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 289

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 289 It was narrated that a man from Banu Asad said: `Ali (رضي الله عنه) came out to us when the mu`adhdhin gave the call to Fajr prayer and said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) has enjoined us to pray Witr and this is the time for it. […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 290

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 290 It was narrated that a man from Banu Asad said: `Ali (رضي الله عنه) came out to us… and he mentioned a Hadeeth similar to that of Suwaid bin Sa’eed: I was with ‘Umar (رضي الله عنه) when he was covered with his garment. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 291

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 291 It was narrated that a man from Banu Asad said: It is the middle finger, no doubt about it. حَدَّثَنَا أَسْوَدُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي التَّيَّاحِ، سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ أَبِي الْهُذَيْلِ الْعَنَزَيَّ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ رَجُلٍ، مِنْ بَنِي أَسَدٍ قَالَ خَرَجَ عَلَيْنَا عَلِيٌّ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 292

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 292 It was narrated from `Ali (رضي الله عنه) that The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade wearing rings on this or this – the middle finger and the index finger, Jabir – i.e., al-Ju`fi – said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade offering an animal that has lost […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 293

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 293 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: Abu Bakr (رضي الله عنه) used to recite in a low voice when he recited, and ‘Umar (رضي الله عنه) recited in a loud voice. When `Ammar (رضي الله عنه) recited, he would recite some from one soorah […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 294

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 294 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: (The body of) `Umar bin al Khattab (رضي الله عنه) was placed between the minbar and the grave, and ‘Ali came and stood before the rows. He said: Here he is, three times. Then he said: May the […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 295

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 295 It was narrated that IbnʼUmar (رضي الله عنه) said: I was with ʻUmar (رضي الله عنه) when he was lying covered with his garment after he had passed away. `Ali (رضي الله عنه) came and lifted the cloth from his face, then he said: May the mercy […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 296

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 296 It was narrated from ‘Awn bin Abi Juhaifah that his father said: I was a man who emitted a great deal of madhi and I started to do ghusl in the winter, until the skin of my back became cracked. I mentioned that to the Prophet (ﷺ), […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 297

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 297 It was narrated that `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) said: I was a man who emitted a great deal of madhi, so I asked the Prophet (ﷺ), or he was asked about that, and he said: “For madhi do wudoo` and for mani do ghusl` […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 298

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 298 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: I was a man who emitted a great deal of madhi, and I told a man to ask the Prophet (ﷺ) about that. He said: `Wudoo’ should be done for that.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبِيدَةُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنِي يَزِيدُ بْنُ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 299

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 299 ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) addressed us and said: Shall I not tell you of the best of this ummah after its Prophet? ʻUmar. حَدَّثَنَا عَبِيدَةُ، حَدَّثَنِي سُلَيْمَانُ الْأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ أَبِي ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 300

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 300 It was narrated that Abu Juhaifah said: Some water for wudoo’ was brought to `Ali (رضي الله عنه). He rinsed his mouth and nose three times, and washed his face three times, and washed his hands and forearms three times. Then he wiped his head, then he […]