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 205

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 205 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: I asked: “O Messenger of Allah! If I realize Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), what should I supplicate in it?” He (ﷺ) replied, “You should supplicate: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 206

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 206 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Had I not thought it difficult for my Ummah, I would have commanded them to use the Miswak (tooth-stick) before every Salat.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 207

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 207 Hudaifah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) got up (from sleep), he would rub his teeth with Miswak (tooth-stick).. وعن حذيفة رضي الله عنه، قال‏:‏ كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، إذا قام من النوم يشوص فاه بالسواك‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏ Riyad […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 208

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 208 ‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: We used to prepare for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) a Miswak (tooth-stick) and the water for making Wudu’. Whenever Allah wished to awaken him from sleep at night, he (ﷺ) would brush his teeth with Miswak, make Wudu’, and perform […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 209

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 209 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him)reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “I stress upon you to use Miswak (tooth- stick).”. وعن أنس رضي الله عنه، قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏ “‏أكثرت عليكم في السواك‏”‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه البخاري‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 209 […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 210

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 210 Shuraih bin Hani (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I asked ‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her): “What was the first thing which the Prophet (ﷺ) would do when he entered his house?” She replied: “He would use Miswak (tooth-stick).”. وعن شريح بن هانئ قال‏:‏ قلت لعائشة، […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 211

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 211 Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) once and noticed the tip of Miswak (tooth-stick) on his tongue.. وعن أبي موسى الأشعري، رضي الله عنه، قال‏:‏ دخلت على النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، وطرف السواك على لسانه‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏ ‏.‏ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 212

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 212 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The Miswak (tooth-stick) cleanses and purifies the mouth and pleases the Rubb.”. وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها ان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏السواك مطهرة للفم مرضاة للرب‏”‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه النسائي، وابن خذيمة في صحيحه […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 213

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 213 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “There are five acts which conform to the pure nature: Circumcision, removing of the pubic hair, clipping the nails, plucking the underarm hair and trimming the moustache.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، عن النبي صلى […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 214

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 214 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “There are ten demands of pure nature: trimming the moustache, letting the beard grow, using Miswak (tooth-stick), snuffing up water into the nose (in ablution), paring the nails, washing the bases of the finger joints; […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 215

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 215 Ibn ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Trim the moustaches and let the beard grow.”. وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏أحفوا الشوارب وأعفوا اللحى‏”‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏ ‏.‏ Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 215   […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 216

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 216 Ibn ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “(The structure of) Islam is built on five (pillars): Testification of ‘La ilaha illallah’ (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah), that Muhammad (ﷺ) is his slave and Messenger, the establishment of […]