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 Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 245

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 245 Fadl bin Mubashshir said: “I saw Jabir bin ‘Abdullah performing every prayer with one ablution, and I said: ‘What is this?’ He said: ‘I saw the Messenger of Allah doing this, and I am doing as the Messenger of Allah did.’” حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ تَوْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا زِيَادُ بْنُ […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 245

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 245 Maimunah reported: I placed (the vessel of) water for the Prophet (May peace be upon him) to wash himself because of sexual intercourse. He lowered down the vessel and poured water on his right hand. He then washed it twice or thrice. He then poured water over his […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 245 (Book 4, Hadith 111)

Sahih al-Bukhari 245 (Book 4, Hadith 111) Narrated Hudhaifa: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) got up at night, he used to clean his mouth with Siwak. حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا قَامَ مِنَ اللَّيْلِ يَشُوصُ فَاهُ بِالسِّوَاكِ‏.‏ Sahih al-Bukhari 245 (Book […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 97

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 97 Ibn Abbas narrated: “The Prophet would open his Salat with (Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim).” حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدَةَ الضَّبِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُعْتَمِرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ حَمَّادٍ، عَنْ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَفْتَتِحُ صَلاَتَهُ بِـ ‏(‏بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ ‏)‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 245

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 245 It was narrated that Abu Salamah said: “I asked ‘Aishah about how the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed Ghusl from Janabah. She said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pour water onto his hands three times, then he would wash his private part, then he would wash his […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 5, Hadith 21

Muwatta Malik: Book 5, Hadith 21 Yahya related to me from Malik from Damra ibn Said al-Mazini from Ubaydullah ibn Abdullah ibn Utba ibn Masud that ad-Dahhak ibn Qays asked an-Numan ibn Bashir, “What did the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, use to recite on the day of jumua […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 31

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 31 Usamah bin Zaid (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: A daughter of the Prophet (ﷺ) sent a message to him that her son was at his last breath, and requested him to come to her. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent back the informer saying: “To Allah belongs […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 168

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 168 As-Subayy bin Ma`bad was a man from (the tribe of) Banu Taghlib, He said: O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), I vowed during the jahiliyyah to observe i’tikaf for one night in al-Masjid al-Haram. He said to him: “Fulfil your vow.” حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنِ الْأَعْمَشِ، حَدَّثَنَا شَقِيقٌ، حَدَّثَنِي […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 154

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 154 It is narrated on the authority of Abu Zubair that he heard Jabir b. ‘Abdullah saying. I heard the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) observing this: Between man and polytheism and unbelief is the abandonment of salat. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو غَسَّانَ الْمِسْمَعِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الضَّحَّاكُ بْنُ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 155

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 155 Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah was asked about the best of deeds. He observed: Belief in Allah. He (the inquirer) said: What next? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Jihad (struggle to the utmost) in the cause of Allah. He (the inquirer) again said: What next? He (the […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 246

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 246 It was narrated that Abu Ghutaif Al-Hudhali said: “I was listening to ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar bin Khattab in the mosque, and when the time for prayer came, he got up, performed ablution, and offered prayer, then he went back to where he had been sitting. When the time […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 246

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 246 Shu’bah reported : when Ibn ‘Abbas took a bath because of sexual defilement, he poured (water) over his left hand with his right hand seven times. Once he forgot how many times he had poured (water). Therefore he asked me: how many times did I pour (water)? I […]