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 194

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 194 Abu Sa’id and Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When a man awakens his wife during the night and they both perform two Rak’ah Salat together, they are recorded among the men and women who celebrate remembrance of Allah.”. وعنه […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 195

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 195 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “When one of you dozes off while performing Salat, he should lie down till his drowsiness has gone away from him. When one of you performs Salat while dozing, he may abuse himself instead of seeking pardon […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 196

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 196 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When anyone of you stands up for Salat at night and finds it difficult to recite the Qur’an accurately and he is unaware of what he is reciting, he should go back to sleep.”. […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 197

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 197 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who observes optional prayer (Tarawih prayers) throughout Ramadan, out of sincerity of Faith and in the hope of earning reward will have his past sins pardoned.”. عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، أن […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 198

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 198 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to urge (the people) to perform (optional Tarawih) prayer at night during the month of Ramadan. He did not order them or make it obligatory on them. He (ﷺ) said, “Whosoever performs (optional Tarawih) […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 199

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 199 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Whosoever performs Qiyam during Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), with Faith and being hopeful of Allah’s reward, will have his former sins forgiven.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 200

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 200 Ibn ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Some of the Companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) saw Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree) in their dreams in the last seven nights of Ramadan, whereupon the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “I see that your dreams all agree upon the last […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 201

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 201 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to seclude himself (in the mosque) during the last ten nights of Ramadan. He would say, “Search for Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree) in the last ten nights of Ramadan.”. وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها، قالت‏:‏ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 202

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 202 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to observe I’tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan and say, “Seek Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree) in the odd nights out of the last ten nights of Ramadan.”. وعنها، رضي الله عنها، أن رسول […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 203

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 203 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: When the last ten nights (of Ramadan) would begin, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would keep awake at night (for prayer and devotion), awaken his family and prepare himself to be more diligent in worship.. وعنها رضي الله عنها، قالت‏:‏ كان […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 204

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 204 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to strive more in worship during Ramadan than he strove in any other time of the year; and he would devote himself more (in the worship of Allah) in the last ten nights of Ramadan […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 205

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 205 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: I asked: “O Messenger of Allah! If I realize Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), what should I supplicate in it?” He (ﷺ) replied, “You should supplicate: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; […]