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 181

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 181 It was narrated that Shuraih bin Hani’ said: I heard ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) say: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) held some gold in his right hand and some silk in his left hand, then he raised his hands and said: “These two are haram for the […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 182

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 182 It was narrated that `Abdullah bin Zurair al-Ghafiqi said: It was narrated from `Ali (رضي الله عنه) that The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say at the end of his Witr `O Allah, I seek refuge in Your pleasure from Your wrath, I seek refuge in Your forgiveness […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 183

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 183 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) that The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade the people to raise their voices over one another when reciting Qur`an between Maghrib and `Isha`. حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ، أَنْبَأَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ بْنِ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 184

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 184 I saw ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) when a mount was brought to him to ride. When he put his foot in the stirrup, he said: Bismillah (in the Name of Allah). When he got on it, he said: Glory be to the One Who has placed this […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 185

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 185 It was narrated that `Ali bin Rabee`ah said: Are you visiting al-Hasan when you feel what you feel? He said to him: You are not my Lord, to direct my heart as you will. ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: That does not prevent us from giving you […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 186

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 186 It was narrated from `Abdullah bin Yasar that `Amr bin Huraith visited al-Hasan bin `Ali (رضي الله عنهما) . `Ali said to him: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) gave me a suit of pure silk and I went out wearing it. But I saw anger on his […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 187

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 187 It was narrated that `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) said: You do such and such. Then ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: You know that we did tamattu` with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). said: Yes, but we were afraid. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 188

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 188 `Abdullah bin Shaqeeq said. `Uthman (رضي الله عنه) forbade tamattu` and `Ali (رضي الله عنه) enjoined it. ‘Uthman said to ‘Ali: `Sprinkle water on the urine of a boy and wash the urine of a girl.` Qatadah said: This applies so long as they are not eating […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 189

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 189 It was narrated from `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) that The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said concerning the nursing infant: `No one (truly) believes until he believes in four things; until he believes that there is no god but Allah and that I am the […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 190

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 190 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) that The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Abu Talib has died. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Go and bury him,” ‘Ali said: He died a mushrik. He said: “Go and bury him.” “Ali said: When I had buried him, i came back […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 191

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 191 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) that He came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) instructed me to sell two slaves who were brothers, so I sold them and separated them. I told the Prophet (ﷺ) about that and he […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 192

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 192 It was narrated that `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) said: Witr is not a must like regular prayer, but it is a Sunnah that was established by the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ يَعْنِي ابْنَ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ بْنِ […]