The Gardens of the Righteous Pocket Edition

The Gardens of the Righteous, Riyad as-Salihin, actually needs no introduction, as the reputation of this book remains undisputed. The structure of the work is the result of expert research; the sequence of the chapters is remarkable; the selection of the hadiths is based on wisdom, and the categorization of the topics ultimately allows us to travel from the deeds of the heart to the deeds of the body. Merely reading the table of contents makes it seem as if Imam Nawawi is providing us with a map and an instruction manual that we must respect on earth to reach success in the hereafter in peace.

The commentary found in this book is based on the explanations and numerous commentaries of our scholars that exist in the Arabic language, especially those of the collections of Bukhari and Muslim. The authentication of the hadiths (tahqiq) is in turn based on that of one of the great scholars of our time, Shaykh al-Albani.

Riyad as-Salihin is more than just a book. As the title itself says, it is gardens where you come to experience unique moments with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). The first hadith begins as follows: "The validity of deeds depends on the intention...". The last hadith of the work ends as follows: "... Then Allah will remove the veil, and nothing of what they were given will be more valuable than seeing their Lord." With this particular sequence of hadiths, Imam Nawawi seems to tell us that everything begins in the heart and that everything ends with Allah, the Most High. Between these two things, a path must be followed. Riyad as-Salihin will certainly help us to succeed in that.