Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 205 ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Samurah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me, “When you take an oath and consider something else to be better than it, make expiation for your oath and choose the better alternative.”. عن عبد الرحمن بن سَمُرَة رضي الله […]
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 206 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When you swear an oath and consider something else to be better than it, make expiation for your oath and do the thing that is better.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 207 Abu Musa (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Verily, I swear by Allah, if Allah wills, I shall not swear to do something but that if I consider something else to be better than it, then I shall make expiation for my […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 208 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Persistence in respect of his oath about his family is more sinful with Allah than the payment of its expiation prescribed by Allah.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 209 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Ayah: “Allah will not punish you for what is unintentional in your oaths …” was revealed in respect of those persons who are in the habit of repeating: ‘No, by Allah’; and ‘Yes, by Allah.’. وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 210 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, “Swearing produces a ready sale for a commodity, but blots out the blessing.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: “الحلف منفقة للسلعة، […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 211 Abu Qatadah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, “Beware of excessive swearing in sale, because it may promote trade but this practice will eliminate the blessing.”. عن أبي قتادة رضي الله عنه أنه سمع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 212 Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “No one should ask in the Face of Allah for anything except Jannah.”. عن جابر رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : “لا يسأل بوجه الله إلا الجنة” ((رواه […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 213 Ibn ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Grant shelter to him who begs for it in the Name of Allah, give to him who begs in the Name of Allah, accept the invitation of him who invites you, and requite him […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 214 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The most disgraceful man near Allah is a man who calls himself (or likes others to call him) Malikul-Amlak (i.e., king of kings).”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 215 Buraidah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Do not address a hypocrite with the title of chief, (or similar titles of respect) for even if he deserves this title you will invite Allah’s Wrath by using it for him.”. عن بريدة رضي […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 216 Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) visited Umm Sa’ib (or Umm Musaiyyab) and asked her, “What ails you O Umm Sa’ib (or Umm Musaiyyab)? You are shivering.” She replied: “It is a fever, may Allah not bless it!” He said to her, […]