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 697

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 697 It was narrated from Qatadah that he heard Jurayy bin Kulaib narrate that he heard ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) say: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade sacrificing any animal that had lost most of its horn or ear. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ الْقَوَارِيرِيُّ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 698

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 698 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) 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 699

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 699 “O Allah, by Your power I charge at the enemy, by Your power I ward off the plot of the enemy and by Your power I march to the enemy.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ الْحَجَّاجِ النَّاجِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو الْفَزَارِيِّ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 700

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 700 It was narrated from `Ali (رضي الله عنه) that The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), when he wanted to travel, would say: When the ten verses of Bara`ah (Surah at-Tawbah) were revealed to the Prophet (ﷺ), he called Abu Bakr (رضي الله عنه) and sent him to recite […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 701

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 701 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: It was said to ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه): “Did your Messenger say anything to you only that was not for the people in general?” He said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) did not say anything to us only […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 702

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 702 It was narrated that al-Harith bin Suwaid said: “They distracted us from the middle prayer, `Asr prayer, until the sunset. May Allah fill their graves and houses – or their graves and bellies – with fire.” Shu`bah said: “May Allah fill their graves and houses – or […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 703

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 703 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) from the Prophet (ﷺ) that he said on the day of al-Ahzab: “He was not very tall, a little above average height. When he came with people he would stand out among them. He was very white, with a […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 704

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 704 It was narrated from Yoosuf bin Mazin that A man asked `Ali (رضي الله عنه), “O Ameer al-Mu`mineen, describe the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) to us”. He said: There were idols on top of the Ka`bah, and I wanted to lift up the Prophet (ﷺ) so he […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 705

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 705 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: “Some people will pass out of Islam as the arrow passes out of the prey. They will recite the Qur`an but it will go no further than their collar bones. Glad tidings to the one who kills them […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 706

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 706 `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) narrated that The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), al-Waleed hits me, (Nasr bin’ Ali said in his hadeeth – she complained about him) He said: “Tell him: ‘He has given me protection’.` `Ali (رضي الله […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 707

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 707 It was narrated from `Ali (رضي الله عنه) that The wife of al-Waleed bin `Uqbah came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: `They distracted us from the middle prayer until the sunset; may Allah fill their graves and their houses – or their bellies and their houses […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 708

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 708 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) from the Prophet (ﷺ) that On the day of al-Ahzab, he was at one of the crossing points of the ditch and he said: Ali (رضي الله عنه) was asked: “Did the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say anything to […]