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 16, The Book of Dua (Supplications), compiles prayers and invocations for different needs and situations.

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 13

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 13 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate (in these words): “Allahumma inni audhu bika min sharri ma ‘amiltu, wa min sharri ma lam a’mal (O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the evil of that which I have done and the […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 14

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 14 ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate thus: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min zawali ni’matika, wa tahawwuli ‘afiyatika, wa fuja’ati niqmatika, wa jami’i sakhatika (O Allah! I seek refuge in You against the declining of Your Favours, passing […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 15

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 15 Zaid bin Arqam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would supplicate: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-‘ajzi wal-kasali, wal-bukhli wal-harami, wa ‘adhabil-qabri. Allahumma ati nafsi taqwaha, wa zakkiha Anta khairu man zakkaha, Anta waliyyuha wa maulaha. Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min ‘ilmin la yanfau’, […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 16

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 16 Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate: “Allahumma laka aslamtu, wa bika amantu, wa ‘alaika tawakkaltu, wa ilaika anabtu, wa bika khasamtu, wa ilaika hakamtu. Faghfir li ma qaddamtu, wa ma akh-khartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a’lantu, Antal-Muqaddimu, […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 17

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 17 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min fitnatin-nari, wa ‘adhabin-nari, wa min sharril-ghina wal-faqri (O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the trials and the torment of the Fire and from the evils of wealth and […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 18

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 18 Ziyad bin ‘Ilaqah reported: My uncle Qutbah bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) said that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min munkaratil-akhlaqi, wal-a’mali, wal- ahwa’i (O Allah! I seek refuge in You from undesirable manners, deeds, and aspirations).”. وعن زياد بن علاقة […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 19

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 19 Shakal bin Humaid (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I asked: “O Messenger of Allah, teach me a prayer.” He (ﷺ) said, “Say: Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min sharri sam’i, wa min sharri basari, wa min sharri lisani, wa min sharri qalbi, wa min sharri maniyyi (O Allah! […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 20

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 20 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-barasi, wal- jununi, wal-judhami, wa sayyi’il-asqami’ (O Allah! I seek refuge in You from leucoderma, insanity, leprosy and evil diseases).”. وعن أنس رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 21

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 21 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal- ju’i, fa-innahu bi’sad-daji’u; wa a’udhu bika minal-khiyanati, fa- innaha bi’satil-bitanah’ . وعن أبي هريرة، رضي الله عنه، قال‏:‏ كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ، يقول‏:‏ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 22

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 22 ‘Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A slave who had made a contract with his master to pay for his freedom, came to me and said: “I am unable to fulfill my obligation, so help me.” He said to him: “Shall I not teach you a supplication […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 23

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 23 ‘Imran bin Husain (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) taught my father two statements to recite in his Du’a. These are: “Allahumma al-himni rushdi, wa a’idhni min sharri nafsi (O Allah! Inspire in me guidance and deliver me from the evils within myself).”. وعن عمران […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 24

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 24 Abul-Fadl Al-`Abbas bin `Abdul-Muttalib (ra) reported: I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) to teach me a supplication. He (ﷺ) said, “Beg Allah for safety (from all evils in this world and in the Hereafter).” I waited for some days and then I went to him again and asked […]