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.

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 14

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 14 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “If a dog licks the vessel of any one of you, let him wash it seven times, the first time with dust.” أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 339

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 339 ‘Ata b. Yasar said: Two persons from the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ); he then narrated the rest of the tradition to the same effect. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ لَهِيعَةَ، عَنْ بَكْرِ بْنِ سَوَادَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، مَوْلَى إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ عُبَيْدٍ عَنْ […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 340

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 340 Abu Hurairah said: While ‘Umar b. al-Khattab was making a speech on Friday (in the mosque), a man came in. ‘Umar said: Are you detained from prayer ? The man said: As soon as I heard the call for prayer, I perfumed ablution. Then ‘Umar said: Only ablution […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 249

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 249 It is narrated on the authority of ‘Abdullah b. Mas’ud that the Apostle (ﷺ) was asked about evil prompting, to which he replied: It is pure faith. حَدَّثَنَا يُوسُفُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ الصَّفَّارُ، حَدَّثَنِي عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَثَّامٍ، عَنْ سُعَيْرِ بْنِ الْخِمْسِ، عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 263

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 263 It was narrated that `Abdullah bin Deenar said: I heard Abul-Hakam said: I asked Ibn ʻUmar about earthenware jars and he narrated to us from ‘Umar (رضي الله عنه) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade (making nabeedh in) earthenware jars, gourds, and varnished jars, حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 13

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 13 Yahya related to me from Malik from Ibn Shihab from Salim ibn Abdullah that his father rode to Rim and shortened the prayer on the journey. Malik said, “That was about four mail-stages.” (approximately forty-eight miles). وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 29

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 29 Ubayy bin Ka’b (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Abu Mundhir! Do you know which Ayah in Allah’s Book is the greatest?” I replied: “It is ‘Allah la ilaha illa Huwal-Haiyul-Qayum (Allah! none has the right to be worshipped but He, the […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 192

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 192 Al-Bara bin Azib narrated: “When Allah’s Messener arrived in Al-Madinah, he faced Bait Al-Maqdis in Salat for sixteen or seventeen months. Allah’s Messenger longed to face the direction of the Ka’bah, so Allah Most High revealed: Verily! We have seen the turning of your face towards the heaven. Surely […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 340

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 340 It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri that: The Messenger of Allah passed by (the house of) one of the Ansar and sent word for him to come out. He came out with his head dripping and (the Prophet) said: “Perhaps we made you hurry?”He said: “O Messenger […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 340 (Book 7, Hadith 11)

Sahih al-Bukhari 340 (Book 7, Hadith 11) Narrated `Imran: Once we were traveling with the Prophet (ﷺ) and we carried on traveling till the last part of the night and then we (halted at a place) and slept (deeply). There is nothing sweeter than sleep for a traveler in the last part of the night. […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 15

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 15 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “If a dog licks the vessel of any one of you, let him wash it seven times, the first time with dust.” أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنِ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 341 (Book 7, Hadith 12)

Sahih al-Bukhari 341 (Book 7, Hadith 12) Narrated Abu Wail: Abu Musa said to `Abdullah bin Mas`ud, “If one does not find water (for ablution) can he give up the prayer?” `Abdullah replied, “If you give the permission to perform Tayammum they will perform Tayammum even if water was available if one of them found […]