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 17, The Book of the Prohibited Actions, discusses acts forbidden in Islam and their consequences.

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 1

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 1 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “He who believes in Allah and the Last Day must either speak good or remain silent.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏من كان يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر، […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 2

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 2 Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): “Who is the most excellent among the Muslims?” He said, “One from whose tongue and hands the other Muslims are secure.”. وعن أبي موسى رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قلت‏:‏ يا رسول الله […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 3

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 3 Sahl bin Sa’d (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Whosoever gives me a guarantee to safeguard what is between his jaws and what is between his legs, I shall guarantee him Jannah.”. وعن سهل بن سعد قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 4

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 4 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, “A person utters a word thoughtlessly (i.e., without thinking about its being good or not) and, as a result of this, he will fall down into the fire of Hell deeper than the distance […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 5

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 5 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “A man utters a word pleasing to Allah without considering it of any significance for which Allah exalts his ranks (in Jannah); another one speaks a word displeasing to Allah without considering it of any importance, […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 6

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 6 Abu ‘Abdur-Rahman Bilal bin Al-Harith Al-Muzani (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “A man speaks a good word without knowing its worth, Allah records for him His Good Pleasure till the day he will meet Him; and a man utters an evil […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 7

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 7 Sufyan bin ‘Abdullah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I asked: “O Messenger of Allah! Tell me, of something to which I may remain steadfast.” He (ﷺ) said, “Say: My Rubb is Allah and then remain steadfast.” Then I said: “O Messenger of Allah! What do you fear […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 8

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 8 Ibn ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Do not indulge in excessive talk except when remembering Allah. Excessive talking without the Remembrance of Allah hardens the heart; and those who are the farthest from Allah are those whose hearts are hard.” […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 9

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 9 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He whom Allah saves from the evil of that which is between his jaws and the evil of that which is between his legs will enter Jannah.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 10

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 10 ‘Uqbah bin ‘Amir (May Allah be pleased with him) said: I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), “How can salvation be achieved?” He replied, “Control your tongue, keep to your house, and weep over your sins.”. وعن عقبة بن عامر رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قلت يا رسول الله ما […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 11

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 11 Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “When the son of Adam gets up in the morning, all the limbs humble themselves before the tongue and say: ‘Fear Allah for our sake because we are with you: (i.e., we will be rewarded […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 12

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 12 Mu’adh bin Jabal (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): “Inform me of an act which will cause me to enter Jannah and keep me far from Hell.” He (ﷺ) replied, “You have asked me about a matter of great importance, but […]