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 617

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 617 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Allah, the Exalted, says: ‘Honour is My Izar and Pride is My Cloak. Whoever vies with Me regarding one of them, shall be tormented.”‘. وعنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم‏:‏ “قال الله […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 618

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 618 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “While a man was walking, dressed in clothes admiring himself, his hair combed, walking haughtily when Allah caused the earth to swallow him. Now he will continue to go down in it (as a punishment) […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 619

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 619 Salamah bin Al-Akwa’ (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Man continues to display haughtiness and arrogance until he is recorded among the arrogant and will be therefore afflicted with what afflicts them.”. وعن سلمه بن الأكوع رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 620

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 620 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was the best of all the people in behaviour.. وعن أنس رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أحسن الناس خلقاً ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 620   Riyad as-Salihin, […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 621

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 621 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I never felt any piece of velvet or silk softer than the palm of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), nor did I smell any fragrance more pleasant than the smell of Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). I served him for ten years, […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 622

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 622 Sa’b bin Jaththamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I presented a wild ass to Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as a gift but he returned it to me. When he perceived signs of despair on my face, he said, “I have declined to accept it because I am […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 623

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 623 Nawwas bin Sam’an (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I asked Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about virtue and sin, and he said, “Virtue is noble behaviour, and sin is that which creates doubt and you do not like people to know about it.”. وعن النواس بن سمعان رضي […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 624

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 624 ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin Al-‘as (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) did not indulge in loose talk nor did he like to listen to it. He used to say, “The best of you is the best among you in conduct.”. وعن عبد الله بن […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 625

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 625 Abud-Darda (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Nothing will be heavier on the Day of Resurrection in the Scale of the believer than good manners. Allah hates one who utters foul or coarse language.”. وعن أبى الدرداء رضي الله عنه‏:‏ أن النبى صلى الله […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 626

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 626 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked about the deed which will be foremost to lead a man to Jannah. He replied, “Fear of Allah and the good conduct.” Then he was asked about indulgence which will admit a man to […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 627

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 627 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “The most perfect man in his faith among the believers is the one whose behaviour is most excellent; and the best of you are those who are the best to their wives.”. وعنه قال رسول […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 628

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 0, Hadith 628 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: I heard Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying: “A believer will attain by his good behaviour the rank of one who prays during the night and observes fasting during the day.”. وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها، قالت‏:‏ سمعت رسول الله صلى الله […]