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.

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 158

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 158 It is narrated on the authority of ‘Abdullah b. Mas’ud that he observed. I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) which deed was the best. He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Prayer at its appointed hour. I (again) said: Then what? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Kindness to the parents. […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 249

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 249 Narrated Ali ibn AbuTalib: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: If anyone who is sexual defiled leaves a spot equal to the breadth of a hair without washing, such and such an amount of Hell-fire will have to be suffered for it. Ali said: On that account I […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 101

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 101 (Another chain) from Wa’il bin Hujr who narrated it from : the Prophet, and it is similar to the narrations of Sufyan from Salamah bin Kuhail قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبَانَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْعَلاَءُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ الأَسَدِيُّ، عَنْ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ كُهَيْلٍ، […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 6, Hadith 2

Muwatta Malik: Book 6, Hadith 2 Yahya related to me from Malik from Ibn Shihab from Abu Salama ibn Abd ar-Rahman ibn Awf from Abu Hurayra that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, used to exhort people to watch the night in prayer in Ramadan but never ordered it […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 35

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 35 Abu Rafi` Aslam (May Allah be pleased with him), the freed slave of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who washes a dead body and conceals what he notices of physical defects, he will be forgiven forty times.” . عن أبي رافع […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 249 (Book 5, Hadith 2)

Sahih al-Bukhari 249 (Book 5, Hadith 2) Narrated Maimuna: (the wife of the Prophet) Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) performed ablution like that for the prayer but did not wash his feet. He washed off the discharge from his private parts and then poured water over his body. He withdrew his feet from that place (the place […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 249

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 249 ‘Aishah narrated concerning the Ghusl of the Prophet (ﷺ) from Janabah, that he used to wash his hands and perform Wudu’, then he would run (his fingers) through his (hair on his) head so that it reaches all of his hair, then he would pour water over his entire […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 249

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 249 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘No ablution (is needed) unless there is an odor or a sound.’” حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، وَعَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ سُهَيْلِ بْنِ أَبِي […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 250

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 250 It was narrated that ‘Amr bin ‘Ata’ said: “I saw Sa’ib bin Yazid sniffing his garment, and I said: ‘Why (are you doing) that?’ He said: ‘I heard the Messenger of Allah say: “No ablution (is needed) unless there is an odor or a sound.” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 173

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 173 It was narrated that Qais said: I asked Ibn `Abbas about nabeedh, and he said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade nabeedh made in earthenware jars and gourds, Then I met Ibn `Umar and asked him, and he told me – I think it was from ‘Umar […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 159

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 159 ‘Abdullah b. Mas’ud reported: I said: Messenger of Allah, which of the deeds (takes one) nearer to Paradise? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Prayer at its proper time, I said: What next, Messenger of Allah? He replied: Kindness to the parents. I said: What next? He replied: Jihad in […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 250

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 250 Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu’minin: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took a bath and offered two rak’ahs of prayer and said the dawn prayer. I do not think he performed ablution afresh after taking a bath. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ النُّفَيْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، […]