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 349

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 349 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) issued a judgement on the basis of one being the neighbour of the other. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنِي وَهْبُ بْنُ بَقِيَّةَ الْوَاسِطِيُّ، أَنْبَأَنَا خَالِدٌ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ يَعْنِي ابْنَ السَّائِبِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ خَيْرٍ، عَنْ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 350

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 350 It was narrated from al-Hakam, from someone who heard ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) and Ibn Mas`ood say: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade me to wear gold rings, to wear a blend of linen and silk, to recite Qur`an when bowing and prostrating and to wear clothes […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 351

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 351 It was narrated that `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) said: Three people came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and one of them said: I had one hundred Ooqiyyahs and I spent one Ooqiyyah (in charity). The next one said: I had one hundred dinars […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 352

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 352 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) stood up and said: The best of this ummah after its Prophet are Abu Bakr and ‘Umar, then we got involved in matters which Allah will judge as He wills. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 353

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 353 It was narrated from al-Musayyab bin ‘Abd Khair that his father said : Witr is not a must like the obligatory prayers, but it is a Sunnah established by the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنِي وَهْبُ بْنُ بَقِيَّةَ الْوَاسِطِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 354

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 354 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: It was narrated from ‘Ali that The Prophet () did wudoo’ washing each part three times. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، حَدَّثَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، وَالثَّوْرِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ ضَمْرَةَ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ لَيْسَ الْوَتْرُ بِحَتْمٍ كَهَيْئَةِ الْمَكْتُوبَةِ وَلَكِنَّهُ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 355

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 355 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) that The Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray Witr at the time of the adhan. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْقَاسِمُ الْجَرْمِيُّ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ عَلْقَمَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ خَيْرٍ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، أَنَّ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 356

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 356 `Abdur-Razzaq said. Someone who saw `Ali when he rode told me: When he put his foot in the stirrup, he said: Bismillah (in the Name of Allah). When he got on it, he said: Al-Hamdu Lillah (praise be to Allah). Then he said: `Glory be to the […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 357

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 357 It was narrated from `Ali bin Rabee`ah: O uncle, O uncle. ‘Ali took her by the hand and said to Fatimah (رضي الله عنها), Here is your cousin, look after her. ‘Ali, Zaid and Ja`far disputed concerning her. Ali said: I took her and she is the […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 358

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 358 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) that the daughter of Hamzah followed them, crying: The best of this ummah after its Prophet (ﷺ) are Abu Bakr and ʼUmar (رضي الله عنهما). حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجٌ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ هَانِئِ بْنِ هَانِئٍ، وَهُبَيْرَةَ بْنِ يَرِيمَ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 359

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 359 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) that he said: Shall I not tell you of the best of this ummah after its Prophet? Abu Bakr, then ʻUmar. حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ خَيْرٍ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّهُ قَالَ خَيْرُ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 360

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 360 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) that he said: Shall I not tell you of the best of this ummah after its Prophet? Abu Bakr, and the second is ʼUmar (رضي الله عنهما). And if you wish, I shall name the third, Abu Ishaq said: […]