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 164

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 164 It is narrated on the authority of Abdullah b. Mas’ud that a man said: Messenger of Allah, which offence is the most grievous in the eye of Allah? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: That you associate a partner with Allah (despite the fact) that He created you. He (the […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 255 (Book 5, Hadith 8)

Sahih al-Bukhari 255 (Book 5, Hadith 8) Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to pour water three times on his head. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا غُنْدَرٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مِخْوَلِ بْنِ رَاشِدٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُفْرِغُ عَلَى […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 7, Hadith 1

Muwatta Malik: Book 7, Hadith 1 Yahya related to me from Malik from Muhammad ibn al-Munkadir from Said ibn al-Jubayr that a man who has approval (as a relater of hadith), told him that A’isha, the wife of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “If a man prays in the […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 42

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 42 Abu ‘Abdur-Rahman ‘Auf bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) offered a funeral prayer and I memorized his supplication. He (ﷺ) prayed: “Allahummaghfir lahu, warhamhu, wa ‘afihi, wa’fu ‘anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu, wa wassi’ mudkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-ma’i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataya, […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 256

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 256 ‘Aishah said: The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) used to wash his head with marsh-mallow while he was sexually defiled. It was sufficient for him and he did not pour water upon it. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ زِيَادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ وَهْبٍ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 256

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 256 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “If the Prophet (ﷺ)” – (one of the narrators) ‘Amr said: “If the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)” – “wanted to eat or sleep while he was Junub, he would perform Wudu’.” In his narration, ‘Amr (one of the narrators) added: “Wudu’ was for […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 108

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 108 Salim narrated: Same as 255 (above) with a different chain قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدَّثَنَا الْفَضْلُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا الزُّهْرِيُّ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ أَبِي عُمَرَ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ عُمَرَ، وَعَلِيٍّ، وَوَائِلِ بْنِ حُجْرٍ، وَمَالِكِ بْنِ الْحُوَيْرِثِ، وَأَنَسٍ، وَأَبِي، هُرَيْرَةَ وَأَبِي حُمَيْدٍ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 256

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 256 It was narrated that Lubabah bint Harith said: “Husain bin ‘Ali urinated in the lap of the Prophet and I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, give me your garment and put on another garment.’ He said: ‘Water should be sprinkled on the urine of a baby boy, and […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 179

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 179 It was narrated that ‘Umar bin al-Khattab said: When the people of Yemen came, ‘Umar started asking people in the group, Is there anyone among you from Qaran, until he came to ? He said: Yes, but I prayed to Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 165

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 165 It is narrated on the authority of ‘Abdur-Rahman b. Abu Bakra that his father said: We were in the company of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) that he observed: Should I not inform you about the most grievous of the grave sins? (The Holy Prophet) repeated it three times, […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 256 (Book 5, Hadith 9)

Sahih al-Bukhari 256 (Book 5, Hadith 9) Narrated Abu Ja`far: Jabir bin `Abdullah said to me, “Your cousin (Hasan bin Muhammad bin Al-Hanafiya) came to me and asked about the bath of Janaba. I replied, ‘The Prophet (ﷺ) uses to take three handfuls of water, pour them on his head and then pour more water […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 7, Hadith 2

Muwatta Malik: Book 7, Hadith 2 Yahya related to me from Malik from Abu’nNadr, the mawla of Umar ibn ‘Ubaydullah, from Abu Salama ibn Abd ar-Rahman that A’isha, the wife of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “I was sleeping in front of the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless […]