| Author | Taken from the work of Shaykh Muhammad bin Salih al-Uthaymeen |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Pages | 210 |
| Size | 6x9x0.5" (15x22.5x1cm) |
| Edition | 1st (2015) |
| Weight (lbs) | 0.60 |
Stories are among the most effective means of teaching: they educate the mind, purify the soul, polish the heart, and cultivate good character — which is exactly why Allah filled the Noble Qur’an with the accounts of the Prophets and the nations of old, saying that in their stories there is a lesson for people of understanding. Beneficial Stories From Riyad-us-Saliheen (قصص مفيدة من رياض الصالحين) gathers the memorable narratives found in Imam An-Nawawi’s beloved hadith collection Riyad-us-Saliheen (“The Gardens of the Righteous”) and presents each one alongside the wisdom, fiqh, and points of benefit drawn from the celebrated explanation of Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saalih Al-Uthaymeen (rahimahullah).
The value of this book lies in that combination: rather than leaving the stories as bare narrations, it explains them — unlocking the lessons, rulings, and character-building reminders that the Prophet (ﷺ) intended his Ummah to take from them. The result is a collection of classic, authentic stories that is engaging enough to read aloud to the family yet rich enough to benefit the student of knowledge. It is, as the publisher notes, essential reading for every Muslim household.
Among the many stories explained in this book are:
For those who wish to study these and the rest of the narrations of Riyad-us-Saliheen in full, this volume pairs perfectly with the complete Explanation of Riyadus-Saliheen (6 Vol. Set) by Shaikh Al-Uthaymeen, and complements other inspiring collections such as Golden Stories of Accepted Prayers. Translated into clear English by Rasheed Ibn Estes Barbee and published by Authentic Statements Publications.
Imam Yahya ibn Sharaf An-Nawawi (rahimahullah, d. 676 AH) was one of the great scholars of hadith and Shafi’i fiqh, renowned for his lasting contributions to Islamic literature. His Riyad-us-Saliheen — a carefully selected compilation of around two thousand authentic ahadith arranged by theme — remains one of the most widely read and beloved hadith collections in the Muslim world, treasured for its focus on worship, manners, and the purification of the heart.
Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saalih Al-Uthaymeen (rahimahullah, d. 1421 AH) was among the most distinguished scholars of the modern era, famous throughout the Muslim world for his ability to explain detailed and complex matters in a clear, accessible way for the everyday Muslim. His explanation of Riyad-us-Saliheen is prized for being easy to follow while overflowing with points of benefit — and it is from this explanation that the lessons in the present book are drawn. May Allah have mercy upon both of these noble scholars and reward them for their service to the Ummah. Aameen.
