Riyad as Salihin (Gardens of the Righteous) By: Al-Imam abu zakariya yahya bin sharafi an-nawawi

Description

The Riyad as-Salihin of Imam Nawawi is a well known and popular collection of hadiths covering various themes. The purpose of the book in the words of the author is

I felt that I should compile a short collection of authentic hadiths which will be means for the traveller to the hereafter through which he will acquire internal and external ettiquette which will combine [hadiths] which create a yearning [for Paradise] and a fear [of Hell] and all other types of ettiquette for those treading the path. These hadiths will have lessons on abstention (zuhd) [spiritual] exercise for the souls the development of character the purifications and treatment for the hearts the protection of the limbs and removing their waywardness and other objectives of the ‘arifin (those who have truly recognised)

The famous 5th Century Hijri, Ahadith compilation by Imam Al-Nawawi, The ahadith are predominantly from Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim (Other ahadith are from the reliable Books such as Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah and Muwatta Imam Malik).

Considered by Many as the Most Important Book after the Qur’an Simply because it is a Summary of authentic Traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).