is a monumental classical collection of Hadith compiled by the renowned scholar Imam Al-Mundhiri (d. 656 AH). Translated as "Encouragement and Warning," this work serves as an essential manual for spiritual development, moral refining, and ethical conduct.

– Some academic previews of recent print editions (e.g., Dar al-Minhaj) are available for partial viewing.

Partial translations exist, but the complete authoritative translation is still in progress. The Arabic PDF remains the gold standard for serious students.

The book covers every major aspect of a Muslim’s life:

The stands out because it directly addresses the heart’s two primary drivers: desire for reward and fear of punishment. It is ideal for reviving one’s iman ( tajdid al-iman ).

Imam al-Mundhiri was a master of Hadith and a student of some of the greatest scholars of his era, including Ibn ‘Asakir. He authored several celebrated works, but Al-Targheeb wa al-Tarheeb remains his most famous contribution. Unlike other Hadith collections organized by jurisprudential topics ( fiqh ), al-Mundhiri structured his book around spiritual states: virtues of deeds, vices of sins, and the means to attain Allah’s pleasure.