Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 5 ‘Abdullah bin Salam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, “O people, exchange greetings of peace (i.e., say: As-Salamu ‘Alaikum to one another), feed people, strengthen the ties of kinship, and be in prayer when others are asleep, you will enter […]
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 5, Hadith 6 At-Tufail bin Ubayy bin Ka’b (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I used to visit ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) in the morning and accompany him to the market. ‘Abdullah offered greetings of peace to every one he met on the way, be they […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 7 ‘Imran bin Husain (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: A man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: “As-Salamu ‘Alaikum (May peace be upon you). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) responded to his greeting and the man sat down. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Ten (meaning the man had […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 8 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me, “This is Jibril (Gabriel) who is conveying you greetings of peace.” I responded: “Wa ‘Alaihis-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu (May peace be upon him and the Mercy of Allah and His Blessings).”. وعن […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 9 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported the Prophet (ﷺ) used to repeat his words thrice so that the meaning thereof would be fully understood, and whenever he came upon a gathering of people, he would greet them. He would repeat Salam thrice.. وعن أنس رضي الله عنه […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 10 Al-Miqdad (May Allah be pleased with him) reported in a long Hadith: We used to reserve for the Prophet (ﷺ) his share of the milk, and he would come at night and offer greetings in such a manner as did not disturb those asleep and was heard only by […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 11 Asma’ bint Yazid (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) passed through the mosque one day and there was a group of women (about ten of them) sitting in the mosque. He raised his hand to offer greetings.. وعن أسماء بنت يزيد رضي الله […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 12 Narrated Abu Umamah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Those who are nearest to Allah are they who are first to give a salutation. And At- Tirmidhi narrated its meaning and classified it as Hasan. وعن أبي أمامة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: “إن […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 13 Abu Juraiy Al-Hujaimi (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said: “Alaikas-Salamu ya Rasulallah! (Upon you be peace, O Messenger of Allah)!” He said, “Do not say: ‘Alaikas-Salamu (Upon you be peace).’ This is the Salam to the dead.”. وعن أبي […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 14 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, ‘A rider should greet a pedestrian; a pedestrian should greet one who is sitting; and a small group should greet a large group (of people).” . The narration in Al-Bukhari adds: The Messenger of […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 15 Abu Umamah Sudaiy bin `Ajlan Al-Bahili (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “The person nearest to Allah is one who is the first to offer greeting.” . The narration in At-Tirmidhi is: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked: “O Messenger of […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 16 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him)reported in the Hadith concerning the person who was at fault in performing his Salat (prayer): He came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and greeted him. The Prophet (ﷺ) responded to the greeting and said, “Go back and repeat your Salat because you […]