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 49

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 49 ‘Abdullah bin Khubaib (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me, “Recite Surat Al-Ikhlas and Al- Mu’awwidhatain (Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas) three times at dawn and dusk. It will suffice you in all respects.”. وعن عبد الله بن خُبيب -بضم الخاء […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 50

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 50 ‘Uthman bin ‘Affan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who recites three times every morning and evening: ‘Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma’as-mihi shai’un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama’i, wa Huwas-Sami’ul-‘Alim (In the Name of Allah with Whose Name there is protection against every […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 51

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 51 Hudhaifah and Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate when he went to bed at night: “Bismik-Allahumma ahya wa amut (With Your Name, O Allah, I expire and return to life).”. وعن حذيفة وأبي ذر رضي الله عنهما أن […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 52

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 52 ‘Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me and to Fatimah (May Allah be pleased with her) (Ali’s wife and the Prophet’s daughter), “When you go to bed, recite: Takbir (Allahu Akbar) thirty-three times and Tasbih (Subhan-Allah) thirty-three times and Tahmid […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 53

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 53 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When any of you goes to bed, he should shake off (or dust off) his bedsheet because he does not know what might have fallen on it after he had left it. Then he […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 54

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 54 ‘A ishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went to bed, he would blow upon his hands recite Al-Mu’awwidhat; and pass his hands over his body.. وعن عائشة، رضي الله عنه، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، كان إذا أخذ مضجعه […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 55

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 55 Al-Bara’ bin ‘Azib (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Whenever you intend to go to bed, perform Wudu’ as is done for Salat (prayer); and then lie down on the right side and recite: ‘Allahumma aslamtu nafsi ilaika, wa fawwadtu amri ilaika, […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 56

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 56 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) went to his bed, he would say: “Al-hamdu lillah-illadhi at’amana wa saqana, wa kafana wa awana, fakam mimman la kafiya lahu wa la mu’wiya (Praise is due to Allah Who has fed us, provided us drink, satisfied […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 57

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 57 Hudhaifah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) intended to go to sleep, he would place his right hand under his (right) cheek and supplicate: “Allahumma qini ‘adhabaka yauma tab’athu ‘ibadaka (O Allah! Guard me against Your punishment on the Day when You […]