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 385

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 385 It was narrated from `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) that The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say when he bowed: l saw ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) in ar-Rahbah, adjuring the people, (saying): I adjure by Allah anyone who heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say on […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 386

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 386 It was narrated that ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Laila said: I saw ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) on the minbar, delivering a speech, wearing a sword that had an adornment of iron, and l heard him say: By Allah, we do not have any book that we recite to […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 387

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 387 It was narrated that Tariq bin Shihab said: I was sitting with `Ali (رضي الله عنه) and Sa`sa`ah bin Soohan came in and greeted him, then he said: O Ameer al-Mu`mineen, forbid to us that which the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade you. He said: He forbade […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 388

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 388 It was narrated that Malik bin `Umair said: I entered upon `Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Laila, who told me that he heard `Ali (رضي الله عنه) say in ar-Rahbah: I adjure by Allah any man who heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and was present on the day […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 389

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 389 Simak bin `Ubaid bin al-Waleed al-`Absi said: When `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) heard the mu`addhin giving the adhan, he used to repeat after him. When he said, I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 390

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 390 It was narrated that ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Laila said: I asked `A’ishah about wiping over the khuffain (leather slippers) and she said: Ask `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه), for he used to travel with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). So I asked him and he […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 391

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 391 It was narrated that Shuraih bin Hani’ said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: Were it not that it would be too difficult for my ummah, I would have commanded them to use the siwak every time of prayer, and I would have delayed Isha` […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 392

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 392 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: It is not like the obligatory prayer, but it is a Sunnah that was done by the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and his Companions, and they continued doing it until the end of their lives. حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 393

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 393 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) was asked about Witr and whether it was obligatory. He said: Where are those who say that they dislike drinking whilst standing? He took it and drank whilst standing then he did a light wudoo` and wiped over his […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 394

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 394 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) that He called for a jug of water, then he said: This is what I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) do. حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْأَشْجَعِيِّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنِ السُّدِّيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ خَيْرٍ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 395

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 395 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) that He did wudoo’ washing each part three times and he drank the water left over from his wudoo’, then he said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “If one of you sneezes, let him say, Praise be to […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 396

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 396 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: `If one of you sneezes, let him say, Praise be to Allah in all situations, and let those who are around him say: May Allah have mercy on you, and let him […]