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 12, Hadith 8

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 8 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (for the deceased).”. […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 9

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 9 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “The world, with all that it contains, is accursed except for the remembrance of Allah that which pleases Allah; and the religious scholars and seekers of knowledge.”. وعنه قال‏:‏ سمعت رسول الله صلى الله […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 10

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 10 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who goes forth in search of knowledge is considered as struggling in the Cause of Allah until he returns.”. وعن أنس رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 11

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 11 Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “A believer never satisfies doing good until he reaches Jannah.”. وعن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏لن يشبع مؤمن من خير حتى يكون […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 12

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 12 Abu Umamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “The superiority of the learned over the devout worshipper is like my superiority over the most inferior amongst you (in good deeds).” He went on to say, “Allah, His angels, the dwellers of the […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 13

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 13 Abud-Darda (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who follows a path in quest of knowledge, Allah will make the path of Jannah easy to him. The angels lower their wings over the seeker of knowledge, being pleased with what he does. […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 14

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 14 Ibn Mas’ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, “May Allah freshen the affairs of a person who hears something from us and communicates it to others exactly as he has heard it (i.e., both the meaning and the words), for […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 15

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 15 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who is asked about knowledge (of religion) and conceals it, will be bridled with a bridle of fire on the Day of Resurrection.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 16

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 16 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said, “He who does not acquire knowledge with the sole intention of seeking the Pleasure of Allah but for worldly gain, will not smell the fragrance of Jannah on the Day of Resurrection.”. وعنه قال‏:‏ قال […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 17

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 12, Hadith 17 ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin Al-‘As (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying: “Verily, Allah does not take away knowledge by snatching it from the people, but He takes it away by taking away (the lives of) the religious scholars till none […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 13, Hadith 1

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 13, Hadith 1 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: On the Night of Al-Isra (the Night of Ascension) the Prophet (ﷺ) was presented with two drinking vessels: one full of wine and the other one full of milk. He looked at them. Then he took the vessel which was […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 13, Hadith 2

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 13, Hadith 2 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Any matter of importance which is not begun with Al-hamdu lillah (praise be to Allah) remains defective.”. وعنه عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏كل أمر ذي بال لا يبدأ فيه‏:‏ […]