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 685

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 685 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent me as a judge and said: `If two disputants come to you, do not pass judgement against one of them until you hear what the other has to say, then the right […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 686

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 686 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: The Prophet (ﷺ) sent me to Yemen as a judge. I said: “Are you sending me to people when I am young and have no knowledge of judging?” He placed his hand on my chest and said: “May […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 687

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 687 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: “Do you know what mission I am sending you on? It is the same mission as the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent me. To erase every image and level every grave.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الرَّبِيعِ الزَّهْرَانِيُّ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 688

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 688 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) that He sent his chief of police and said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “If two men come to you for judgement, do not judge in favour of the first one until you listen to what the other […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 689

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 689 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: I saw ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) sacrificing two rams and I said to him: “What is this?” He said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) told me to offer a sacrifice on his behalf”. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 690

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 690 It was narrated that Hanash said: “O Prophet (ﷺ) of Allah, I am not eloquent or a good speaker.” He said: “I have no choice but to go myself or send you with it.” Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: “If that is the case, I have no […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 691

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 691 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) that When the Prophet (ﷺ) sent him with Bara`ah (Soorat At-Tawbah), he said: “They distracted us from the middle prayer until the sunset. May Allah fill their graves, houses and stomachs with fire.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو بَكْرٍ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 692

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 692 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) from the Prophet (ﷺ) that he said on the day of Uhud: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) cursed the one who consumes riba, the one who pays it, the one who witness it, the one who writes it down, […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 693

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 693 It was narrated from `Ali (رضي الله عنه) that he said: I used to spend a little time with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) at night, during which Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, benefited me (as He willed). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: `The […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 694

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 694 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade me to put the ring on the middle finger. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ نُجَيٍّ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ كَانَتْ لِي […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 695

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 695 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: `Do not tell lies about me, for the one who tells lies about me will enter Hell.` حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا بُرْدَةَ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 696

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 696 It was narrated from Ribi bin Hirash that he heard `Ali (رضي الله عنه) deliver a khutbah, saying: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade (sacrificing) an animal that had lost most of its horn or ear. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ رِبْعِيِّ بْنِ […]