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 146

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 146 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to perform his voluntary prayer at night (i.e., Tahajjud prayer) while she was sleeping in front of him; and when the Witr prayer was yet to be observed, he would awaken her to perform her Witr prayer.. […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 147

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 147 Ibn ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Hasten to perform the Witr prayer before dawn.”. وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏بادروا الصبح بالوتر‏”‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه أبو داود والترمذي‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ وقال‏:‏ حديث حسن صحيح‏.‏ Riyad as-Salihin: Book […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 148

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 148 Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him)reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who apprehends that he may not get up in the later part of the night, should observe the Witr prayer in the first part of it; and he who is certain to get up in […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 149

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 149 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: My Khalil (the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)) directed me to fast three days of each month, and to observe two Rak’ah Duha (optional prayer) at forenoon, and to perform the Witr prayer before going to bed.. عن أبي هريرة رضي […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 150

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 150 Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him)reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “In the morning, charity is due on every joint bone of the body of everyone of you. Every utterance of Allah’s Glorification (i.e., saying Subhan Allah) is an act of charity, and every utterance of His Praise […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 151

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 151 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to perform four Rak’ah of Duha prayer (at the forenoon) and would add to them whatever Allah wished.. وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت‏:‏ كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يصلي الضحى أربعًا ويزيد […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 152

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 152 Umm Hani, daughter of Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: I went to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on the day of the conquest of Makkah. He was taking a bath at that time. When he finished the bath, he performed eight Rak’ah (of optional) prayers. […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 153

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 153 Zaid bin Arqam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I saw some people performing Duha (prayers) in the early forenoon and warned them (saying): These people must know that performing Salat a little later is better. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “The Salat of the penitent is […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 154

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 154 Abu Qatadah (May Allah be pleased with him)reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When anyone of you enters the mosque, he should perform two Rak’ah (of voluntary prayer) before sitting.”. وعن أبي قتادة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم‏:‏ ‏ “‏ إذا دخل […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 155

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 155 Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) when he was in the mosque, and he said to me, “Perform two Rak’ah prayer.”. وعن جابر، رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ أتيت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم وهو في المسجد فقال‏:‏ ‏ “‏صلِ ركعتين‏”‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 156

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 156 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to Bilal (May Allah be pleased with him) “Tell me about the most hopeful act (i.e., one which you deem the most rewarding with Allah) you have done since your acceptance of Islam because […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 157

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 157 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “The best day on which the sun has risen is Friday. On that day Adam was created, he was admitted to Jannah, and he was expelled therefrom.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ […]