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 49

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 49 Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who says upon hearing the Adhan: ‘Allahumma Rabba hadhihid-da’wati-ttammati, was-salatil-qa’imati, ati Muhammadanil-wasilata wal-fadhilata, wab’athu maqaman mahmuda nilladhi wa ‘adtahu . وعن جابر رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 50

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 50 Sa’d bin Abu Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “He who says after the Adhan: ‘Ash-hadu an la ilaha illallah Wah-dahu la sharika Lahu; wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa Rasuluhu, radhitu Billahi Rabban, wa bi Muhammadin Rasulan, wa bil Islami Dinan . […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 51

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 51 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The supplication made between the Adhan and the Iqamah is never rejected.”. وعن أنس قال : قَالَ رسول الله : « الدُّعَاءُ لا يُرَدُّ بَيْنَ الأَذَانِ وَالإقَامَةِ » . رواه أَبُو داود والترمذي ، وقال […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 52

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 52 Abu Hurairahu (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, “Say, if there were a river at the door of one of you in which he takes a bath five times a day, would any soiling remain on him?” They replied, “No […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 53

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 53 Jabiru (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “The similitude of the five (obligatory) Salat is like a river running at the door of one of you in which he takes a bath five times a day.”. وعن جابر رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 54

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 54 Ibn Mas’ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man kissed a woman. So he came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and informed him about it. Then Allah revealed this Ayah: “And perform the Salat, between the two ends of the day and in some hours of […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 55

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 55 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “The five (daily) Salat (prayers) and the Friday (prayer) to the Friday (prayer) expiate whatever (minor sins) may be committed in between, so long as major sins are avoided.”. عن أبي هريرة رضي الله […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 56

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 56 ‘Uthman bin ‘Affan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, “When the time for a prescribed Salat is due and a Muslim performs its Wudu’ and its acts of bowing and prostration properly, this Salat will be an expiation for his past […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 57

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 57 Abu Musa (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who The observes Al-Bardan (i.e., Fajr and ‘Asr prayers) will enter Jannah.”. عن أبي موسى رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏‏ “‏من صلى البردين دخل الجنة‏”‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ Riyad […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 58

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 58 Abu Zuhair ‘Umarah Ruwaibah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying: “He who performs Salat (prayers) before the rising of the sun and before its setting, will not enter the Hell.”. وعن أبي زهير عمارة بن رؤيبة رضي الله عنه قال، […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 59

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 59 Jundub bin Sufyan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who offers the dawn (Fajr) prayers will come under the Protection of Allah. O son of Adam! Beware, lest Allah should call you to account in any respect from (for withdrawing) His […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 60

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 60 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “There are angels who take turns in visiting you by night and by day, and they all assemble at the dawn (Fajr) and the afternoon (‘Asr) prayers. Those who have spent the night with […]