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Riyad as-SalihinBook 8

The Book of VirtuesPage 5

كتاب الفضائل

277 hadith in this book; 277 translated into English.

Chapter 214Chapter: The Superiority of Lailat-ul-Qadr (the Night of Decree)

Not graded No. 1194

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to strive more in worship during Ramadan than he strove in any other time of the year; and he would devote himself more (in the worship of Allah) in the last ten nights of Ramadan than he strove in earlier part of the month. [Muslim].

وعنها قالت‏:‏ كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ، يجتهد في رمضان ما لا يجتهد في غيره، وفي العشر الأواخر منه، ما لا يجتهد في غيره‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

Chapter 215Chapter: The Excellence of using Miswak (Tooth-Stick)

Not graded No. 1198

We used to prepare for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) a Miswak (tooth-stick) and the water for making Wudu'. Whenever Allah wished to awaken him from sleep at night, he (ﷺ) would brush his teeth with Miswak, make Wudu', and perform Salat. [Muslim].

وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها، قالت‏:‏ كنا نعد لرسول الله، سواكه وطهوره، فيبعثه الله ما شاء أن يبعثه من الليل، فيتسوك ويتوضأ ويصلي‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

Narrated by Ā’ishah + 23 other versions

Authentic No. 1199

I have told you repeatedly to use the tooth-stick

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "I have told you repeatedly to use the tooth-stick."

"‏أكثرت عليكم في السواك‏"

Narrated by Anas ibn Mālik + 6 other versions Explained

Not graded No. 1200

I asked 'Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her): "What was the first thing which the Prophet (ﷺ) would do when he entered his house?" She replied: "He would use Miswak (tooth-stick)." [Muslim].

وعن شريح بن هانئ قال‏:‏ قلت لعائشة، رضي الله عنها‏:‏ بأي شيء كان يبدأ النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا دخل بيته‏.‏ قالت‏:‏ بالسواك‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

+ 6 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1203

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "There are five acts which conform to the pure nature: Circumcision, removing of the pubic hair, clipping the nails, plucking the underarm hair and trimming the moustache." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏"‏الفطرة خمس، أو خمس من الفطرة‏:‏ الختان، والاستحداد، وتقليم الأظفار، ونتف الإبط، وقص الشارب‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏ (24)

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 24 other versions

Authentic No. 1204

Ten practices are part of the Fitrah: Trimming the mustache, letting the beard grow, using the tooth-stick, rinsing the nose, trimming the nails, washing the finger joints, plucking the armpit hair, shaving the pubic hair, and washing the private parts with water

‘Ā’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Ten practices are part of the Fitrah: Trimming the mustache, letting the beard grow, using the toothstick (tooth-stick), rinsing the nose, trimming the nails, washing the finger…

وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏"‏عشر من الفطرة‏:‏ قص الشارب، وإعفاء اللحية، والسواك، واستنشاق الماء، وقص الأظفار، وغسل البراجم، ونتف الإبط، وحلق العانة، وانتقاص الماء‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏قال…

Narrated by Ā’ishah + 8 other versions Explained

Chapter 216Chapter: The Excellence and Obligation of the Payment of Zakat

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1206

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "(The structure of) Islam is built on five (pillars): Testification of 'La ilaha illallah' (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah), that Muhammad (ﷺ) is his slave and Messenger, the establishment of Salat, the payment of Zakat, the pilgrimage to the House of…

"‏بني الإسلام على خمس‏:‏ شهادة أن لا إله إلا الله وأن محمدًا عبده ورسوله، إقام الصلاة، وإيتاء الزكاة، وحج البيت، وصوم رمضان‏"

Narrated by Abdullāh ibn ‘Umar + 13 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1207

A person with dishevelled hair, one of the people of Najd, came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). We heard the humming of his voice but could not fully understand what he was saying, till he approached close to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). Then I came to know that he was asking about Islam. The…

وعن طلحة بن عبيد الله، رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ جاء رجل إلى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، من أهل نجد، ثائر الرأس نسمع دوي صوته، ولا نفقه ما يقول، حتى دنا من رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فإذا هو يسأل عن الإسلام، فقال الرسول…

