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 605

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 605 Al-Aswad bin Yazid (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) was asked: “What did Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to do inside his house?” She answered: “He used to keep himself busy helping members of his family, and when it was the […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 606

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 606 Tamim bin Usaid (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I came to Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) while he was delivering a Khutbah and said: “O Messenger of Allah, a stranger (meaning himself) has come to inquire about his Deen. He is quite ignorant about his Deen.” Messenger of […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 607

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 607 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) finished eating his food, he would lick his three fingers (i.e., the forefinger, the middle finger and the thumb). He (ﷺ) said, “If anyone of you drops a morsel, he should remove anything harmful from […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 608

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 608 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Every Prophet has tended sheep.” He was asked: “And did you?” He replied: “Yes, I tended them for a few carats for the Makkans.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 609

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 609 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “If I am invited to a meal consisting of a sheep’s foot or shoulder, I would respond and I would accept as a gift a shoulder or a foot of a sheep.”. وعنه عن النبي صلى […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 610

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 610 Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had a she-camel called Al-‘Adba’ which would not allow any other camel to surpass her. A bedouin came riding his camel which outstripped it. The Muslims were much grieved at this. Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 611

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 611 ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “He who has, in his heart, an ant’s weight of arrogance will not enter Jannah.” Someone said: “A man likes to wear beautiful clothes and shoes?” Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Allah is Beautiful, He […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 612

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 612 Salamah bin Al-Akwa’ (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man ate in the presence of Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) with his left hand. He (ﷺ) said, “Eat with your right hand.” He said: “I cannot.” Thereupon he (the Prophet (ﷺ)) said, “May you never be able to […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 613

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 613 Harithah bin Wahab (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Shall I not inform you about the inmates of Hell? It is every violent, impertinent and proud person.”. وعن حارثة بن وهب رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول‏:‏ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 614

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 614 Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “There was a dispute between Hell and Jannah, and Hell said: ‘The haughty and proud are in me.’ The Jannah said: ‘In me are the weak and the humble.’ Thereupon Allah, the Exalted, judged between […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 615

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 615 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “On the Day of Resurrection, Allah will not look at him who trails his lower garment out of pride.”. وعن أبى هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ “لا ينظر […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 616

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 616 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “There are three (types of) people to whom Allah will not speak on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them, nor look at them, and they will have a painful punishment. These are: […]