Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 1 Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin Al-‘as (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: A man asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): “Which act in Islam is the best?” He (ﷺ) replied, “To give food, and to greet everyone, whether you know or you do not.”. وعن عبد الله بن عمرو […]
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 5, The Book of Greetings, covers the etiquettes and significance of salutations among Muslims.
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 2 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “When Allah created Adam (ﷺ), He said to him: ‘Go and greet that company of angels who are sitting there – and then listen to what they are going to say in reply to your greetings […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 3 Al-Bara’ bin ‘Azib (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded us to do seven things: to visit the sick, to follow the funeral (of a dead believer), to invoke the Mercy of Allah upon one who sneezes (i.e., by saying to him: Yarhamuk- […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 4 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “By Him in Whose Hand is my life! You will not enter Jannah until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another. Shall I inform you of something which, if […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 5 ‘Abdullah bin Salam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, “O people, exchange greetings of peace (i.e., say: As-Salamu ‘Alaikum to one another), feed people, strengthen the ties of kinship, and be in prayer when others are asleep, you will enter […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 6 At-Tufail bin Ubayy bin Ka’b (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I used to visit ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) in the morning and accompany him to the market. ‘Abdullah offered greetings of peace to every one he met on the way, be they […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 7 ‘Imran bin Husain (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: A man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: “As-Salamu ‘Alaikum (May peace be upon you). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) responded to his greeting and the man sat down. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Ten (meaning the man had […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 8 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me, “This is Jibril (Gabriel) who is conveying you greetings of peace.” I responded: “Wa ‘Alaihis-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu (May peace be upon him and the Mercy of Allah and His Blessings).”. وعن […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 9 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported the Prophet (ﷺ) used to repeat his words thrice so that the meaning thereof would be fully understood, and whenever he came upon a gathering of people, he would greet them. He would repeat Salam thrice.. وعن أنس رضي الله عنه […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 10 Al-Miqdad (May Allah be pleased with him) reported in a long Hadith: We used to reserve for the Prophet (ﷺ) his share of the milk, and he would come at night and offer greetings in such a manner as did not disturb those asleep and was heard only by […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 11 Asma’ bint Yazid (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) passed through the mosque one day and there was a group of women (about ten of them) sitting in the mosque. He raised his hand to offer greetings.. وعن أسماء بنت يزيد رضي الله […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 12 Narrated Abu Umamah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Those who are nearest to Allah are they who are first to give a salutation. And At- Tirmidhi narrated its meaning and classified it as Hasan. وعن أبي أمامة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: “إن […]