+ 9 other versions

Not graded No. 1208

The Prophet (ﷺ) appointed Mu'adh (May Allah be pleased with him) as governor of Yemen, and at the time of his departure, he instructed him thus: "First of all, call the people to testify 'La ilaha illallah' (there is no true god except Allah) and that I (Muhammad) am the Messenger of Allah, and if…

"‏ادعهم إلى شهادة أن لا إله إلا الله وأني رسول الله، فإن هم أطاعوا لذلك فأعلمهم أن الله تعالى افترض عليهم خمس صلوات في كل يوم وليلة، فإن هم أطاعوا لذلك فأعلمهم أن الله افترض عليهم صدقة تؤخذ من أغنيائهم، وترد على…

Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbās + 11 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1209

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "I have been commanded to fight people till they testify 'La ilaha illallah' (there is no true god except Allah) that Muhammad (ﷺ) is his slave and Messenger, and they establish Salat, and pay Zakat; and if they do this, their blood (life) and property are secured…

"‏أمرت أن أقاتل الناس حتى يشهدوا أن لا إله إلا الله وأن محمدًا رسول الله، ويقيموا الصلاة، ويؤتوا الزكاة، فإذا فعلوا ذلك، عصموا مني دماءهم وأموالهم إلا بحق الإسلام وحسابهم على الله‏"

Narrated by Abdullāh ibn ‘Umar + 6 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1210

When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) passed away, Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with him) was appointed as his successor (caliph). Amongst the Arabs some men apostatised. Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with him) resolved to fight them. 'Umar bin Al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) said to Abu…

"‏أمرت أن أقاتل الناس حتى يقولوا لا إله إلا الله، فمن قالها، فقد عصم مني ماله ونفسه إلا بحقه وحسابه على الله‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 29 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1211

A man said to the Prophet (ﷺ): "Direct me to a deed which may admit me to Jannah." Upon this he (the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)) said, "Worship Allah and never associate anything with Him in worship, establish Salat, pay Zakat, and strengthen the ties of kinship." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏تعبد الله لا تشرك به شيئًا، وتقيم الصلاة، وتؤتي الزكاة، وتصل الرحم‏"

Narrated by Abu Ayyūb al-Ansāri + 11 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1212

A bedouin came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: "O Messenger of Allah! Direct me to a deed by which I may be entitled to enter Jannah." The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Worship Allah, and never associate anything with Him, establish Salat, pay the Zakat which has been enjoined upon you, and observe Saum of…

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، أن أعرابيًا أتي النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال‏:‏ يا رسول الله دلني على عمل إذا عملته، دخلت الجنة‏.‏ قال‏:‏ ‏"‏تعبد الله ولا تشرك به شيئًا، وتقيم الصلاة، وتؤتي الزكاة المفروضة، وتصوم رمضان‏"‏…

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 4 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1213

I pledged allegiance to the Prophet (ﷺ) to establish Salat, to pay the Zakat and to have the welfare of every Muslim at heart. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

وعن جرير بن عبد الله، رضي الله عنه، قال‏:‏ بايعت النبي، صلى الله عليه وسلم، على إقام الصلاة، وإيتاء الزكاة، والنصح لكل مسلم‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏ ‏.‏

+ 18 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1214

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Any person who possesses gold or silver and does not pay what is due on it (i.e., the Zakat); on the Day of Resurrection, sheets of silver and gold would be heated for him in the fire of Hell and with them his flank, forehead and back will be branded. When they…

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏"‏ما من صاحب ذهب، ولا فضة، لا يؤدي منها حقها إلا إذا كان يوم القيامة صفحت له صفائح من نار، فأحمي عليها في نار جهنم فيكوى بها جنبه، وجبينه، وظهره…

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 18 other versions

Chapter 217Chapter: The Excellence of Observing Saum (Fasts) during Ramadan

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) Hadith qudsi No. 1215

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Allah the Exalted and Majestic said: 'Every act of the son of Adam is for him, except As-Siyam (the fasting) which is (exclusively) for Me, and I will reward him for it.' Fasting is a shield. When anyone of you is observing fast, he should neither indulge in…

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏"‏قال الله عز وجل‏:‏ كل عمل ابن آدم له إلا الصيام، فإنه لي وأنا أجزي به‏.‏ والصيام جُنة فإذا كان يوم صوم أحدكم فلا يرفث ولا يصخب، فإن سابه أحد أو…

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 31 other versions

Authentic Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1216

Anyone spends a pair in the way of Allah will be called from the gates of Paradise: O slave of Allah, this is good! So, whoever was from the people of prayer will be called from the gate of prayer; whoever was from the people of Jihad will be called from the gate of Jihad

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Anyone spends a pair in the way of Allah will be called from the gates of Paradise: 'O slave of Allah, this is good! So, whoever was from the people of prayer will be called from…

وعنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏‏"‏ من أنفق زوجين في سبيل الله نودي من أبواب الجنة ‏:‏يا عبد الله هذا خير، فمن كان من أهل الصلاة دعي من باب الصلاة، ومن كان من أهل الجهاد دعي من باب الجهاد، ومن كان من أهل…

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 11 other versions Explained

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1217

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "In Jannah there is a gate which is called Ar-Raiyan through which only those who observe Saum (fasting) will enter on the Day of Resurrection. None else will enter through it. It will be called out, "Where are those who observe fasting?" So they will stand up and proceed…

"‏إن في الجنة بابًا يقال له‏:‏ الريان، يدخل منه الصائمون يوم القيامة لا يدخل منه أحد غيرهم يقال‏:‏ أين الصائمون‏؟‏ فيقومون لا يدخل منه أحد غيرهم، فإذا دخلوا أغلق فلم يدخل منه أحد‏"

Narrated by Sahl ibn Sa‘d + 2 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1219

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He who observes fasting during the month of Ramadan with Faith while seeking its reward from Allah, will have his past sins forgiven." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ من صام رمضان إيمانًا واحتسابًا، غفر له ما تقدم من ذنبه ‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 48 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1221

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Observe Saum (fast) on sighting the crescent and terminate it on sighting it (the new moon), but if the sky is cloudy before you, then complete the number (thirty days) of the month." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

وعنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏"‏صوموا لرؤيته، وأفطروا لرؤيته، فإن غَبِيَ عليكم فأكملوا عدة شعبان ثلاثين‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه وهذا لفظ البخاري‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ وفي رواية مسلم‏:‏ ‏"‏فإن غم عليكم فصوموا ثلاثين…

+ 24 other versions

Chapter 218Chapter: The Excellence of Spending out Charity during Ramadan

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1222

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was the most generous of the men; and he was the most generous during the month of Ramadan when Jibril visited him every night and recited the Qur'an to him. During this period, the generosity of Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) waxed faster than the rain bearing wind. [Al-Bukhari…

وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما‏:‏ قال‏:‏ كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أجود الناس، وكان أجود ما يكون في رمضان حين يلقاه جبريل وكان جبريل يلقاه في كل ليلة من رمضان فيدارسه القرآن فَلَرَسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حين…

Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbās + 14 other versions

Not graded No. 1223

When the last ten nights (of Ramadan) would begin, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would keep awake at night (for prayer and devotion), awaken his family and prepare himself to be more diligent in worship. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت‏:‏ كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا دخل العشر أحيا الليل وأيقظ أهله، وشد المئزر‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏

Narrated by Ā’ishah + 7 other versions

Chapter 219Chapter: The Prohibition of Observing Saum (Fasting) after the Middle of Sha'ban

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1224

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Do not observe Saum (fasting) for a day or two days preceding Ramadan. However, if a person is in the habit of observing Saum on a particular day (which may fall on these dates), he may fast on that day." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏لا يتقدمن أحدكم رمضان بصوم يوم أو يومين، إلا أن يكون رجل كان يصوم صومه، فليصم ذلك اليوم‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 7 other versions

Not graded No. 1225

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Do not observe Saum (fasting) before the advent of Ramadan. Observe Saum at sighting of the crescent of Ramadan and terminate it at sighting the crescent (of Shawwal). If the sky is overcast, complete (the month as) thirty (days)." [At- Tirmidhi].

"‏ لا تصوموا قبل رمضان صوموا لرؤيته وأفطروا لرؤيته، فإن حالت دونه فأكملوا ثلاثين يومًا‏"

Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbās + 2 other versions

Chapter 220Chapter: Supplication at the Sight of the Crescent (At the outset of Every Lunar Month)

Authentic No. 1228

On sighting the new moon, the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) would say: O Allah, let this new moon appear on us with security and faith

Talhah Ibn ‘Ubaydulllāh (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: On sighting the new moon, the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) would say: "O Allah, let this new moon appear on us with security and faith, and with safety and Islam. (O moon) Your Lord and my Lord is Allah. May…

"‏اللهم أهله علينا بالأمن والإيمان والسلامة والإسلام، ربي وربك الله، هلال رشد وخير‏"

Narrated by Talhah ibn ‘Ubaydullah + 4 other versions Explained

Chapter 221Chapter: Merit of Suhur (Predawn meal in Ramadan) and the Excellence of Delaying having it till before Dawn

Not graded No. 1230

We took Suhur (predawn meal) with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and then we stood up for (Fajr) Salat (prayer). It was asked: "How long was the gap between the two?" He replied: "The time required for the recitation of fifty Ayat." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

وعن زيد بن ثابت رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ تسحرنا مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ثم قمنا إلى الصلاة قيل كم كان بينهما‏؟‏ قال‏:‏ خمسون آية ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏

Narrated by Zayd ibn Thābit + 13 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1231

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had two Mu'adhdhin: Bilal and Ibn Umm Maktum (May Allah be pleased with them). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Bilal proclaims Adhan [call to Salat (prayer)] at fag end of night, so eat and drink till Ibn Umm Maktum pronounces Adhan." Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased…

"‏ إن بلالا يؤذن بليل فكلوا واشربوا حتى يؤذن ابن أم مكتوم‏"

Narrated by Abdullāh ibn ‘Umar + 24 other versions

Chapter 222Chapter: The Superiority of Hastening to Break the Fast, and the supplication to say upon Breaking it

Not graded No. 1234

Masruq and I visited 'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) and said: "O Mother of the Believers! There are two Companions of Muhammad (ﷺ) and neither of them holds back from doing good acts; but one of them hastens to break Saum (fasting) and hastens to perform the Maghrib prayer, while the other…

وعن أبي عطية قال‏:‏ دخلت أنا ومسروق على عائشة رضي الله عنها فقال لها مسروق‏:‏ رجلان من أصحاب محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم كلاهما لا يألو عن الخير‏:‏ أحدهما يعجل المغرب والإفطار، والآخر يؤخر المغرب والإفطار‏؟‏ فقالت‏:‏ من…

+ 1 other version

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1237

We were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on a journey and he was observing Saum (fasting). When the sun set, he (ﷺ) said to a person, "Dismount and prepare the ground roasted barley drink for us." Upon this he replied, "O Messenger of Allah, there is daylight still." The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said…

وعن أبي إبراهيم عبد الله بن أبي أوفى، رضي الله عنهما قال‏:‏ سرنا مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وهو صائم فلما غربت الشمس قال لبعض القوم‏:‏ ‏"‏يا فلان انزل فاجدح لنا، فقال‏:‏ يا رسول الله لو أمسيت‏؟‏ قال‏:‏ ‏"‏انزل…

+ 8 other versions

Not graded No. 1239

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to break his Saum (fasting) before performing Maghrib prayer with three fresh date-fruits; if there were no fresh date- fruits, he will eat three dry dates; and if there were no dry date- fruits; he would take three draughts of water. [At- Tirmidhi].

وعن أنس رضي الله عنه قال كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يفطر قبل أن يصلي على رطبات، فإن لم تكن رطبات فتميرات فإن لم تكن تميرات حسا حسوات من ماء‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه أبو داود والترمذي وقال‏:‏ حديث حسن‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

Narrated by Anas ibn Mālik + 4 other versions

Chapter 223Chapter: Safeguarding As-Saum (The Fast)

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1240

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "When any one of you is observing Saum (fasting) on a day, he should neither indulge in obscene language nor should he raise the voice; and if anyone reviles him or tries to quarrel with him he should say: 'I am observing fast."' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏إذا كان يوم صوم أحدكم فلا يرفث ولا يصخب، فإن سابه أحد أو قاتله، فليقل‏:‏ إني صائم‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 31 other versions

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