An Explanation Of The Forty Hadiths Of Imam Nawawi By Shaykh Fawzan in 2 volumes

About An Explanation of the Forty Hadiths of Imam Nawawi

An Explanation of the Forty Hadiths of Imam Nawawi is a two-volume commentary by Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan on one of the most studied collections in Islam. The forty hadiths gathered by Imam al-Nawawi (RH) cover the basic principles of faith, worship and conduct, and Shaykh al-Fawzan explains them in detail. The commentary comes from lessons he gave after Fajr prayer at the Hammad as-Salamah mosque in Riyadh, which gives it the warmth of a real teaching circle.

For anyone who wants to start a serious study of hadith, the forty hadiths are the traditional starting point, and this English set makes the explanation easy to follow.

What the book covers

• The forty hadiths of Imam Nawawi, with explanation of each
• Core matters of belief, worship and good character
• Rulings of fiqh that arise from the hadiths
• Practical lessons for daily life in the modern world

The collection is made up mostly of narrations from Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, and Imam Nawawi (RH) chose them because each one expresses a foundation of the religion. Scholars describe many of these hadiths as pillars of Islam, since a whole area of the faith can be traced back to a single narration.

About Imam Nawawi

Imam Yahya ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi (RH) was born in Nawa in Syria in 1233 CE and passed away in 1277 CE. He travelled to Damascus as a young man, studied under many teachers in hadith and fiqh, and later headed the Dar al-Hadith al-Ashrafiyyah. He wrote a large number of books, among them Riyadh as-Salihin and his commentary on Sahih Muslim. Although he lived a short life, his works are read in every part of the Muslim world.

About the commentator

Shaykh Salih ibn Fawzan al-Fawzan (may Allah preserve him) was born in 1935 in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. He holds a doctorate in Islamic jurisprudence, serves on the Council of Senior Scholars and the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta, and has taught in Riyadh for many years. His explanations are known for being clear and direct.

Why the forty hadiths matter

The words of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are, after the Qur’an, the second source of guidance for Muslims. Yet the books of hadith are large, and a beginner can feel lost among thousands of narrations. The forty hadiths solve this problem by offering a short and balanced selection that touches the essentials. Studying them with a reliable commentary gives a student a strong base for later learning, and it helps ordinary readers to carry the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ into their daily lives.

Who should read it

This set is for students beginning hadith, teachers who run weekly classes, parents who want to teach their children the basics of the religion, and any Muslim who wants to understand the words of the Prophet ﷺ properly. It is also a practical text for study circles in a masjid, since the forty hadiths can be covered one at a time over a few months.

How to benefit from it

Take one hadith each week. Read the text of the hadith, then the explanation, and then write one action you will take. Memorise the hadith if you can, since that is a long-standing tradition with this collection. Send blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ when you read his name. Discuss the lesson with family or friends, and bring any difficult point to a qualified teacher. Over a year the forty hadiths can be completed several times, and every reading brings new benefit.

A lasting gift

Because the book explains the foundations of the religion in a simple manner, it is a thoughtful gift for a new Muslim, a student, a newly married couple or a family that wants to begin regular study together. Many readers keep the set close, returning to a hadith when they need a reminder of their purpose.

Edition details

Title: An Explanation of the Forty Hadiths of Imam Nawawi. Original collection: Imam al-Nawawi (RH). Explanation: Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan. Language: English. Format: 2 volumes. Publisher: Dar Makkah International. Page counts and covers differ between printings, so please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar. Delivery takes 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days in the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

Who compiled the forty hadiths? Imam al-Nawawi (RH).

Who explains them in this set? Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan.

How many volumes are there? Two volumes, in English.

Where does the commentary come from? From lessons given after Fajr at a masjid in Riyadh.

Is it good for beginners? Yes, it is a traditional starting point for the study of hadith.

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