FORTY HADITH

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Imam Nawawi had a very short life but during this short period, he had written a large number of books on different subjects. Every work has been recognised as a valuable treasure of knowledge. Among them are:-

Riyad al-Salihin
Sharh Sahih Muslim
Sharh Sunan Abi Dawud
Kitab-ur-Raudah
Tahdhib-ul-Asma was-Sifat
Arba'een
Mukhtasar At-Tirmidhi
Tabaqat Ash Shafi'iyah
Muhimmatul-Ahkam
al-Adhkar
al-Tibyan fi adab hamalat al-Qur'an
al-Irshad wa'l-Taqrib fi 'Ulum al-Hadith
al-Minhaj

His Sharh Sahih Muslim is a standard text book for the study of Hadith while his al-Minhaj is used for the study of Fiqh.

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 such as Abu Ibrahim Ishaq bin Ahmad AI-Maghribi, Abu Muhammad Abdur-Rahman bin Ibrahim Al-Fazari, Radiyuddin Abu Ishaq Ibrahim bin Abu Hafs Umar bin Mudar Al-Mudari, Abu Ishaq Ibrahim bin Isa Al-Muradi, Abul-Baqa Khalid bin Yusuf An-Nablusi, and Abul-Abbas Ahmad bin Salim Al-Misri.

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).

INTRODUCTION TOPIC
HADITH

Actions are judged by intentions

Islam, Iman, Ihsan, Qadar

The five pillars of Islam

Creation of human being; Al-Qadar

Ibadah & Bida'ah (Innovation)

Purification of the heart

Nasihah

The concept of Jihad

How are obligations to be fulfilled?

Being pure (at-Tayyib)

Avoiding doubtful acts

Being concerned with beneficial matters

The obligation of loving all Muslims

The value of human life

Good manners in speech; behaviour of Muslims towards

neighbours/guests

Restraining oneself from anger

The concept of Ihsan

The concept of Taqwa

Allah's Protection

The concept of Al-Haya' (modesty)

The concept of Istiqamah

Deeds that lead to Paradise I

How to free oneself

Prohibition of injustice and oppression; seeking Allah's Guidance

Charitable acts I

Charitable acts II

Internal Controlling System

Adhering to the Sunnah

Deeds that lead to Paradise II

Transgressing the limits

The concept of Al-Zuhd (asceticism) in Islam

Not causing harm

The plaintiff and the defendant

The concept of Al-Amr bil-Ma'ruf wan-Nahiu 'anil-Munkar (Enjoining what is good and discouraging what is evil)

Evil acts that spoil brotherhood

The significance of fulfilling the needs of a Muslim

How deeds are recorded

The concept of Wilayah (the closer servants of Allah)

What is pardoned for this ummah

The Muslim's attitude towards the worldly life

Desires to be subservient to Revelation

Seeking Allah's Forgiveness

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