Al-Adab al-Mufrad

الأدب المفرد

By Imām Muḥammad ibn Ismāʿīl al-Bukhārī

Edited and Annotated by Muḥammad Fuʾād ʿAbd al-Bāqī

Among the finest works ever compiled on Islamic manners and character, Al-Adab al-Mufrad is Imām al-Bukhārī's timeless collection devoted exclusively to the ethics, etiquette, and noble conduct taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Unlike Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, which focuses primarily on legal and theological hadiths, Al-Adab al-Mufrad was compiled specifically to cultivate exemplary character through the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ and the practical example of his Companions.

The work brings together 1,322 narrations arranged into carefully organized chapters covering virtually every aspect of interpersonal conduct. Topics include honoring parents, maintaining family ties, kindness to neighbors, compassion toward children, respect for elders, visiting the sick, generosity, humility, truthfulness, controlling one's anger, proper speech, hospitality, friendship, and numerous other virtues that form the foundation of Islamic character.

This edition features the celebrated editing and indexing of Muḥammad Fuʾād ʿAbd al-Bāqī, one of the foremost editors of classical hadith literature. His meticulous numbering system, references, and indexing have made this edition a standard reference for students, researchers, and teachers throughout the Muslim world. In addition to numbering all 1,322 narrations, the edition includes a separate numbering system for the 383 statements and reports from the Noble Companions (āthār), making it especially useful for research and citation.

A timeless guide to spiritual refinement and personal development, Al-Adab al-Mufrad continues to inspire Muslims to embody the prophetic model of kindness, mercy, humility, and good character in every aspect of life. It is an essential addition to every Islamic library and an ideal text for personal reading, family study, mosque classes, and educational institutions.

Features

• Complete and unabridged text containing 1,322 narrations
• Dedicated collection on Islamic manners, ethics, and character
• Authored by Imām al-Bukhārī, compiler of Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī
• Expertly edited and indexed by Muḥammad Fuʾād ʿAbd al-Bāqī
• Comprehensive numbering and reference system for every narration
• Separate numbering for 383 reports from the Noble Companions
• Organized into practical chapters covering every aspect of daily conduct
• Ideal for personal study, teaching, study circles, and family reading