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 2, Hadith 38

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 38 Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prohibited us blowing in the drinking water. A man said: “O Messenger of Allah! Sometimes I see some litter floating about on the surface. What should I do then?” He (ﷺ) replied, “Pour them […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 39

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 39 Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) prohibited us from breathing into the drinking vessel or blowing in it.. وعن ابن عباس رضى الله عنهما أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم نهى أن يتنفس في الإناء، أو ينفخ فيه‏.‏((رواه الترمذي)) Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 40

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 40 Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I served the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) Zamzam water to drink and he drank it while he was standing. . وعن ابن عباس رضى الله عنهما قال‏:‏ سقيت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم من زمزم، فشرب وهو قائم ‏.‏((متفق عليه)) […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 41

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 41 An-Nazzal bin Sabrah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: ‘Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him) arrived at Bab Ar-Rahbah (in Kufah) and drank water in a standing posture. Then he said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) doing what you have seen me […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 42

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 42 Ibn ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: During the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) we would eat while walking and would drink while standing.. وعن ابن عمر رضى الله عنهما قال‏:‏كنا نأكل على عهد رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ونحن نمشى ، ونشرب ونحن […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 43

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 43 ‘Amr bin Shu’aib on the authority of his father and grandfather reported: I saw Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) drink standing, or sitting.. وعن عمرو بن شعيب عن أبيه عن جده رضى الله عنه قال‏:‏ رأيت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يشرب قائماً أو قاعداً‏.‏ ((رواه الترمذي)) Riyad as-Salihin: […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 44

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 44 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) forbade us from drinking while standing. Qatadah reported: “We asked him: ‘What about eating?”‘ He said: “That is even worse, (or may be he said) more detestable.”Another narration is: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) reprimanded . وعن أنس […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 45

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 45 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “None of you should drink standing; and if any one forgets, he must vomit.”. وعن أبى هريرة رضى الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ لا يشربن أحد منكم قائماً، […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 46

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 46 Abu Qatadah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who serves others with drinking water should be the last to drink himself.” . عن أبى قتادة رضى الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏ ساقي القوم آخرهم شرباً‏”‏. […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 47

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 47 Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Once the time for As-Salat (the prayer) approached. Those whose houses were near, went to their houses (to perform Wudu’) while some of the people remained with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). A stone (containing some water) bowl was […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 48

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 48 ‘Abdullah bin Zaid (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) visited us and we brought water for him in a brass vessel for his ablution and he performed ablution.. وعن عبد الله بن زيد رضى الله عنه قال‏:‏ أتانا النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، فأخرجنا له […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 49

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 2, Hadith 49 Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) visited the house of a man of the Ansar with one of his Companions and said to him, “If you have some water in the water-skin left over from last night, give it to us for […]