Riyad al-Salihin | Part 2

Course Description:

This course studies the narrators, meanings, and practical applications of the hadith found in the famous collection of hadith by Imam an-Nawawī, Riyāḍ al-ṣaliḥīn. Throughout this four-part class, we will study the four-volume commentary (one book per course) of Riyāḍ al-ṣaliḥīn entitled Fawḥ al-rayaḥīn by one of the foremost hadith scholars of the twenty-first century–Shaykha Samar al-Asha. This four-volume work includes commentary on each hadith. Students will read the book in Arabic and discuss the content in English in class. Part 2 will study volume two.

Course Logistics:

• Designed in an easy to follow format.
• Interactive Q&A
• Recordings available until end of term
• Based on the aqida of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’a.
• Women only.
• Ages 17+ can register.

Course Prerequisites:

1. Students should be women above the age of 17
2. Reading knowledge of Arabic
3. Approval required

Course Requirements:

Live attendance is recommended whenever possible for the best learning experience. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for registered students who cannot attend live. Students will have access to course forums, recordings, and files until May 31st, 2025.

Please note that daylight savings time will begin in the United States on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Depending on where you live, this may or may not affect your class timing. In countries where DST is not applied at all, class will be one hour earlier starting March 9.

This is an online course so students will need:

• Access to internet with an internet speed of at least 2 Mbps recommended for best performance.
• Headphones, camera and microphone may be required for in-class participation.
• To access the live class and recordings, students will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet/iPad with the Zoom app.

Text:

فوح الرياحين في شرح رياض الصالحين

Recommended:

The Preservation of Hadith: A Brief Introduction to the Science of Hadith by Ibrahim Madani

Students are responsible for ordering their textbooks before the start of class. Ribaat textbooks are available to enrolled students at a discounted rate through Rabata Bookshop. Once enrolled, students will have access to the discount code through the course forum.

Registration:

Registration Fee: Non-refundable, non-transferable

• $250. (not including the cost of the course materials)
• $20.00 late registration fee on February 3rd. (if seats are available)
• Registration closes January 10.
• Auditing is not available for this course.

Before enrolling, please read the Registration Fees & Policies.

Contact: For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org