The Explanation of An-Nawawi’s Forty Hadith by Salih al-Fawzan

This work presents Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan’s comprehensive explanation of Imam al-Nawawi’s Forty Hadith, one of the most essential collections in Islam. While Imam al-Nawawi compiled these forty-two narrations to cover the foundations of faith, worship, and character, Shaykh al-Fawzan expands upon them with scholarly precision, making their meanings clear and applicable to contemporary life.

Each hadith is carefully explained with references to the Qur’an, Sunnah, and the understanding of the early generations. The commentary highlights the central role of these narrations in shaping Islamic belief, law, and ethics, and provides practical guidance for how Muslims can implement them in their daily lives. This makes the book valuable for both students of knowledge seeking depth and everyday readers desiring clarity in their practice of Islam.

It stands as a bridge between the timeless words of the Prophet ﷺ and the realities faced by Muslims today, making it a vital companion to the original Forty Hadith.