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 8, Hadith 38

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 38 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When a Muslim, or a believer, washes his face (in the course of Wudu’), every sin which he committed with his eyes, will be washed away from his face with water, or with the […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 39

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 39 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went to the (Baqi’) cemetery and said, “May you be secured from punishment, O dwellers of abode of the believers! We, if Allah wills, will follow you. I wish we see my brothers.” The Companions […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 40

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 40 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Shall I not tell you something by which Allah effaces the sins and elevates ranks (in Jannah)?” The Companions said; “Certainly, O Messenger of Allah.” He (ﷺ) said, “Performing the Wudu’ thoroughly in […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 41

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 41 Abu Malik Al-Ash’ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Purification is half the Iman.”. وعن أبي مالك الأشعري رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ “‏الطهور شطر الإيمان‏”‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ وقد سبق بطوله في باب الصبر‏.‏ وفي […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 42

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 42 ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Whoever of you performs Wudu’ carefully and then affirms: ‘Ash-hadu an la ilaha illallahu Wahdahu la sharika Lahu, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa Rasuluhu .In the narration in At- Tirmidhi, it is […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 43

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 43 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Were people to know the blessing of pronouncing Adhan and the standing in the first row, they would even draw lots to secure these privileges. And were they to realize the reward of performing […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 44

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 44 Mu’awiyah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying: “The Mu’adhdhinun (callers to prayer) will have the longest necks on the Day of Resurrection.”. وعن معاوية رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول‏:‏ ‏ “‏المؤذنون أطول الناس […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 45

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 45 ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abdur-Rahman reported: Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) said to me: “I see that you like living among your sheep in wilderness. So whenever you are with your sheep or in wilderness and you want to call Adhan, you should raise your voice because […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 46

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 46 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When Adhan for Salat is pronounced, the devil takes to his heels and breaks wind with noise so as not to hear the call. When the Adhan is finished, he returns. When the Iqamah […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 47

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 47 ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin Al-‘As (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, “When you hear the Adhan, repeat what the Mu’adhdhin says. Then ask Allah to exalt my mention because everyone who does so will receive in return ten rewards from […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 48

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 48 Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When you hear the Mu’adhdhin (pronouncing the call to Salat), repeat after him what he says.”. وعن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏إذا […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 49

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 49 Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who says upon hearing the Adhan: ‘Allahumma Rabba hadhihid-da’wati-ttammati, was-salatil-qa’imati, ati Muhammadanil-wasilata wal-fadhilata, wab’athu maqaman mahmuda nilladhi wa ‘adtahu . وعن جابر رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ […]