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 10, Hadith 10

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 10 Laqit bin ‘Amir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: “My father is a very old man and does not have strength to perform Hajj (pilgrimage) or ‘Umrah or to undertake the journey.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Perform Hajj and ‘Umrah […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 11

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 11 As-Sai’b bin Yazid (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I was seven years old when I was taken to perform Hajj (pilgrimage). This was during the time the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed the Hajjat-ul-Wada’ (Farewell Pilgrimage).. وعن السائب بن يزيد رضي الله عنه، قال‏:‏ حج بي مع […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 12

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 12 Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) came across a caravan at Ar-Rauha’ and asked who the people in the caravan were. They replied that they were Muslims. They asked: “Who are you?” He (ﷺ) said, “I am the Messenger of Allah.” Then a […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 13

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 13 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed the pilgrimage on an unsaddled camel which also carried his provisions (i.e., his Zamilah).. وعن أنس رضي الله عنه، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حج على رحل وكانت زاملته‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه البخاري‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ Riyad as-Salihin: […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 14

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 14 Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Ukaz, Mijannah and Dhul-Majaz were markets during the pre-Islamic period. The Companions disliked trading there till the following Ayat of the Noble Qur’an were revealed: “There is no sin on you if you seek the Bounty of your Rubb (during […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 1

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 1 Mu’awiyah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah said, “When Allah wishes good for someone, He bestows upon him the understanding of Deen.”. وعن معاوية رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏ “‏من يرد الله به خيرًا يفقه في […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 2

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 2 Ibn Mas’ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Envy is permitted only in two cases: A man whom Allah gives wealth, and he disposes of it rightfully, and a man to whom Allah gives knowledge which he applies and teaches it.”. وعن ابن مسعود […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 3

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 3 Abu Musa (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “The guidance and knowledge with which Allah has sent me are like abundant rain which fell on a land. A fertile part of it absorbed the water and brought forth profuse herbage and pasture; […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 4

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 4 Sahl bin Sa’d (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said to ‘Ali (May Allah be pleased with him), “By Allah, if a single person is guided by Allah through you, it will be better for you than a whole lot of red camels.”. وعن سهل […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 5

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 5 ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin Al-‘As (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Convey from me even an Ayah of the Qur’an; relate traditions from Banu Israel, and there is no restriction on that; but he who deliberately forges a lie against me let him have […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 6

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 6 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Allah makes the way to Jannah easy for him who treads the path in search of knowledge.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏ومن سلك […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 7

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 7 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who calls others to follow the Right Guidance will have a reward equal to the reward of those who follow him, without their reward being diminished in any respect on that account.”. وعنه […]