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 509

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 509 Abu Umamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “O son of Adam, if you spend the surplus, it will be better for you; and if you retain it, it will be evil for you. You will not be reprimanded for storing what is […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 510

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 510 ‘Ubaidullah bin Mihsan Al-Ansari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Whosoever begins the day feeling family security and good health; and possessing provision for his day is as though he possesed the whole world.”. وعن عبيد الله بن محصن الأنصاري الخطمي رضي الله […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 511

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 511 ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin Al-‘as (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Successful is the one who enters the fold of Islam and is provided with sustenance which is sufficient for his day’s needs, and Allah makes him content with what He has bestowed […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 512

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 512 Fadalah bin ‘Ubaid Al-Ansari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: “Happiness is due to him who is guided to Islam and possesses provision that suffices him for his day and remains content.”. -وعن أبي محمد فضاله بن عبيد الأنصاري رضي الله […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 513

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 513 Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went to bed hungry for several successive nights, nor did his family have a thing for supper for many consecutive nights; and their bread was mostly of barley.. وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما قال […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 514

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 514 Fadalah bin ‘Ubaid (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: When Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led Salat, some people would fall down from their standing posture out of extreme hunger. They were of the people of As-Suffah. The nomad Arabs would say that they were insane. After concluding Salat, […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 515

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 515 Miqdam bin Ma’dikarib (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: “No man fills a container worse than his stomach. A few morsels that keep his back upright are sufficient for him. If he has to, then he should keep one-third for food, […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 516

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 516 Abu Umamah bin Tha’labah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Companions of Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) mentioned the life of the world before him. He (ﷺ) said, “Do you not hear? Do you not hear? Simplicity (in life) is part of Faith, simplicity is part of Faith.”. […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 517

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 517 Jabir bin ‘Abdullah (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent us in an expedition under the command of Abu ‘Ubaidah (May Allah be pleased with him) to intercept a caravan of the Quraish. He provided us with a bag of dates, apart from which […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 518

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 518 Asma’ bint Yazid (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The sleeves of the shirt of Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) reached his wrists.. وعن أسماء بنت يزيد رضي الله عنها قالت‏:‏ كان كم قميص رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إلى الرصغ، ‏(‏‏(‏رواه أبو داود، والترمذي، وقال‏:‏ حديث حسن‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 519

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 519 Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: On the day of the battle of Al-Khandaq (the Trench), we were digging the trench when a very hard boulder came in our way. The Companions went to Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and told him about it. He said, “I will […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 520

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 520 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Abu Talhah (May Allah be pleased with him) said to (to his wife) Umm Sulaim(May Allah be pleased with her), “I noticed some weakness in the voice of Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and I feel it was due to hunger. Have […]