Nawawi Hadith 1: Intentions
Sincerity of intention, the foundation of every deed: opening Imam Nawawi's 40 Hadith with 'actions are by intentions'.
Sincerity Khutbahs
Nawawi Hadith 17: Ihsan Toward Every Creature
On Allah prescribing excellence in all things, even in how we treat animals, and what this demands of our daily conduct.
Nawawi Hadith 2: Islam, Iman, Ihsan
Hadith Jibril in one khutbah: the five pillars, six articles of faith, the reality of ihsan, and preparing for the Hour.
Nawawi Hadith 22: Enough for Paradise
On the man who asked if keeping only his obligations, nothing more and nothing less, was enough to enter Paradise, and the Prophet said yes.
Nawawi Hadith 37: The Ledger of Mercy
On the Hadith Qudsi of recorded good and bad deeds, and how Allah multiplies reward for intentions and actions out of pure grace.
Nawawi Hadith 7: Sincere Advice
An exploration of the hadith that sums up Islam in one word, naseehah, sincere devotion to Allah, His Book, His Messenger, and the believers.
Nawawi Pair 1 & 2: Foundations of Faith
Two hadith that anchor the entire religion: sincerity of intention behind every deed, and the three tiers of Islam, Iman, and Ihsan taught by Jibril.
Nawawi Pair 17 & 18: Excellence (Ihsan)
Two hadiths on ihsan: the command to perfect every act, even taking a life with mercy, and the call to remain conscious of Allah wherever we are.
Nawawi Pair 41 & 42: Desires and Divine Mercy
The final two hadiths of Imam Nawawi's forty: submitting our desires to revelation, and the boundless mercy of Allah when we fall short.
Nawawi Pair 7 & 8: Sincerity and Sanctity
Two hadith on our duty to the community: sincere advice as the essence of religion, and the sanctity of a Muslim's blood, wealth, and honor after the shahada.
Nawawi Pair 9 & 10: Submission and Purity
How full obedience to Allah's commands (Hadith 9) and purity of provision (Hadith 10) form one complete submission.
Signs of Prophethood
Miracles and fulfilled prophecies of the Prophet Muhammad: evidence that strengthens faith and answers doubt.
Truth & Sincerity
On the two conditions for accepted deeds, sincerity and following the Sunnah, and why the masjid stands as a fortress for unity, truth, and all seekers.