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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
