Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal is a comprehensive collection of hadith compiled by the Islamic scholar Ahmad ibn Hanbal, organized primarily by the companion who narrated each tradition. It is renowned for its vast scope, preserving thousands of sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) across various topics of Islamic belief and practice.

Book 5, Musnad Ali ibn Abi Talib, presents hadiths attributed to the fourth Caliph Ali, encompassing his teachings and judgments.

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 109

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 109 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: “And instead (of thanking Allah) for the provision. He gives you, you deny (Him by disbelief)!` . He said: `Your shirk is when you say. ‘We were given rain by such-and-such a star.’” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 110

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 110 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) that The Prophet (ﷺ) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray Witr reciting nine surahs from Al-Mufassal. Aswad said: In the first rak’ah he would recite `The mutual rivalry (for piling up of worldly things) diverts you` […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 111

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 111 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: `Leave her until she gives birth, then flog her.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ، وَأَسْوَدُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، قَالَا حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 112

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 112 It was narrated from `Ali (رضي الله عنه) that A slave woman of theirs committed zina and became pregnant `Ali went to the Prophet (ﷺ) and told him. He said: Ibn Jurmooz asked for permission to enter upon ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه). He said: Who is this? […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 113

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 113 It was narrated that Zirr bin Hubaish said: Ibn Jurmooz asked for permission to enter upon ‘Ali when I was with him, ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: Give the killer of Ibn Safiyyah the tidings of Hell. Then `Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: I heard the Messenger […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 114

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 114 It was narrated that Zirr bin Hubaish said: It was narrated from `Ali (رضي الله عنه) that The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray at the time of the forenoon (duha). حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاوِيَةُ بْنُ عَمْرٍو، حَدَّثَنَا زَائِدَةُ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ زِرِّ بْنِ حُبَيْشٍ، قَالَ اسْتَأْذَنَ ابْنُ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 115

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 115 I shall send you on the same mission as the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent me. Level every grave and destroy every idol. حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ دَاوُدَ، أَنْبَأَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، سَمِعَ عَاصِمَ بْنَ ضَمْرَةَ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 116

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 116 It was narrated from Jareer bin Hayyan from his father that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had a large head, big eyes, long eyelashes, reddish eyes, a thick beard, and a pinkish colour. When he walked he would lean forward as if […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 117

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 117 It was narrated from Muhammad bin ‘Ali that his father said: It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) that The Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray Witr with three raka’hs حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَقِيلٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ، رَضِيَ اللَّهُ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 118

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 118 The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited Qur’an after minor impurity before touching water, And perhaps Isra`eel said: from a man, from `Ali (رضي الله عنه), from the Prophet (ﷺ). حَدَّثَنِي أَسْوَدُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 119

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 119 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: `Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: I set out and came to a garden and . Then I went to the water and drank from it. Then I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and gave him some of the […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 120

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 120 It was narrated that Mujahid said: A man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: I vowed to sacrifice my she-camel and to do such and such. He said: `As for your she camel, sacrifice it. But as for such and such, it is from the Shaitan.` […]