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 9, The Book of Itikaf, discusses the spiritual retreat practiced particularly during Ramadan.

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 9, Hadith 1

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 9, Hadith 1 Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to observe I`tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan. . عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما، قال‏:‏ كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يعتكف العشر الأواخر من رمضان‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏ Riyad as-Salihin: […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 9, Hadith 2

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 9, Hadith 2 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to engage himself in I’tikaf (seclusion for prayers) in the mosque during the last ten nights of Ramadan till he passed away; thereafter, his wives followed this practice after him.. وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها أن النبي […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 9, Hadith 3

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 9, Hadith 3 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to observe I’tikaf every year (during Ramadan) for ten days; in the year in which he passed away, he observed I’tikaf for twenty days.. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ كان النبي صلى الله عليه […]