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 121

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 121 It was narrated that `Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) came out to us and they asked him about Witr. He said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded us to pray witr at this time. O Ibn An-Nabbah, give the adhan […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 122

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 122 It was narrated that a man from Banu Asad said: The Prophet (ﷺ) said to me. “When two disputants come to you, do not listen to the words of the first one until you have also listened to the words of the other, then you will know […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 123

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 123 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: When the Prophet (ﷺ) wanted to travel he would say: `By Your help, O Allah, I move about and by Your help I travel and by Your help I walk.” حَدَّثَنَا حُسَيْنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، عَنْ زَائِدَةَ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 124

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 124 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was treated with cupping and he ordered me to pay the cupper his fee. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو النَّضْرِ، هَاشِمُ بْنُ الْقَاسِمِ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَلَّامٍ عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ الْحَنَفِيُّ، عَنْ عِمْرَانَ بْنِ ظَبْيَانَ، عَنْ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 125

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 125 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: The Prophet (ﷺ) wanted me to bring him something on which to write, by means of which his ummah would not be misguided after he was gone. “Ali said: I was afraid that he would die (before I […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 126

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 126 It was narrated that `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) said: “Whoever tells a lie about seeing me in his dream will be ordered to tie a grain of barley on the Day of Resurrection.” حَدَّثَنَا بَكْرُ بْنُ عِيسَى الرَّاسِبِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ الْفَضْلِ، عَنْ نُعَيْمِ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 127

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 127 It was narrated from `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) that The Prophet (ﷺ) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “After I am gone there will be a dispute or something; if you can adopt a peaceful stance, then do so.” حَدَّثَنَا حُجَيْنٌ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 128

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 128 It was narrated that `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) said: Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, called war deceit on the lips of His Prophet. Zahmawaih said in his hadeeth: on the lips of your Prophet (ﷺ). حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبِي […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 129

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 129 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: I was told by someone who heard `Ali say: War is deceit, on the lips of your Prophet (ﷺ) . حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ الْوَرَكَانِيُّ، وَإِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مُوسَى السُّدِّيُّ، وَحَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّا بْنُ يَحْيَى، رَحْمَوَيْهِ قَالُوا […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 130

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 130 It was narrated from Sa’eed bin Dhu Huddan: It was narrated from `Ali (رضي الله عنه) that The Prophet (ﷺ) was given a suit of pure silk. He sent it to me and I went to him in the evening wearing it. I recognised anger on the […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 131

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 131 `Whoever tells a lie about seeing me in his dream will be ordered on the Day of resurrection to tie a grain of barley.” Abu Ahmad said: I think it is from the Prophet (ﷺ). حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ عَبَّادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 132

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 132 It was narrated from ‘Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) – Sufyan said. I think he attributed it to the Prophet (ﷺ) He said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to continue his fast until before dawn حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ، وَأَبُو أَحْمَدَ الزُّبَيْرِيُّ قَالَا […]