The 40 Hadith of Imam Nawawi – Essential Islamic Teachings & Sunnah Guide

The 40 Hadith of Imam Nawawi – Essential Islamic Teachings & Sunnah Guide

The 40 Hadith of Imam Nawawi is one of the most renowned collections in Islamic literature, compiled by the esteemed scholar Imam Yahya Ibn Sharaf An-Nawawi 

This powerful selection of authentic hadiths highlights the core principles of Islam, including faith (Iman), worship (‘Ibadah), sincerity, morality, and daily conduct. Carefully chosen from the sayings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, these hadiths provide a concise yet comprehensive foundation for understanding Islam.

Widely studied by beginners and advanced learners alike, this book serves as a practical guide to living a righteous life according to the Qur’an and Sunnah. Its clarity and depth make it an essential resource for every Muslim seeking knowledge and spiritual growth.

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"A Commentary on the 40 Hadiths of Imam Nawawi" is a work that presents a full and comprehensive examination of the well-known collection of 40 Hadiths produced by the eminent Islamic scholar, Imam Abu Zakaria Yahya Ibn Sharaf An-Nawawi (1233-1277 CE). The honorific "R.A" stands for "Radhi Allahu 'anhu," an Arabic term used to express respect for deceased individuals, particularly revered scholars and righteous leaders. Imam Nawawi's collection of 40 Hadiths is widely recognized as one of Islamic literature's most important and beloved Hadith compilations. Imam Nawawi's Hadiths cover a wide range of vital issues, including beliefs, ethics, moral behavior, worship, and interpersonal relationships. Each Hadith in this collection is deemed genuine and contains important information for Muslims wanting to live a decent and virtuous life in accordance with the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) teachings. The goal of this collection's commentary is to provide an in-depth explanation and interpretation of each of the 40 Hadiths. The commentary is likely to go into the historical background of each Hadith, the chain of narration (Isnad), linguistic nuances, and the broader meanings and applications of the Prophet's teachings.A comprehensive work commenting on Imam Nawawi’s Forty HadithsThis is the commentary of the famous collection of forty hadith by one of the most famous compilers of hadith is generally regarded as the most popular anthology and the best introduction to the study of the Prophet's sayings. Each of the hadiths icluded in this collection sets forth one of the fundamental points of Islam and is a genuine hadith taken mostly from the authentic books of Hadith."

Table of Contents
Author's Notes
Biagrophy of Imam Nawawi.
Introduction to Imam Nawawi's Forty Hadiths.
Hadith 1
Hadith 2
Hadith 3
Hadith 4.
Hadith 5.
Hadith 6
Hadith 7.
Hadith 8
Hadith 9
Hadith 10
Hadith 11
Hadith 12
Hadith 13
Hadith 14
Hadith 15
Hadith 16
Hadith 17
Hadith 18

Suhaib Sirajudin

• Imam Abu Zakaria Yahya Ibn Sharaf An-Nawawi R.A

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A Commentary on
The Forty Hadiths of Imam
Nawawi
Imam Abu Zakaria Yahya ibn Sharaf An-Nawawi R.A
شرح الاربعين النووية
للإمام ابو زكريا يحيى ابن شرف النووي
COMMENTARY BY
SUHAIB SIRAJUDIN
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Commentary on The Forty Hadiths of An Nawawi
Table of Contents
Author's Notes...
Biagrophy of Imam Nawawi.
Introduction to Imam Nawawi's Forty Hadiths.
Hadith 1
Hadith 2
Hadith 3
Hadith 4.
Hadith 5.
Hadith 6
Hadith 7.
Hadith 8
Hadith 9
Hadith 10
Hadith 11
Hadith 12
Hadith 13
Hadith 14
Hadith 15
Hadith 16
Hadith 17
Hadith 18
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Commentary on The Forty Hadiths of An Nawawi
نَظْرَ اللهُ امْرَأَ سَمِعَ مِنَّا شَيْئًا فَبَلَغَهُ كَمَا سَمِعَ فَرُبِّ مُبَلِّغُ أَوْعَى مِنْ سَامِعِ
May Allah gladden a man who hears something from us, so he conveys
it as he heard it. Perhaps the one it is transmitted to is more
understanding than the one who heard it. (Tirmidhi)
Therefore, it is due to these Hadiths that are authentically narrated from the Prophet that Imam Nawawi compiled this collection of Forty Hadiths.
The Authenticity of Hadiths of Al Arbaeen
Imam Nawawi has collected most of the Hadiths in this collection from Sahihain (Bukhari and Muslim). However, there are some Hadiths where the chain has been criticized by some of the scholars. Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali has discussed those Hadiths in his book 'Jami Uloom Wal Hikam'. You can refer to that book for more information.
The list of Hadiths for which the chains have been criticised are as follows:
1. Hadith No 12
2. Hadith No 29
3. Hadith No 30
4. Hadith No 31
5. Hadith No 39
6. Hadith No 41
[See individual sections for the content of each Hadith] One should note, however, that although the chains of these Hadiths are weak, when a scholar of a high calibre like Imam Nawawi, or another who is of similar high quality, brings a Hadith with a weak chain, it is not the same as when a layperson quotes a Hadith with a weak chain. Why? Because Imam Nawawi knows that the chain of it is weak, but because it has other related chains
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Commentary on The Forty Hadiths of An Nawawi
Therefore the only people whose actions will be accepted are those who do an action with both Ikhlaas (Sincerity) and Mutab'ah (Following the way of the Prophet
This is why a Muslim should strive to do every action with sincerity, and following in the footsteps of the Prophet.
Allah says:
لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ أَيُّكُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا
So that He may test you as to which of you is better in his deeds. (Quran67:2)
And the Prophet taught Mua'dh as the following dua:
اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ
O Allah, help me remember You, to be grateful to You, and to worship
You in an excellent manner. (Abu Dawood and Nasai)
How can you excellently worship Allah? And how can you present a good deed before Allah? This can only be achieved if your action meets both conditions. Because if you do it any other way than the way of the Prophet, then that is an innovation, and innovation is evil.
Also, if there is no sincerity in your deed, then that is Shirk, and Shirk is also evil. For your action to be considered excellent, it must be done with Ikhlaas (Sincerity) and Mutab'ah (Following the way of the Prophet).
Fudail Ibn lyad said, commenting on Allah's statement
لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ أَيُّكُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا
So that He may test you as to which of you is better in his deeds. (Quran 67:2)
أخلصه وأصوبه قيل يا أبا علي و ما أخلصه و أصوبه قال إن العمل كان خالصاً و لم يكن صواباً لم يُقْبَل وإذا كان صواباً و و لم يكن خالصاً لم يُقْبَل و الخالص هو ما كان الله و
الصواب ما كان على السنه