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 733

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 733 It was narrated that Muhammad said: We were sitting with ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) and he recited this verse: “The Day We shall gather the Muttaqoon (the pious) unto the Most Gracious (Allah), like a delegation (presented before a king for honour)” He said: No, by Allah […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 734

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 734 An-Nu`man bin Sa`d narrated: I stood with al-Husain and I kept hearing him say, Labbaika, Labbaika, until he stoned the Jamrah. I said: O Abu ‘Abdullah, what is this talbiyah? He said: I heard Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) reciting the talbiyah until he reached […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 735

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 735 It was narrated that ‘Ikrimah said: A man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said O Messenger of Allah, tell me of a month that I can fast after Ramadan. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “If you want to fast a month after Ramadan, then fast […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 736

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 736 It was narrated that Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: Some people of Quraish came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: O Muhammad, we are your neighbours and allies, and some of our slaves have come to you who have no interest in religion or in learning; rather […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 737

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 737 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: Can I recite Qur`an when bowing and prostrating? `Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “I have been forbidden to recite Qur`an when bowing and prostrating. When you bow, then proclaim the might of […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 738

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 738 It was narrated from ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) that a man asked him: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: `In Paradise there are chambers the inside of which can be seen from the outside and the outside can be seen from the inside.` A Bedouin said: O […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 739

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 739 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: `O Allah, bless my ummah in its early mornings.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنِي عَبَّادُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ الْأَسَدِيُّ أَبُو مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ النُّعْمَانِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 740

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 740 It was narrated that `Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) addressed us and said: By the One Who split the seed and created the soul, this (his beard) will be soaked from this (his head, i.e., his beard would be soaked with blood from […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 741

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 741 It was narrated that `Abdullah bin Sabu’ said: `Ali (رضي الله عنه )addressed us and said: O people, carry out the hadd punishments on your slaves, both those who have been married and those who have not been married, for a slave woman of the Messenger of […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 742

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 742 It was narrated that Abu `Abdur-Rahman as-Sulami said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent me to Yemen. I said: You are sending me to people who are older than me for me to judge between them. He said: `Go, for Allah will guide your heart and make […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 743

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 743 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “In Paradise there is a market in which nothing is bought or sold except images of men and women. If a man likes an image he will enter into it (i.e. it […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 744

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 744 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: Whoever would like to see the wudoo’ of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), let him look at this. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ النُّعْمَانِ بْنِ […]