Introduction to the Book *Riyad al-Salihin*

Question:
The questioner says: O Shaykh, tell us about the book *Riyad al-Salihin* and its author, al-Nawawi.

Answer:
Its author is Imam al-Nawawi, a noble imam among the great hadith scholars, jurists, and imams (may Allah have mercy on him). As for the book *Riyad al-Salihin*, it is a precious book in which he (may Allah have mercy on him) compiled and selected beneficial hadiths that indicate and encourage righteous deeds. It is a comprehensive book of good deeds that is read to people so that they benefit from it and are reminded of righteous deeds, thereby encouraging them to do so and inspiring them toward good. It also contains prohibitions against sins and evil deeds; hadiths that forbid sins, transgressions, and evil deeds. It is a rich, comprehensive, and very beneficial book. The Muslim reads it, and it is read to the congregation in the mosque, as is the custom in these lands. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,