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 9, Hadith 1

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 9, Hadith 1 Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to observe I`tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan. . عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما، قال‏:‏ كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يعتكف العشر الأواخر من رمضان‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏ Riyad as-Salihin: […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 9, Hadith 2

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 9, Hadith 2 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to engage himself in I’tikaf (seclusion for prayers) in the mosque during the last ten nights of Ramadan till he passed away; thereafter, his wives followed this practice after him.. وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها أن النبي […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 9, Hadith 3

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 9, Hadith 3 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to observe I’tikaf every year (during Ramadan) for ten days; in the year in which he passed away, he observed I’tikaf for twenty days.. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ كان النبي صلى الله عليه […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 1

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 1 Ibn ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “(The superstructure of) Islam is based on five (pillars), testifying the fact that La ilaha illallah wa anna Muhammad-ar-Rasul-ullah . وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 2

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 2 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) delivered a Khutbah and said, “O people! Hajj (pilgrimage to the House of Allah) has been made incumbent upon you, so perform Hajj.” A man inquired: “O Messenger of Allah, is it prescribed every year?” […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 3

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 3 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked: “Which deed is the best?” He (ﷺ) replied, “Faith in Allah and His Messenger.” Then he was asked: “What is next?” He replied, “Jihad (holy fighting) in the Cause of Allah.” Then he was asked, […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 4

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 4 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Whoever performs Hajj (pilgrimage) and does not have sexual relations (with his wife), nor commits sin, nor disputes unjustly (during Hajj), then he returns from Hajj as pure and free from sins as on […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 5

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 5 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “(The performance of) ‘Umrah is an expiation for the sins committed between it and the previous ‘Umrah; and the reward of Hajj Mabrur (i.e., one accepted) is nothing but Jannah.”. وعنه أن رسول الله […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 6

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 6 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: I said: “O Messenger of Allah! We consider Jihad as the best deed, should we not then go for Jihad?” The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “The best Jihad for you women is Hajj Mabrur (i.e., one accepted by Allah).”. وعن […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 7

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 7 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “There is no day on which Allah sets free more slaves from Hell than He does on the Day of ‘Arafah.”. وعنها أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏ما من يوم أكثر […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 8

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 8 Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “(The performance of) ‘Umrah during Ramadan is equal to Hajj (pilgrimage).” Or said, “Equal to the performance of Hajj with me.”. وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما، أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏عمرة […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 9

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 9 Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: A woman came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said, “Allah’s obligation upon His slaves has become obligatory on my father in his old age. My father is very old and incapable of riding. May I perform Hajj on […]