Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 15 Zaid bin Arqam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would supplicate: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-‘ajzi wal-kasali, wal-bukhli wal-harami, wa ‘adhabil-qabri. Allahumma ati nafsi taqwaha, wa zakkiha Anta khairu man zakkaha, Anta waliyyuha wa maulaha. Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min ‘ilmin la yanfau’, […]
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 16, Hadith 16 Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate: “Allahumma laka aslamtu, wa bika amantu, wa ‘alaika tawakkaltu, wa ilaika anabtu, wa bika khasamtu, wa ilaika hakamtu. Faghfir li ma qaddamtu, wa ma akh-khartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a’lantu, Antal-Muqaddimu, […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 17 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min fitnatin-nari, wa ‘adhabin-nari, wa min sharril-ghina wal-faqri (O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the trials and the torment of the Fire and from the evils of wealth and […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 18 Ziyad bin ‘Ilaqah reported: My uncle Qutbah bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) said that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min munkaratil-akhlaqi, wal-a’mali, wal- ahwa’i (O Allah! I seek refuge in You from undesirable manners, deeds, and aspirations).”. وعن زياد بن علاقة […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 19 Shakal bin Humaid (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I asked: “O Messenger of Allah, teach me a prayer.” He (ﷺ) said, “Say: Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min sharri sam’i, wa min sharri basari, wa min sharri lisani, wa min sharri qalbi, wa min sharri maniyyi (O Allah! […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 20 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-barasi, wal- jununi, wal-judhami, wa sayyi’il-asqami’ (O Allah! I seek refuge in You from leucoderma, insanity, leprosy and evil diseases).”. وعن أنس رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 21 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal- ju’i, fa-innahu bi’sad-daji’u; wa a’udhu bika minal-khiyanati, fa- innaha bi’satil-bitanah’ . وعن أبي هريرة، رضي الله عنه، قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ، يقول: […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 22 ‘Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A slave who had made a contract with his master to pay for his freedom, came to me and said: “I am unable to fulfill my obligation, so help me.” He said to him: “Shall I not teach you a supplication […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 23 ‘Imran bin Husain (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) taught my father two statements to recite in his Du’a. These are: “Allahumma al-himni rushdi, wa a’idhni min sharri nafsi (O Allah! Inspire in me guidance and deliver me from the evils within myself).”. وعن عمران […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 24 Abul-Fadl Al-`Abbas bin `Abdul-Muttalib (ra) reported: I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) to teach me a supplication. He (ﷺ) said, “Beg Allah for safety (from all evils in this world and in the Hereafter).” I waited for some days and then I went to him again and asked […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 25 Shahr bin Haushab reported: I asked Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her), “O Mother of the Believers! Which supplication did the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) make frequently when he was in your house?” She said: “He (ﷺ) supplicated frequently: ‘Ya muqallibal-qulubi, thabbit qalbi ‘ala dinika (O Controller […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 26 Abud-Darda’ (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “One of Prophet Dawud’s supplications was: ‘Allahumma inni as’aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuka, wal-‘amalalladhi yuballighuni hubbaka. Allahumm-aj’al hubbaka ahabba ilayya min nafsi, wa ahli, wa minal-ma’il-baridi (O Allah! I ask You for Your Love, […]