Sharah Arbaeen Nawawi

About Sharah Arbaeen Nawawi

Sharah Arbaeen Nawawi is an Urdu commentary by Prof. Syed Mujtaba Syedi on the famous collection of forty hadith gathered by Imam Nawawi (RH). Each hadith of the collection is taken up in turn, and the lessons and rulings contained in it are explained in Urdu so that an ordinary reader can follow and apply them. This hardback is published by Darul Ilm, and the book presents the hadith in Arabic with Urdu explanation. For the number of pages and other details of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492.

If you want to begin your study of hadith with a small but powerful text, the Arbaeen of Imam Nawawi (RH) is the most familiar place to start, and a clear Urdu sharah is a good companion for it.

About Imam Nawawi (RH) and his collection

Imam Nawawi (RH) lived from 631 to 676 AH and takes his name from Nawa in Syria. He was a scholar of fiqh and hadith who died at about the age of forty-five, yet left behind works that Muslims still study. His collection of forty hadith is known in Arabic as Al-Arbaun an-Nawawiyyah. Although it is called the Forty, scholars note that it actually carries forty-two hadith. He selected narrations that are short enough to memorise, wide enough in meaning to cover the main areas of the religion and, as far as possible, sound in their chain of narration. They reflect the comprehensive speech of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, whose few words carried broad meanings.

What the book covers

• The forty hadith of Imam Nawawi (RH), each studied in its own section
• An Urdu commentary on the meaning and message of each hadith
• The rulings and practical lessons that can be drawn from the narrations
• Guidance on intention, sincerity, worship, good character, lawful and unlawful matters and dealings with people

Why Sharah Arbaeen Nawawi is a good starting point

The forty hadith in this collection reach into nearly every part of a Muslim’s life. They speak of the importance of sincere intention, of what faith and Islam and ihsan mean, of the pillars of Islam, of avoiding doubtful matters, of good neighbourliness, of controlling the tongue, of honesty in dealings and of kindness to the creation of Allah. Because the text is brief, a reader can finish a hadith in a few minutes and then spend the rest of the day acting on it. A sharah, or commentary, supplies what the short text leaves unsaid: the background, the shades of meaning and the practical guidance that scholars have drawn from the words of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

That is exactly the value of a sharah in Urdu. A reader who finds Arabic commentaries too heavy can still come close to the meaning, and a teacher can use it to prepare short lessons for a class or a Friday gathering.

Who should read Sharah Arbaeen Nawawi

• Beginners who wish to start the study of hadith with a small, well-known text
• Students of madrasas, colleges and Islamic studies courses
• Teachers and imams who prepare short talks and lessons
• Parents who want a family study circle at home
• Anyone who wants to memorise a few hadith and understand them well

How to benefit from the book

Read one hadith each day. First read the Arabic text slowly, then read the Urdu explanation, and then write down in a notebook the one lesson you will put into practice. After a week, revise the seven you have studied. If memorisation is your aim, learn a few lines at a time and repeat them in your prayers and in quiet moments. Share what you learn with family members, since teaching is one of the surest ways to remember. Whenever the name of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ comes in the text, send salawat upon him. For questions of fiqh that arise in your own life, consult a qualified scholar.

A book for the home and the classroom

The collection is brief enough to be completed in forty-odd days of study, which makes it ideal for a Ramadan reading plan or a study circle that meets once a week. A hardback copy stands up well to repeated use in a classroom or on a family shelf.

Edition details

Title: Sharah Arbaeen Nawawi. Commentary: Prof. Syed Mujtaba Syedi. Collection of Imam Nawawi (RH). Publisher: Darul Ilm. Format: hardback. Languages: Arabic and Urdu. For page count and other details of the copy in stock, we are glad to help on WhatsApp at 9906523492.

We dispatch the same day from Srinagar. Delivery takes about 1 day within Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

What is this book? It is an Urdu commentary on the forty hadith collected by Imam Nawawi (RH).

Who wrote the commentary? Prof. Syed Mujtaba Syedi.

Who is the publisher? Darul Ilm.

Is it good for beginners? Yes. The hadith are short and the explanation is in Urdu, so it is a gentle way to begin.

How soon will it be dispatched? The same day from Srinagar, with delivery in about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

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