Hadith refers to the recorded sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. These narrations are a key source of Islamic knowledge after the Qur’an. They guide Muslims in worship, character, and daily life. Each hadith shows how the Prophet ﷺ lived and taught the message of Islam in practical ways.

Hadith collections like Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim have preserved these narrations with great care. Scholars classify hadiths based on their authenticity and chain of narration. Studying hadith helps Muslims better understand and follow their faith. Browse the hadiths below or use the search bar above to find a specific narration on the topic you need.

Muwatta Malik: Book 3, Hadith 32

Muwatta Malik: Book 3, Hadith 32 Yahya related to me from Malik from his paternal uncle Abu Suhayl ibn Malik that his father said, “We heard the recitation of Umar ibn al-Khattab when we were at the home of Abu Jahmin al-Balat.” (Al-Balat was a place in Madina between the mosque and the market.) وَحَدَّثَنِي […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 14

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 14 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, ‘A rider should greet a pedestrian; a pedestrian should greet one who is sitting; and a small group should greet a large group (of people).” . The narration in Al-Bukhari adds: The Messenger of […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 87

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 87 The same hadith has been transmitted by another chain of narrators on the authority of ‘Abdullah b. Mas’ud who observed: Never was there one among the prophets who had had not disciples who followed his direction and followed his ways. The remaining part of the hadith is like that […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 178

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 178 It was narrated from Abu Umamah that: The Messenger of Allah said: “The ears are part of the head.” He used to wipe his head once, and he used to wipe over the inner corners of the eyes (that are close to the nose). حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ زِيَادٍ، […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 178 (Book 4, Hadith 44)

Sahih al-Bukhari 178 (Book 4, Hadith 44) Narrated `Ali: I used to get emotional urethral discharges frequently and felt shy to ask Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) about it. So I requested Al-Miqdad bin Al-Aswad to ask (the Prophet (ﷺ) ) about it. Al-Miqdad asked him and he replied, “One has to perform ablution (after it).” حَدَّثَنَا […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 30

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 30 Anas (bin Malik) narrated that : Allah’s Messenger said: “Whoever forgets a Salat then he is to pray it when he remembers it.” حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، وَبِشْرُ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ “‏ مَنْ […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 179

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 179 ‘Aishah reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) kissed one of his wives and went out to pray (salah). He did not perform ablution. ‘Urwah said: I said to her: Who is she except you! Thereupon she laughed. Abu Dawud said: The same version has been reported through a different chain […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 179

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 179 It was narrated from Abu Talhah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Perform Wudu’ from that which has been heated with fire.” أَخْبَرَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَرَمِيُّ بْنُ عُمَارَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ حَفْصٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي طَلْحَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي طَلْحَةَ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 102

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 102 Abul­-Hakam said: I dreamt that a rooster pecked me twice, and I can only interpret it as meaning that my death is near, and there are people who are telling me I should appoint someone to be my successor, but Allah will not cause His religion and […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 3, Hadith 33

Muwatta Malik: Book 3, Hadith 33 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that when Abdullah ibn Umar missed anything of the prayer in which the imam recited out loud, he would stand up when the imam had said the taslim and recite what he owed out loud to himself. وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 15

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 5, Hadith 15 Abu Umamah Sudaiy bin `Ajlan Al-Bahili (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “The person nearest to Allah is one who is the first to offer greeting.” . The narration in At-Tirmidhi is: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked: “O Messenger of […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 88

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 88 It is narrated on the authority of Ibn Mas’ud that the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) pointed towards Yemen with his hand and said: Verily Iman is towards this side, and harshness and callousness of the hearts is found amongst the rude owners of […]