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Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi

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Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi الأربعون النووية

The forty-two foundational hadith gathered by Imam an-Nawawi. Compiled by Imam Yahya ibn Sharaf an-Nawawi.

Book of Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi

42 hadith
1 It is narrated on the authority of Amirul Mu'minin, Abu Hafs 'Umar bin al-Khattab (ra) who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: "Actions are (judged) by motives (niyyah), so each ma... 'Umar ibn al-Khattab · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 1 · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi
2 Also on the authority of `Umar (ra) who said: While we were one day sitting with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) there appeared before us a man dressed in extremely white clothes and with very bl...Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 2 · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi
3 On the authority of Abdullah, the son of Umar ibn al-Khattab (ra), who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say, "Islam has been built on five [pillars]: testifying that there is no deit... Abdullah · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 3 · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi
4 On the authority of Abdullah ibn Masood (ra), who said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and he is the truthful, the believed, narrated to us, “Verily the creation of each one of you is brought t... Abdullah ibn Masood · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 4 · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi
5 On the authority of the mother of the faithful, Aisha (ra), who said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who innovates something in this matter of ours (i.e., Islam) that is not of it will... Aisha · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 5 · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi
6 On the authority of an-Nu’man ibn Basheer (ra), who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say, “That which is lawful is clear and that which is unlawful is clear, and between the two of t... an-Nu’man ibn Basheer · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 6 · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi
7 On the authority of Tameem ibn Aus ad-Daree (ra): The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The deen (religion) is naseehah (advice, sincerity).” We said, “To whom?” He (ﷺ) said, “To Allah, His Book, His Messe... Tameem ibn Aus ad-Daree · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 7 · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi
8 On the authority of Abdullah ibn Umar (ra): The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "I have been ordered to fight against the people until they testify that there is none worthy of worship except A... Abdullah ibn Umar · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 8 · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi
9 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (ra): I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say, “What I have forbidden for you, avoid. What I have ordered you [to do], do as much of it as you can. For verily... Abu Hurayrah · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 9 · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi
10 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (ra): The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Allah the Almighty is Good and accepts only that which is good. And verily Allah has commanded the believers to do th... Abu Hurayrah · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 10 · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi
11 On the authority of Abu Muhammad al-Hasan ibn Ali ibn Abee Talib (may Allah be pleased with him), the grandson of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), and the o... Abu Muhammad al-Hasan ibn Ali ibn Abee Talib · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 11 · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi
12 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “Part of the perfection of one’s Islam is h... Abu Hurayrah · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 12 · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi
13 On the authority of Abu Hamzah Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) — the servant of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) — that the Prophet (peace and... Abu Hamzah Anas bin Malik · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 13 · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi
14 On the authority of Ibn Masood (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “It is not permissible to spill the blood of... Ibn Masood · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 14 · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi
15 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: Let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day... Abu Hurayrah · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 15 · Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi

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