Step into the timeless wisdom of the Prophet ﷺ through Imam al-Nawawi’s 40 Hadith — a foundational collection of hadith that captures the heart of Islam’s moral, spiritual, and legal framework. This course offers a deep and structured exploration of each hadith, combining classical scholarship with real-life application.

Through detailed analysis, historical context, and practical reflections, you’ll uncover the profound meanings behind these sayings and how they continue to guide personal conduct and societal values today. Each lesson bridges the gap between the past and present, helping you apply Prophetic teachings to modern-day challenges.

Rooted in themes such as sincerity, character, justice, repentance, worship, and personal growth, the course follows a carefully designed structure that moves from foundational beliefs to ethical action and spiritual refinement. You’ll explore how the 40 Hadith shape every dimension of a believer’s life — from inner intentions to outward relationships — offering a comprehensive blueprint for living with purpose, balance, and devotion.

Course Curriculum

    1. Introduction & Hadith 1

    2. Quiz 1

    3. Hadith 2 & 3 - Fundamentals of Faith

    4. Quiz 2

    5. Hadith 4 - The Stages of Life

    6. Hadith 5 - Innovations in Faith

    7. Quiz 3

    1. Hadith 6 - Doubtful Matters

    2. Quiz for Hadith 6

    3. Hadith 7 - Sincere Counsel

    4. Quiz for Hadith 7

    5. Hadith 8 - Sanctity of Muslim Life

    6. Quiz for Hadith 8

    7. Hadith 9 - Submission to the Prophet SAW

    8. Quiz for Hadith 9

    1. Hadith 10 - Pure Consumption

    2. Quiz for Hadith 10

    3. Hadith 11 - Doubt

    4. Quiz for Hadith 11

    5. Hadith 12 - Mind Yourself

    6. Quiz for Hadith 12

    7. Hadith 13 - Brotherly Love

    8. Quiz for Hadith 13

    9. Hadith 14 - Breaking the Sanctity

    10. Quiz for Hadith 14

    1. Hadith 15 - Noble Silence & Kindness Towards Neighbours

    2. Quiz for Hadith 15

    3. Hadith 16 - The Prohibition of Anger

    4. Quiz for Hadith 16

    5. Hadith 17 - Excellence in Everything (Case Study: Slaughtering Animals)

    6. Quiz for Hadith 17

    7. Hadith 18 - Taqwa

    8. Quiz for Hadith 18

    9. Hadith 19 - Timeless Advice

    10. Quiz for Hadith 19

    1. Hadith 20 - Modesty

    2. Quiz for Hadith 20

    3. Hadith 21 - Believe & Be Steadfast

    4. Quiz for Hadith 21

    5. Hadith 22 - The Promise of Paradise

    6. Quiz for Hadith 22

    7. Hadith 23 - Comprehensive Teachings of Goodness

    8. Quiz for Hadith 23

    9. Hadith 24 - "O My Servants"

    10. Quiz for Hadith 24

    1. Hadith 25 - Competing in Charity

    2. Quiz for Hadith 25

    3. Hadith 26 - Abundant Charity

    4. Quiz for Hadith 26

    5. Hadith 27 - Righteousness & Sin

    6. Quiz for Hadith 27

    7. Hadith 28 - Hear & Obey

    8. Quiz for Hadith 28

    9. Hadith 29 - Path to Salvation

    10. Quiz for Hadith 29

About this course

  • 16 hours of video content
  • Self-Paced Curriculum
  • Bite-Size Learning
  • Rayyan Courses' Subscription

What will you learn in this course?

This course aims to provide the student with the following outcomes:

  • Develop a strong grasp of the meanings and contexts of the 40 Hadith

  • Understand the theological, ethical, and legal principles derived from these hadiths

  • Learn how these hadith shape Islamic thought and personal conduct

  • Apply Prophetic wisdom to modern-day challenges.

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Instructor

Ustadh Yaquob Ahmed

Course Instructor

Yaquob Ahmed is a teacher and Islamic scholar with an Alimiyyah qualification from Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda, Blackburn, an MA in Islamic Studies from SOAS University, and a BA in Hadith Studies from the Islamic University of Madinah. He specialises in Arabic to English Translation, Islamic sciences, Hadith, and contemporary applications of Islamic knowledge.

Learn how to apply Prophetic wisdom in daily life, fostering moral excellence, spiritual growth, and a deeper connection to faith