Study Guide for Riyad as-Salihin Final Exam Level 2 Year 1Study Guide for Riyad as-Salihin Final Exam Level 2 Year 1

Sincerity and Purity of Intention (Ikhlas) Key Concept

All deeds are judged by intentions (niyyah)

Sincerity and Purity of Intention (Ikhlas) Hadith

“Actions are but by intentions…” (Bukhari & Muslim)

Sincerity and Purity of Intention (Ikhlas) Reflection

Why do you do what you do? Even daily actions can become acts of worship if intended for Allah.

Repentance (Tawbah) Key Concept

Turning back to Allah sincerely after sinning.

Repentance (Tawbah) Conditions

Stop the sin, regret it, resolve not to return.

Repentance (Tawbah)

“The one who repents from sin is like one who did not sin.” (Ibn Majah)

Patience (Sabr) Types

• Patience in obeying Allah

• Patience in avoiding sin

• Patience during hardships

Patience (Sabr) Hadith

“Patience is at the first strike of calamity.” (Bukhari & Muslim)

Truthfulness (Sidq) Importance

Leads to righteousness and Paradise.

Truthfulness (Sidq) Hadith

“Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise.” (Bukhari)

Watchfulness (Muraqaba) Definition

Knowing that Allah is always watching.

Watchfulness (Muraqaba) Hadith

“Worship Allah as though you see Him…” (Hadith of Jibril)

Revering Allah and Piety (Taqwa) Definition

Consciousness of Allah that leads to obedience and fear of sin

Revering Allah and Piety (Taqwa) Verse

“O you who believe, fear Allah as He should be feared…” (Surah Al-Imran 3:102)

Certainty and Trust in Allah (Yaqeen & Tawakkul) Verse

“And whoever puts his trust in Allah – He will suffice him.” (65:3)

Straightforwardness (Istiqamah) Definition

Remaining firm on the straight path.

Straightforwardness (Istiqamah) Hadith

“Say ‘I believe in Allah,’ then remain steadfast.” (Muslim)

Hastening to Good Actions Key Concept

Don’t delay good deeds.

Hastening to Good Actions Verse

So race to [all that is] good.” (2:148)

Striving (Mujahada) Definition

Exerting effort for Allah’s pleasure.

Striving (Mujahada) Application

Overcoming ego, laziness, and distractions in worship.

Increasing Good Deeds in Later Life Key Concept

Elderly people are closer to death; they should increase their good deeds.

Increasing Good Deeds in Later Life Hadith

“The best among you are those whose lives are long and actions are good.” (Tirmidhi)

Clarification of Many Paths of Good Key Concept

Islam is broad: Charity, dhikr, helping others, smiling, all are rewarded.

Clarification of Many Paths of Good Hadith

“Every joint of a person must perform a charity each day…” (Bukhari & Muslim)

Moderation in Worship Key Concept

Balance: Avoid extremes.

Moderation in Worship Hadith

“Do not be extreme, for people before you were destroyed due to extremism.” (Ibn Majah)

Perseverance in Good Deeds Key Concept

Consistency: More beloved to Allah than intensity.

Perseverance in Good Deeds Hadith

“The most beloved actions to Allah are those done consistently…” (Bukhari)

Following the Sunnah and Its Manners Key Concept

The Prophet ﷺ is our perfect example.

Following the Sunnah and Its Manners Verse

“Indeed in the Messenger of Allah you have a good example…” (33:21)

Obeying the Judgment of Allah Key Concept

Islamic Rulings: Must be followed, even if difficult.

Obeying the Judgment of Allah Verse

“It is not for a believer to have any option in their matter…” (33:36)

Avoiding Innovations (Bid’ah) Key Concept

Dangerous: Alters the religion.

Avoiding Innovations (Bid’ah) Hadith

“Every innovation is misguidance.” (Abu Dawood)

Building Good or Bad Traditions Key Concept

Reward or Sin: Based on whether others follow you in good or evil.

Building Good or Bad Traditions Hadith

“Whoever starts a good practice will get the reward of it and those who follow it…” (Muslim)

Showing the Way to Good Key Concept

Encouraging others: Rewarded even if you didn’t do the act.

Showing the Way to Good Hadith

Whoever guides someone to good will have a reward like the one who does it.” (Muslim)

Sincere Advice (Naseehah) Key Concept

Core of religion: For Allah, His book, His Messenger, and all Muslims.

Sincere Advice (Naseehah) Hadith

“The religion is sincerity.” (Muslim)

Enjoining Good & Forbidding Evil Key Concept

Obligation: Done with wisdom, in stages.

Enjoining Good & Forbidding Evil Hadith

“Whoever among you sees an evil, let him change it with his hand…” (Muslim)

Integrity of Those Who Enjoin Good Key Concept

Walk the talk: Do not call to good while doing evil yourself.

Integrity of Those Who Enjoin Good Hadith

“Do you order righteousness while you forget yourselves?” (2:44)

Delivering Trusts (Amanah) Key Concept

Key to faith: Fulfilling responsibilities honestly.

Delivering Trusts (Amanah) Verse

“Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due…” (4:58)

Injustice and Restitution Key Concept

Severe Warning: Injustice will be darkness on the Day of Judgment.

Injustice and Restitution Hadith

“Oppression will be darkness on the Day of Judgment.” (Bukhari)