Riyad as-Salihin: Book 4, Hadith 1 Al-Bara’ bin ‘Azib (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Whenever Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went to bed, he would lie down on his right side and recite: “Allahumma aslamtu nafsi ilaika, wa wajjahtu wajhi ilaika, wa fawwadtu amri ilaika, wa ‘alja’tu zahri ilaika, raghbatan wa rahbatan ilaika, la […]
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 4, The Book of the Etiquette of Sleeping, Lying, and Sitting, discusses proper manners in daily postures and rest.
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 4, Hadith 2 Al-Bara’ bin ‘Azib (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) directed me thus: “Whenever you go to bed, perform Wudu’ as you do for Salat then (before sleeping) recite: ‘O Allah! I have submitted myself to You, I have turned myself to You, committed my […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 4, Hadith 3 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to offer eleven Rak’ah of optional Salat (prayers) in the latter part of night. When it was about dawn, he would offer two short Rak’ah and then would lie down on his right side till the Mu’adhdhin […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 4, Hadith 4 Hudhaifah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) lay down for sleep at night, he would place his (right) hand under his (right) cheek and supplicate: “Allahumma bismika amutu wa ahya . وعن حذيفة رضى الله عنه قال:كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا أخذ […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 4, Hadith 5 Ya’ish bin Tikhfah Al-Ghifari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: My father said: I was lying down on my belly in the mosque when someone shook me with his foot and said, “Lying down this way is disapproved by Allah.” I looked up and saw that it was […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 4, Hadith 6 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Whoever sits in a place where he does not remember Allah (SWT), he will suffer loss and incur displeasure of Allah; and whoever lies down (to sleep) in a place where he does not remember […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 4, Hadith 7 ‘Abdullah bin Zaid (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I saw Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) lying down on his back in the mosque, placing one leg on the other. . عن عبد الله بن زيد رضى الله عنه أنه رأى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم مستلقياً في […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 4, Hadith 8 Jabir bin Samurah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: After the Fajr (dawn) prayer the Prophet (ﷺ) used to sit crossed legged in the same place in which he had prayed till the sun shone brightly.. وعن جابر بن سمرة رضى الله عنه قال: كان النبي صلى الله […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 4, Hadith 9 Ibn ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I saw Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sitting in the compound of the Holy Ka’bah, with the thighs against the stomach and arms around his legs.. وعن ابن عمر رضى الله عنهما قال: رأيت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم بفناء […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 4, Hadith 10 Qailah bint Makhramah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) seated with his arms enfolding his legs; and when I saw him in such a state of humble guise I trembled with fear due to the awe (he showed in that posture).. وعن قيلة […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 4, Hadith 11 Ash-Sharid bin Suwaid (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) passed by me when I was sitting with my left hand behind my back and leaning on my palm. On seeing me in this posture he said, “Do you sit like those upon whom the […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 4, Hadith 12 Ibn ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Do not ask someone to give up his seat in order to take it, but make accommodation wide and sit at ease.” It was Ibn ‘Umar’s habit that if a person left his seat for […]