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 3, The Book of Dress, discusses Islamic guidelines and etiquettes regarding clothing and modesty.

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 25

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 25 `Amr bin Shu`aib on the authority of his father and grandfather reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Allah loves to see the sign of His Bounties on his slave.” . عن عمرو بن شعيب عن أبيه عن جده رضى الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 26

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 26 `Umar bin Al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Do not wear silk (clothes). For whoever wears (them) in this life will be deprived of them in the Hereafter.” . عن عمر بن الخطاب رضى الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 27

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 27 ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, “Silk (clothes) are worn only by he who has no share in the Hereafter.”. Another narration is: “Who has no share in the Hereafter.” وعنه قال‏:‏ سمعت رسول الله صلى الله […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 28

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 28 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who wears silk clothes in this life shall not wear them in the Hereafter.”. وعن أنس رضى الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم‏:‏ ‏ “‏من لبس الحرير في الدنيا لم […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 29

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 29 ‘Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) holding a piece of gold in his left hand and a silk (cloth) in his right hand. Then he said, “These two are forbidden for the males of my Ummah.”. وعن على رضى الله […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 30

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 30 Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “The wearing of silk and gold has been made unlawful for males of my Ummah and lawful for the females.”. وعن أبى موسى الأشعرى رضى الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 31

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 31 Hudhaifah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) prohibited us from eating or drinking from gold or silver utensils and from wearing silk and brocade, or sitting on (anything made from) them.. وعن حذيفة رضى الله عنه قال‏:‏ نهانا النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أن نشرب […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 32

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 32 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) permitted Zubair and `Abdur-Rahman bin `Auf (May Allah be pleased with them) to wear silk because they were suffering from an itch. . عن أنس رضى الله عنه قال‏:‏ رخص رسول الله ، صلى الله عليه […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 33

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 33 Mu`awiyah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Do not ride on saddles made from silk or leopard’s skin.” . عن معاوية رضى الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏ “‏لا تركبوا الخز ولا النمار‏”‏‏.‏ ((رواه أبو داود)) […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 34

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 34 Abul-Malih on the authority of his father reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prohibited the use of the skins of wild animals..Another narration in At-Tirmidhi is: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade the use of the skins of wild animals in making firash (i.e., something to sit on or […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 35

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 35 Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) wore a new garment, he would name it. For instance, a turban, shirt, or cloak and would supplicate: “Allahumma lakal-hamdu, Anta kasautanihi, as`aluka khairahu wa khaira ma suni`a lahu, wa a`udhu bika min […]