The Forty 40 Hadith of Imam al-Nawawi English Mp3

The collection of Forty Hadith by al-Imam al- Nawawi (or Imam Nawawi) has been known, accepted and appreciated by Muslim scholars for the last seven centuries.

Its significance lay in the fact that these selected forty hadiths comprise the main essential and fundamental concepts of Islam which, in turn, construct the minimum level of required revealed knowledge for every single Muslim. Since having good knowledge of the various fundamental aspects of the religion is key to a Muslim's practice and application of Islam, this web site attempts to provide simple and practical commentaries to the collection of Imam Nawawi's Forty Hadith.

Various principles are contained in these hadiths, such as belief, Muslim ethics and fiqh. As such, it is very important to have a good understanding of these hadiths based on scholarly interpretations. In addition, these commentaries also try to offer discussions on related contemporary issues pertaining to certain concepts mentioned in these hadiths.

Imam Muhyi al-Din Abu Zakariya Yahya bin Sharaf al-Nawawi, for short Imam Nawawi, was born in the village of Nawa in the vicinity of Damascus in 631 A.H. (1233 A.D.). He grew up in Nawa and at the age of nineteen went to study in Damascus which was considered the center of learning and scholarship.

During his stay at Damascus, Imam Nawawi studied from more than twenty celebrated teachers, regarded as masters and authorities of their fields and disciplines. He studied Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence and principles, syntax and Etymology from great scholars.

Imam Nawawi had endless thirst for knowledge. He used to read twelve lessons daily and wrote commentaries on every lesson. Whatever books he read, he would write marginal notes and explanations on each book. His intelligence, hard work, love, devotion and absorption in his studies amazed his teachers and they became fond of him and began to praise and admire him. Allah had also conferred upon him the gift of fast memorisation and depth of thought. Imam Nawawi made full benefit of his God given qualities and potentialities and earned the highest degree of honor.

Imam Nawawi led a life of singular piety, righteousness and simplicity. After over 20 years, he returned to his hometown. Soon after his arrival at Nawa, he fell ill and died in 676 A.H. (1278 AD).

The Forty Hadith of Imam Nawawi

Hadith 1

Actions are by intentions

Hadith 2

Islam, Iman, Ihsan

Hadith 3

Islam is Built Upon Five

Hadith 4

Deeds are by Their Final Actions

Hadith 5

Rejection of Evil Deeds and Innovations

Hadith 6

Protecting the Heart

Hadith 7

The Religion is Naseehah (Sincere Advice)

Hadith 8

The Sanctity of a Muslim

Hadith 9

Obligations are According to Ability

Hadith 10

Restricting Oneself to the Permissible

Hadith 11

Being Cautious of the Doubtful

Hadith 12

Leaving that Which Does Not Concern You

Hadith 13

Love for Your Brother What You Love for Yourself

Hadith 14

Prohibition of Blood of a Muslim

Hadith 15

Islamic Manners

Hadith 16

The Forbiddance of Anger

Hadith 17

Prescription of Ihsan

Hadith 18

Follow Up a Bad Deed with a Good Deed

Hadith 19

Be Mindful of Allah and Allah will Protect You

Hadith 20

Modesty is from Faith

Hadith 21

Hadith 22

Entering Paradise

Hadith 23

Hastening to Do Good

Hadith 24

The Forbiddance of Oppression

Hadith 25

The Value of Charity

Hadith 26

What is Sadaqa?

Hadith 27

Righteousness is in Good Character

Hadith 28

The Obligation of Following the Sunnah

Hadith 29

Means of Goodness

Hadith 30

Do Not Neglect the Religious Obligations

Hadith 31

The Reality of Zuhd (Asceticism)

Hadith 32

No Harming nor Reciprocating Harm

Hadith 33

Hadith 34

Forbidding Evil with the Hands, Speech, and Heart

Hadith 35

Brotherhood in Islam

Hadith 36

Hadith 37

The Grace of Allah and His Mercy

Hadith 38

Attaining Nearness to Allah and His Love

Hadith 39

Hadith 40

Be in This World As a Traveler

Hadith 41

Hadith 42

The Expanse of the Forgiveness of Allah