Immerse yourself in Riyad as-Salihin (The Gardens of the Righteous), the beloved compilation by Imam An-Nawawi. This timeless work is not merely a Hadith collection; it is a comprehensive guide to spiritual and ethical refinement. Here, you will find carefully curated chapters on everything from sincerity and patience to family life and social conduct. Each Hadith is selected to provide clear, practical guidance for modern life. Furthermore, its thematic organization makes it an accessible resource for Muslims at every level.

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 449

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 449 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Seven people Allah will give them His Shade on the Day when there would be no shade but the Shade of His Throne (i.e., on the Day of Resurrection): And they are: a just ruler; […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 450

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 450 ‘Abdullah bin Ash-Shikhkhir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I came to Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) when he was performing prayers. He was sobbing and his chest sounded like a boiling kettle.. وعن عبد الله بن الشخير، رضي الله عنه ، قال‏:‏ أتيت رسول الله صلى الله عليه […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 451

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 451 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to Ubayy bin Ka’b (May Allah be pleased with him), “Allah (SWT) has ordered me to recite to you Surat-Al-Baiyyinah (98): ‘Those who disbelieve …”Ubayy (May Allah be pleased with him) asked, “Did He name me?” […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 452

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 452 Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: After the death of Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), Abu Bakr said to ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them): “Let us visit Umm Aiman (May Allah be pleased with him) as Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to visit her.” […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 453

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 453 Ibn ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: When the illness of Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) became serious, he was asked about the leading of Salat and he said, “Ask Abu Bakr to lead Salat.” Whereupon, ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) said; “Abu Bakr is very […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 454

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 454 Ibrahim bin ‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Auf reported: Food was brought to ‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Auf (May Allah be pleased with him) when he was observing Saum (fast) and he said: “Mus’ab bin ‘Umair (May Allah be pleased with him) was martyred and he was better than me, but only one sheet […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 455

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 455 Abu Umamah Sudaiy bin ‘Ajlan Al-Bahili (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Nothing is dearer to Allah than two drops and two marks: A drop of tears shed out of fear of Allah and a drop of blood shed in Allah’s way. Regarding the […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 456

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 456 ‘Amr bin ‘Auf Al-Ansari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent Abu ‘Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah (May Allah be pleased with him) to Bahrain to collect (Jizyah). So he returned from Bahrain with wealth. The Ansar got news of it and joined with the Prophet […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 457

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 457 Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sat on the pulpit and we sat around him. He said: “What I am concerned most is the flourishment and the beauty of this world will be available to you”.. وعن أبي سعيد الخدري، رضي […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 458

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 458 Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The world is sweet and green (alluring); and verily, Allah is making you to succeed each other, generations after generations in it in order to see how you act. So beware of this world […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 459

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 459 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “O Allah, there is no true life but the life of the Hereafter”.. وعن أنس ، رضي الله عنه، أن النبي، صلى الله عليه وسلم، قال‏:‏”اللهم لا عيش إلا عيش الآخرة‏”‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏ ‏.‏ Riyad as-Salihin: Book […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 460

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 460 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Three (things) follow a dead person: Members of his family, his property and his deeds. Two of them return; and one remains with him. The people and his wealth return; his deeds remain with him”.. وعنه […]