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 17, Hadith 41

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 41 Abu Zaid Thabit bin Ad-Dahhak Al-Ansari (May Allah be pleased with him( (he is one of those who gave their pledge of allegiance to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) under the Tree) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who swears by a religion other than that of […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 42

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 42 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “It does not befit a Siddiq (righteous Muslim) to frequently curse others.” وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏لا ينبغي لصدِّيق أن يكون لعانًا‏”‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 43

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 43 Abud-Darda’ (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Those who frequently resort to cursing (people) would neither be accepted as witnesses nor as intercessors on the Day of Resurrection.”. وعن أبي الدرداء رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 44

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 44 Samurah bin Jundub (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Do not curse one another, invoking Curse of Allah or Wrath of Allah or the fire of Hell.”. وعن سَمُرَة بن جُندب رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 45

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 45 Ibn Mas’ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “A true believer is not involved in taunting, or frequently cursing (others) or in indecency or abusing.”. وعن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏ “‏ليس […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 46

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 46 Abud-Darda’ (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When a person curses somebody or something, the curse goes up to heaven and the gates of heaven get closed. Then it comes down to the earth and its gates get closed. Then it turns […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 47

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 47 ‘Imran bin Husain (May Allah be pleased with him) said: We were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on a journey and there was a woman from the Ansar riding a she-camel. She abused and invoked curse upon it. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) heard it and said, “Off […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 48

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 48 Abu Barzah Nadlah bin ‘Ubaid Al-Aslami (May Allah be pleased with him) said: A young woman was riding a she-camel on which there was the luggage of people. Suddenly she saw the Prophet (ﷺ). The pass of the mountain became narrow for her people (because of fear). The young […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 49

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 49 Ibn Mas’ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Reviling a Muslim is Fusuq (disobedience of Allah) and killing him is (tantamount to) disbelief.”. وعن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏ “‏سباب المسلم فسوق، […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 50

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 50 Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, “When any Muslim accuses another Muslim of sin or of disbelief, the reproach rebounds upon the one who utters it, if the other person is not deserving of it.”. وعن أبي ذر […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 51

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 51 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When two persons indulge in abusing each other, the beginner will be the sinner so long as the oppressed does not transgress the limits.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 52

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 52 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: A drunkard was brought to the Prophet (ﷺ). He said, “Give him a beating.” Then some beat him with their hands, some with their shoes, and some with (a folded) piece of cloth. When he left, someone said to him: […]