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 8, Hadith 22

Muwatta Malik: Book 8, Hadith 22 Yahya related to me from Malik from Ibn Shihab from as-Sa’ib ibn Yazid from al Muttalib ibn Abi Wadaa as-Sahmi that Hafsa, the wife of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “I never saw the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 7, Hadith 34

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 7, Hadith 34 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “It is not permissible for a woman who believes in Allah and the Last Day to make a journey of one day and night unless she is accompanied by a Mahram (husband or any […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 310

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 310 ‘Ikrimah reported Hamnah daughter of Jahsh as saying that her husband would have intercourse with her during the period she had a flow of blood. حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ أَبِي سُرَيْجٍ الرَّازِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْجَهْمِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ أَبِي قَيْسٍ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنْ حَمْنَةَ بِنْتِ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 310

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 310 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “When any one of you prays, let him not spit in front of him or to his right, rather let him spit to his left or beneath his feet.” Then the Prophet (ﷺ) spat like this on his […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 233

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 233 It was narrated that `Umar said: On the day of Khaibar, a group of the companions of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: So and so is a martyr, So and so is a martyr, until they passed by a man and said: So and so is […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 234

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 234 `Umar bin al-Khattab (s) said: No, by my father. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Stop it! whoever swears by anything other than Allah has committed an act of shirk.` حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عِكْرِمَةُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو زُمَيْلٍ، حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ، حَدَّثَنِي عُمَرُ بْنُ الْخَطَّابِ، […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 311

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 311 It was narrated that Jabir said: “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah! I live in a cold land, so how should I have a bath to cleanse myself from sexual impurity?’ He said: ‘As for me, I pour three handfuls of water over my head.’” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 311 (Book 6, Hadith 19)

Sahih al-Bukhari 311 (Book 6, Hadith 19) Narrated `Aisha: A woman asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about the bath which is taken after finishing from the menses. The Prophet (ﷺ) told her what to do and said, “Purify yourself with a piece of cloth scented with musk.” The woman asked, “How shall I purify myself with […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 220

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 220 It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed: Be prompt in doing good deeds (before you are overtaken) by turbulence which would be like a part of the dark night. During (that stormy period) a man would be a Muslim in […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 163

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 163 Ubadah bin As-Samit narrated: “Allah’s Messenger prayed the Subh prayer, and he had difficulty with the recitation. When turned (after finishing) he said: ‘I think that you are reciting behind your Imam?’” He said: “We said: ‘Yes, Messenger of Allah, by Allah!’ He said: ‘Do not do that, except […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 8, Hadith 23

Muwatta Malik: Book 8, Hadith 23 Yahya related to me from Malik from Hisham ibn Urwa from his father that A’isha, the wife of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, told him that she had never seen the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, doing night […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 7, Hadith 35

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 7, Hadith 35 Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “No man must not be alone with a woman except in the presence of her (Mahram). No woman should travel except in company of a (Mahram).” A man said: “O Messenger of Allah! I have been […]