The Explanation of Imam An-Nawawi's 40 Hadith By Shaykh Saalih Al- Fawzaan

The collection of Forty Hadith by Imam al-Nawawi has been accepted and studied by Muslim scholars for over seven centuries — selected because these narrations together cover the most essential and foundational principles of Islam: aqeedah, character, fiqh, and the way of the believer in every dimension of life. Understanding them well is considered by the scholars a minimum requirement of Islamic knowledge for every Muslim.

The Explanation of Imam An-Nawawi's 40 Hadith by Shaykh Dr. Salih ibn Fawzan al-Fawzan is a recorded commentary delivered after Fajr prayers at the Hammad As-Salamah Mosque in Riyadh — transcribed, edited, and presented here in full. Shaykh al-Fawzan is a member of the Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Fatwa and one of the most trusted senior scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah in the contemporary era.

What This Commentary Covers

The Most Important Principles of the Religion — Explained

Al-Nawawi selected these forty narrations because they are what he called "ahadith al-jawami'" — hadiths of comprehensive meaning. A single hadith may contain a complete principle of aqeedah, a foundational rule of fiqh, or a guiding principle for character — in a few concise words from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Shaykh al-Fawzan unpacks each narration fully, drawing out its evidential basis, its rulings, and its implications for the believer's life.

From the Mouth of a Senior Scholar

What makes this commentary particularly valuable is that it comes from Shaykh al-Fawzan's own lectures — delivered in the scholarly tradition of sitting with a text and explaining it directly, not writing for an academic audience but speaking to Muslims who need to understand and apply these narrations. The result is both rigorous and accessible.

Aqeedah, Fiqh, and Character Together

The forty hadiths cover multiple disciplines simultaneously — which is what makes them ideal for general Islamic education. Shaykh al-Fawzan's commentary respects this breadth, addressing each narration's theological, jurisprudential, and character-related dimensions as they arise.

Who This Book Is For

Every Muslim who wants to study the Forty Hadith of al-Nawawi with a reliable, detailed, contemporary Salafi commentary rather than reading the text alone. Ideal for halaqahs and Islamic study circles, for students working through the foundational hadith curriculum, and for any Muslim who wants to understand what these narrations actually teach — with the guidance of a senior scholar of Ahlus-Sunnah. Published by Dar Makkah International.