

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 13, Hadith 1

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 13, Hadith 1 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: On the Night of Al-Isra (the Night of Ascension) the Prophet (ﷺ) was presented with two drinking vessels: one full of wine and the other one full of milk. He looked at them. Then he took the vessel which was […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 13, Hadith 2

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 13, Hadith 2 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Any matter of importance which is not begun with Al-hamdu lillah (praise be to Allah) remains defective.”. وعنه عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏كل أمر ذي بال لا يبدأ فيه‏:‏ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 13, Hadith 3

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 13, Hadith 3 Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When a slave’s child dies, Allah the Most High asks His angels, ‘Have you taken out the life of the child of My slave?” They reply in the affirmative. He then asks, ‘Have […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 13, Hadith 4

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 13, Hadith 4 Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Allah is pleased with His slave who says: ‘Al-hamdu lillah (praise be to Allah)’ when he takes a morsel of food and drinks a draught of water.”. وعن أنس رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ […]