Commentary On Riyadh As-Salihin 2 Volume Set Explained By Shaykh Abdul Aziz bin Baz

Riyad-us-Saliheen by Imam al-Nawawi has been one of the most read hadith collections in the Islamic world for seven centuries. Its chapters on sincerity, repentance, patience, watchfulness of Allah, gratitude, and righteous character cover the inner and outer life of the believer comprehensively. But the text of the hadiths alone — without explanation — leaves much of this richness inaccessible to the English-speaking reader.

Commentary on Riyadh as-Saliheen (2-Volume Set) presents Shaykh Abd al-Aziz ibn Abd Allah ibn Baz's explanation of the foundational chapters of this beloved collection. Shaykh Ibn Baz served as the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and was one of the senior scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah in the twentieth century — a man whose scholarship was meticulous, whose piety was well-known, and whose explanations of the Sunnah are among the most trusted available in English.

What This Commentary Covers

The Foundational Chapters of Riyad-us-Saliheen

These two volumes focus on the opening and most essential chapters of al-Nawawi's collection — the chapters on sincerity and intention, repentance, patience, truthfulness, watchfulness of Allah (muraqabah), taqwa, reliance on Allah (tawakkul), certainty (yaqin), and steadfastness (istiqamah). These are the chapters that address the inner life of the believer — the states of the heart that determine the quality of every external action.

Clear Explanation with Practical Application

Shaykh Ibn Baz's commentary clarifies the meaning of each hadith, draws out its rulings and benefits, and connects it to the believer's daily life. Each narration is presented with a concise, practical explanation — true to the Shaykh's style of making complex matters immediately understandable and applicable.

The Believer's Inner Life — From the Sunnah

What makes this volume particularly valuable is that it grounds Islamic spirituality and character development entirely in the authentic Sunnah — not in philosophy, not in opinion, not in folk tradition, but in the actual words and actions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) as transmitted through reliable chains and explained by a senior scholar of Ahlus-Sunnah.

About the Commentary Author

Shaykh Abd al-Aziz ibn Abd Allah ibn Baz (1910–1999) served as the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and was one of the most senior scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah in the modern era. Published by Al-Ihsan Publications.

Who This Book Is For

Every Muslim who wants to study Riyad-us-Saliheen with the benefit of a senior scholar's explanation — not just reading the hadiths but understanding what they mean and how to live them. Excellent for personal study, halaqahs, and Islamic education programs. Particularly valuable for anyone working on their inner character and wanting Sunnah-grounded guidance on sincerity, patience, tawakkul, and the other stations of the believer's heart.