The Arabic And English Text Of Al Nawawi’s Forty Hadith by Abu Iyaad

Hafidh al-Nawawi (d. 676H) | Translation: Abu Iyaad Amjad Rafiq

This handbook presents a side-by-side translation of the Arabic text of Hafidh al-Nawawi’s Forty Hadith, which is based upon three manuscripts. One of these manuscripts, which is the primary basis for the Arabic text, has an isnad (chain) to al-Nawawi himself through Hafidh Jamal al-Din al-Mizzi (d. 742H) and Hafidh Zayn al-Din al-Iraqi (d. 806H). Hence, this small handbook which provides a side-by-side translation of the Arabic text, is offered as a dependable and suitable resource for memorisation and revision.

“Every hadith from (this compilation) contains a mighty principle from the principles of the religion… It is necessary for every person [seeking [the world] of the hereafter to know [and comprehend] these hadiths due to the important affairs they contain.” — Shaykh, Hafidh al-Nawawi