Hadith — the words of the Prophet ﷺ
Age-appropriate hadith collections, the 40 Hadith of an-Nawawi, Riyad as-Saliheen, and discussion prompts for every age.
How we approach Hadith
Hadith study begins with memorisation and understanding, then moves to chain-of-narration awareness.
Memorise the simplest hadith with their meanings: "Actions are by intentions," "The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it," and the hadith of Jibreel (summarised).
The 40 Hadith of an-Nawawi — one per day or per week. Memorise the text, understand the meaning, and discuss one application. Our 40 Hadith Reading Plan printable supports this.
Riyad as-Saliheen — the most practical collection for daily life. Read the hadith, study the chapter heading, and understand the fiqh derived from it.
At the pre-teen stage, children can begin to understand what a sanad (chain of narration) is, who the major narrators are, and why hadith authentication matters. This grounds them against modern hadith denial.
A hadith is best taught through discussion. "What does this hadith mean for us today?" "How would you apply this in the playground?" "What would this hadith change about your day?"
The 40 Hadith Reading Plan. One hadith per day, 40 days, with space for reflection. It is the single most practical hadith resource for a child starting their journey.
40 hadith in 40 days.
A checkbox tracker for reading the 40 Hadith of an-Nawawi. One hadith per day, with space for reflection.