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.

Muwatta Malik: Book 7, Hadith 12

Muwatta Malik: Book 7, Hadith 12 Yahya related to me from Malik from Abdullah ibn Abi Bakr from his father that Abdullah ibn Qays ibn Makhrama told him that Zayd ibn Khalid al-Juhani said one night that he was going to observe the prayer of the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 53

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 53 Abu `Amr (also called Abu `Abdullah and also Abu Laila) from `Uthman bin `Affan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: After the burial of a dead man, the Prophet (ﷺ) would stand by the grave and say, “Ask Allah to forgive your brother and supplicate for him for […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 268

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 268 It was narrated from Abu Rafi’ that : Abu Hurairah was met by the Prophet in one of the streets of Al-Madinah when he was in a state of sexual impurity, so he slipped away. The Prophet missed him, so when he came (later on), he said: ‘Where […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 268

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 268 It was narrated that Huthaifah said: “When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) met a man from among his Companions, he would shake hands with him and supplicate for him. I saw him one day in the early morning, and I tried to avoid him, then I came to him […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 120

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 120 Wa’il bin Hujr narrated: “I saw Allah’s Messenger when he prostrated placing his knees (on the ground) before his hands, and when he got up, he raised his hands before his knees.” حَدَّثَنَا سَلَمَةُ بْنُ شَبِيبٍ، وَأَحْمَدُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الدَّوْرَقِيُّ، وَالْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْحُلْوَانِيُّ، وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُنِيرٍ، وَغَيْرُ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 191

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 191 It was narrated that ‘Umar bin al-Khattab said: I attended Eid with `Umar bin al-Khattab, He came and prayed, then he stood and addressed the people saying: These are two days when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade fasting, the day when you break your fast and […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 177

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 177 – The same hadith has been narrated by Ishaq b. Mansur on the authority of Jabir with another chain of transmitters. وَحَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا مُعَاذٌ، – وَهُوَ ابْنُ هِشَامٍ – قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، أَنَّ نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ بِمِثْلِهِ […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 268

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 268 ‘Aishah said; When anyone amongst us (the wives of the Prophet) menstruated, the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) asked her to tie a waist wrapper (over her body) and then husband lay with her, or he (Shu’bah) said: embraced her. حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 268 (Book 5, Hadith 21)

Sahih al-Bukhari 268 (Book 5, Hadith 21) Narrated Qatada: Anas bin Malik said, “The Prophet (ﷺ) used to visit all his wives in a round, during the day and night and they were eleven in number.” I asked Anas, “Had the Prophet (ﷺ) the strength for it?” Anas replied, “We used to say that the […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 7, Hadith 13

Muwatta Malik: Book 7, Hadith 13 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi and Abdullah ibn Umar that a man asked the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, about night prayers. The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “Night prayers are two by […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 54

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 6, Hadith 54 ‘Amr bin Al-‘as (May Allah be pleased with him) used to say: “When you have buried me, keep standing near my grave till (for the time it takes to) a camel is slaughtered and its meat is distributed, so that I may feel your nearness and know what to […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 269 (Book 5, Hadith 22)

Sahih al-Bukhari 269 (Book 5, Hadith 22) Narrated `Ali: I used to get emotional urethral discharge frequently. Being the son-in-law of the Prophet (ﷺ) I requested a man to ask him about it. So the man asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about it. The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, “Perform ablution after washing your organ (penis).” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو […]