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 15, The Book of the Remembrance of Allah, covers various forms of dhikr (remembrance) and their spiritual benefits.

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 13

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 13 Ka’b bin ‘Ujrah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “There are some words, the reciters of which will never be disappointed. These are: Tasbih وعن كعب بن عجرة رضي الله عنه عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏معقبات لا […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 14

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 14 Sa’d bin Abu Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to seek (Allah’s) protection after prayers in these words: “Alla-humma inni a’udhu bika minal-jubni wal- bukhl, wa a’udhu bika min an uradda ila ardhalil-‘umur, wa a’udhu bika min fitnatid-dunya, wa a’udhu bika […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 15

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 15 Mu’adh (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took hold of my hand and said, “O Mu’adh! By Allah I love you, so I advise you to never forget to recite after every prayer: “Allahumma a’inni ala dhikrika, wa shukrika, wa husni ‘ibadatika (O […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 16

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 16 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When anyone of you has done his Tashahhud during Salat (prayer), he should seek refuge in Allah against four things and say: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min ‘adhabi jahannam, wa min ‘adhabil-qabr, wa min […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 17

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 17 ‘Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was in Salat (prayer), he used to supplicate towards the end of prayer after Tashahhud and before the concluding salutations: “Allahum-maghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akh-khartu, wa ma asrartu, wa ma a’lantu, wa ma […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 18

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 18 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite frequently in his bowing and prostration: “Subhanak- Allahumma, Rabbana wa bihamdika. Allahum-maghfir li (O Allah! You are free from imperfection and I begin with praising You. Forgive my sins).”. وعن عائشة رضي الله عنه قالت‏:‏ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 19

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 19 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite in his bowing and prostration: “Subbuhun Quddusun, Rabbul-mala’ikati war-ruh . وعنها أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان يقول في ركوعه وسجوده‏:‏ ‏ “‏سبوح قدوس رب الملائكة والروح‏”‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ Riyad as-Salihin: […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 20

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 20 Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Glorify your Lord in Ruku’ (bowing posture) and exert yourself in supplication in prostration. Thus your supplications are liable to be accepted.”. وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 21

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 21 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “A slave becomes nearest to his Rubb when he is in prostration. So increase supplications while prostrating.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏أقرب ما […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 22

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 22 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say in his prostration: Allahum-maghfir li dhanbi kullahu: diqqahu wa jillahu, wa ‘awwalahu wa akhirahu, wa alaniyatahu wa sirrahu (O Allah! Forgive all my sins, the small and the great, first and the […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 23

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 23 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: One night I missed the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) from his bed. I searched for him. When I found him he was in bowing or prostrating posture and was reciting: Subhanaka wa bi hamdika. La ilaha illa Anta (You are free […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 24

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 24 Sa’d bin Abu Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: We were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) when he asked, “Is anyone of you unable to earn a thousand good deeds?” One of those present asked: “How can one earn thousand good deeds in a day?” He […]