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 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 […]

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 […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 6, Hadith 3

Muwatta Malik: Book 6, Hadith 3 Malik related to me from Ibn Shihab from Urwa ibn az-Zubayr that Abd ar-Rahman ibn Abd al-Qari said, “I went out with Umar ibn alKhattab in Ramadan to the mosque and the people there were spread out in groups. Some men were praying by themselves, whilst others were praying […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 250 (Book 5, Hadith 3)

Sahih al-Bukhari 250 (Book 5, Hadith 3) Narrated `Aisha: The Prophet (ﷺ) and I used to take a bath from a single pot called ‘Faraq’. حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ بْنُ أَبِي إِيَاسٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي ذِئْبٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كُنْتُ أَغْتَسِلُ أَنَا وَالنَّبِيُّ، صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنْ إِنَاءٍ وَاحِدٍ مِنْ قَدَحٍ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 36

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 36 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Whoever follows the funeral procession and offers the funeral prayer for it, will get a reward equal to one Qirat, and whoever attends it till burial, will get a reward equal to two Qirat.” […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 6, Hadith 4

Muwatta Malik: Book 6, Hadith 4 Yahya related to me from Malik from Muhammad ibn Yusuf that as- Sa’ib ibn Yazid said, “Umar ibn al-Khattab ordered Ubayy ibn Kab and Tamim ad-Dari to watch the night in prayer with the people for eleven rakas.The reciterof the Qur’an would recite the Mi’in (a group of medium-sized […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 251 (Book 5, Hadith 4)

Sahih al-Bukhari 251 (Book 5, Hadith 4) Narrated Abu Salama: `Aisha’s brother and I went to `Aisha and he asked her about the bath of the Prophet. She brought a pot containing about a Sa` of water and took a bath and poured it over her head and at that time there was a screen […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 37

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 37 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Whosoever attends the funeral of a Muslim believing and hoping for the reward from Allah and remains with it until the prayer is offered over it and the burial is completed, he will return […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 103

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 103 Al-Hasan narrated that : Samurah said: “there are two pauses that I preserved from Allah’s Messenger.” But Imran bin Husain rejected that and said: “We preserved one pause.” “So we wrote to Ubayy bin Ka’b in Al-Madinah. Ubayy wrote that Samurah was correct.” Sa’eed said: “We said to Qatadah: […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 251

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 251 It was narrated that Jubair bin Mut’im said: “They argued about Ghusl in the presence of the messenger of Allah (ﷺ). One of the people said: ‘I perform Ghusl in such-and-such a manner.’ The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘As for me, I pour three handfuls of water over […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 251

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 251 It was narrated from ‘Ubaidullah bin ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar that his father said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah being asked about water in the wilderness that is frequented by beasts and predators. The Messenger of Allah said: “If the water reaches the amount of two Qullah, nothing […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 251

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 251 Umm Salamah said: one of the Muslims asked, and Zubair reported: Umm Salamah (herself) asked: Messenger of Allah. I am a women who keeps her hair closely plaited; should I undo it when I wash after sexual defilement? He replied (no), it is enough for you to throw […]