40 hadith of imam al-nawawi course
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If you could only study one hadith collection, this would be it.
Imam Al-Nawawi’s 40 Hadith isn’t just a list of prophetic sayings. It’s the backbone of Islamic practice, a collection so carefully chosen that scholars across centuries have called it the foundation of the entire religion.
Each hadith carries a weight that goes far beyond memorisation. This course takes those 40 narrations and breaks them down for clarity and practical implementation, so the words don’t just sit in your head. They change how you live.
What Are the 40 Hadith of Imam Nawawi?
The 40 Hadith of Imam Nawawi is a collection of narrations compiled by the 13th-century Islamic scholar Yahya ibn Sharaf Al-Nawawi. Each hadith was hand-picked for its significance, covering the core principles of the religion: intentions, faith, actions and excellence in worship.
Al-Nawawi wasn’t just a scholar. He was one of the most respected authorities in Islamic jurisprudence, and this collection is widely regarded as his most enduring contribution to the Muslim world.
The 40 narrations aren’t random. They map out the full picture of what it means to be Muslim, from the intention behind every act, to the depth of faith in your heart, to how that faith shows up in your daily actions and your relationship with Allah.
Students Will Learn
- The core foundations of Islam as expressed in the hadiths.
- The principles of Islamic law and ethics that guide daily life.
- How to apply the teachings of these hadith to contemporary situations.
- The importance of these hadith for personal development, worship and societal contribution.
- How mastering these hadith is essential for those striving for success in the Hereafter.
Who Is This Course For?
Students of Knowledge
If you’re already on a path of Islamic study, the 40 Hadith is essential reading. This course helps you engage with each narration seriously, understand the scholarly commentary behind it and see how it fits into the broader picture of Islamic learning.
New Muslims
You’ve taken your shahada and now you want to understand the fundamentals. The 40 Hadith gives you exactly that. It covers the core principles of the faith in a way that’s clear, practical and easy to build on.
Born Muslims Reconnecting With Their Faith
Life gets busy. For many Muslims, formal Islamic education stopped in childhood. This course gives you the chance to revisit the foundations of your faith as an adult, with fresh eyes and real depth.
Non-Arabic Speakers
The entire course is taught in English. You don’t need to understand Arabic to get full benefit from it. Every hadith is explained clearly so the meaning lands, not just the words.
The Impact This Course Can Have On You
If you’re on this page, you don’t lack a commitment to Islam, you lack clarity. This course gives you both.
When you understand the core principles of Islam through the words of the Prophet himself, doubt starts to lift. You’ll know what you believe and why. That confidence doesn’t just stay in your head, it shows up in how you live.
The 40 Hadith touches every area of life. Your intentions, your actions, your relationship with Allah and how you treat the people around you. Nothing is left out. By the end of this course, your worship won’t feel like routine. You’ll pray with purpose, act with awareness and carry a level of knowledge that genuinely changes things from the inside out.
About the Instructor
AbdulWahid Stephenson brings over 15 years of teaching experience to this course. He studied Islamic Jurisprudence at the Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia, one of the most respected institutions of Islamic learning in the world.
He’s the founder of both Madinah College and Insight into Islam. Beyond that, he’s a Khateeb who has delivered talks at universities and Islamic centres across the country.
When you learn from AbdulWahid, you’re learning from someone who has spent his life in this knowledge. Not just studying it, but teaching it, living it and making it accessible to others.
Learning Path
Lesson 1: Hadith 1 : Deeds are by Intentions
Lesson 2: Hadith 2 : Islam, Faith & Excellence
Lesson 3: Hadith 3 : Pillars of Islam
Lesson 4: Hadith 4 : Decree
Lesson 5: Hadith 5 : Religious Innovation
Lesson 6: Hadith 6 : Halal & Haram
Lesson 7: Hadith 7 : The Religion is Sincere Advice
Lesson 8: Hadith 8 : Jihad
Lesson 9: Hadith 9 : Responsibility Within One’s Capacity
Lesson 10: Hadith 10 : What is Lawful & Wholesome
Lesson 11: Hadith 11 : The Doubtful
Lesson 12: Hadith 12 : The Perfection of Ones Islam
Lesson 13: Hadith 13 : Love For Others What You Love For Yourself
Lesson 14: Hadith 14 : The Sanctity of a Muslims Blood
Lesson 15: Hadith 15 : Islamic Manners
Lesson 16: Hadith 16 : Don’t Get Angry
Lesson 17: Hadith 17 : Perform Everything With Excellence
Lesson 18: Hadith 18 : Good Character
Lesson 19: Hadith 19 : A Few Words
Lesson 20: Hadith 20 : Shyness
Lesson 21: Hadith 21 : Steadfastness
Lesson 22: Hadith 22 : Only Doing the Obligatory Actions
Lesson 23: Hadith 23 : Good Deeds
Lesson 24: Hadith 24 : “O My Servants”
Lesson 25: Hadith 25 : Types of Sadaqah
Lesson 26: Hadith 26 : Charity for Every Joint in the Body
Lesson 27: Hadith 27 : What Your Heart Tells You
Lesson 28: Hadith 28 : Stick to the Sunnah
Lesson 29: Hadith 29 : An Action That Will Enter Me Into Paradise
Lesson 30: Hadith 30 : What which is Obligatory, That which is Forbidden, and That which is Not Mentioned
Lesson 31: Hadith 31 : Asceticism
Lesson 32: Hadith 32 : No Harm & No Causing Harm
Lesson 33: Hadith 33 : The Burden of Proof is upon The Claimant
Lesson 34: Hadith 34 : Forbidding Evil
Lesson 35: Hadith 35 : Brotherhood
Lesson 36: Hadith 36 : Reaping What You Sow
Lesson 37: Hadith 37 : Intending to do Good & Evil
Lesson 38: Hadith 38 : The Wali of Allah
Lesson 39: Hadith 39 : What is Overlooked by Allah
Lesson 40: Hadith 40 : Be like a Stranger or Wayfarer
Lesson 41: Hadith 41 : Desires
Lesson 41: Hadith 42 : Repentance