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 8, The Book of Virtues, discusses the admirable qualities and noble characteristics encouraged in Islam.

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 121

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 121 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: When the Prophet (ﷺ) finished the ‘Isha prayer, he would perform eleven Rak’ah before the Fajr prayer, concluding each two Rak’ah with Taslim (i.e., saying As-Salamu ‘Alaikum) and observing the Witr (odd) at the end. When the Mu’adhdhin finished proclaiming Adhan […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 122

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 122 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When anyone of you has performed two of Sunnah before the Fajr prayer, he should lie down on his right side.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 123

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 123 Ibn ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I performed with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) two Rak’ah before and two after Zuhr prayers.. عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال‏:‏ صليت مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ركعتين قبل الظهر، وركعتين بعدها‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏ Riyad as-Salihin: […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 124

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 124 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) never omitted four Rak’ah supererogatory prayer before Zuhr prayers.. وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كان لا يدع أربعًا قبل الظهر‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه البخاري‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 124   The above hadith […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 125

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 125 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) stayed in my house, he would perform four Rak’ah (supererogatory prayer) before Zuhr prayer. Then he would go out and lead Salat. He (ﷺ) would then come back and perform two Rak’ah (supererogatory prayer). He would lead […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 126

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 126 Umm Habibah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Whoever observes the practice of performing four Rak’ah before Zuhr prayer and four after the Zuhr prayer, Allah will shield him against the Fire (of Hell).. وعن أم حبيبة رضي الله عنها قالت‏:‏ قال […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 127

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 127 ‘Abdullah bin As-Sa’ib (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to perform four Rak’ah prayer after the declining of the sun before Zuhr prayer and would say, “This is an hour at which the gates of heaven are opened, and I like that […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 128

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 128 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: If the Prophet (ﷺ) could not perform four Rak’ah before Zuhr prayer, he would perform them after it (i.e., after the obligatory prayer).. وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا لم يصلِ أربعًا قبل الظهر، […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 129

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 129 ‘Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him)reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to perform four Rak’ah before the ‘Asr prayer, separating them with Taslim (i.e., offering blessings) on the favourite angels who are near Allah’s proximity and the Muslims and the believers who come after them.. عن […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 130

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 130 Ibn ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “May Allah have mercy on a man who performs four Rak’ah before the ‘Asr prayer.”. وعن ابن عمر، رضي الله عنهما، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏رحم الله امرءًا صلى قبل العصر أربعًا‏”‏‏.‏ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 131

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 131 ‘Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to perform two Rak’ah before the ‘Asr prayer.. وعن علي بن أبي طالب رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كان يصلي قبل العصر ركعتين‏.‏‏”‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه أبو داود بإسناد صحيح‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ Riyad as-Salihin: […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 132

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 132 ‘Abdullah bin Mughaffal (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Perform two Rak’ah before Maghrib prayer.” He (ﷺ) repeated it twice; when repeating it for the third time he added: “He who may so wish.”. وعن عبد الله بن مغفل، رضي الله عنه عن النبي […]