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.

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 242

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 242 ‘Aishah reported : When the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) would take a bath because of sexual defilement, according to the version of Sulaiman, in the beginning he would pour water with his right hand (upon his left hand); and according to the version of […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 242

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 242 It was narrated that Umm Salamah, the wife of the Prophet (ﷺ), said: “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, I am a woman with tightly braided hair; should I undo it when performing Ghusl from Janabah?’ He said: ‘No it is sufficient for you to pour three handfuls of […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 5, Hadith 18

Muwatta Malik: Book 5, Hadith 18 Yahya related to me from Malik from Yahya ibn Said that he had heard that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “There is nothing wrong in wearing two garments which are not work-clothes for jumua.” حَدَّثَنِي يَحْيَى، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 28

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 28 Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, “When a person suffers from a calamity and utters: ‘Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. Allahumma ujurni fi musibati, wakhluf li khairan minha (We belong to Allah and to Him we shall […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 165

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 165 Abu Dhibyan told us: `Umar passed by Talhah, and he narrated a similar report. He said: ‘Umar passed by Talhah and saw him looking worried. He said: Perhaps you are upset because your cousin was appointed (as caliph)? – referring to Abu Bakr. He said: No, but […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 242 (Book 4, Hadith 108)

Sahih al-Bukhari 242 (Book 4, Hadith 108) Narrated Aisha: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “All drinks that produce intoxication are Haram (forbidden to drink). حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الزُّهْرِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ “‏ كُلُّ شَرَابٍ أَسْكَرَ فَهُوَ حَرَامٌ ‏”‏‏.‏ Sahih […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 152

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 152 A’mash narrated this hadith with the same chain of transmitters, with this change of words that he (the Satan) said: I disobeyed and I am doomed to Hell. حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ “‏ فَعَصَيْتُ فَلِيَ النَّارُ ‏”‏ ‏.‏ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 243

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 243 It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “The Messenger of Allah used to perform ablution for every prayer, and we used to perform all of the prayers with one ablution.” حَدَّثَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ عَامِرٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 95

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 95 Aishah narrated: “When the Prophet opened the Salat he would say: (Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta’ala jadduka wa la ilaha ghairuk)” ‘Glorious You are O Allah, and with Your praise, and blessed is Your Name, and exalted is Your majesty, and none has the right to […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 243

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 243 ‘Aishah said; When the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) intended to take a bath because of sexual defilement, he would begin with his hands and wash them. Then he would wash the joints of his limbs and pour water upon him when he cleansed both […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 243

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 243 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “We went out with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in the year of the Farewell Pilgrimage. I (said the Talbiyah) for ‘Umrah and I arrived in Makkah while I was menstruating, so I did not perform Tawaf around the House nor between As-Safa […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 5, Hadith 19

Muwatta Malik: Book 5, Hadith 19 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that Abdullah ibn Umar would never go to jumua without wearing oil and perfume except when it was forbidden (i.e. when he was muhrim). وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، أَنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عُمَرَ، كَانَ لاَ يَرُوحُ إِلَى الْجُمُعَةِ إِلاَّ ادَّهَنَ […]