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 Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 341

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 341 Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying: Taking bath on Friday is necessary for every adult. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ بْنِ قَعْنَبٍ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ صَفْوَانَ بْنِ سُلَيْمٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 14

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 14 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi from Salim ibn Abdullah that Abdullah ibn Umar rode to Dhat an-Nusub and shortened the prayer on the journey. Malik said, “There are four mail-stages between Dhat an-Nusub and Madina.” حَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 30

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 30 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) put me in charge of charity of Ramadan (Sadaqat-ul- Fitr). Somebody came to me and began to take away some food-stuff. I caught him and said, “I must take you to the Messenger of Allah […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 250

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 250 It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Men will continue to question one another till this is propounded: Allah created all things but who created Allah? He who found himself confronted with such a situation should say: I affirm my […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 16

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 16 It was narrated from Kabshah bint Ka’ab bin Malik that Abu Qatadah entered upon her, then she narrated the following: “I poured some water for him for Wudu’, and a cat came and drank from it, so he tilted the vessel for it to drink.” Kabshah said: “He saw […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 341

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 341 It was narrated that Abu Ayyub said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘Water (of bath) is for water (of seminal discharge).’” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ السَّائِبِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ سُعَادٍ، عَنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 264

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 264 It was narrated that Salamah bin Kuhail said: I saw the bald one – meaning `Umar bin al-Khattab (رضي الله عنه)-kissing the Black Stone and saying. I know that you are only a stone, but I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) kiss you حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ […]

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 […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 342 (Book 7, Hadith 13)

Sahih al-Bukhari 342 (Book 7, Hadith 13) Narrated Shaqiq bin Salama: I was with `Abdullah and Abu Musa; the latter asked the former, “O Abu `Abdur-Rahman! What is your opinion if somebody becomes Junub and no water is available?” `Abdullah replied, “Do not pray till water is found.” Abu Musa said, “What do you say […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 194

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 194 Abu Hurairah narrated that : Allah’s Messenger said: “What is between the east and the west is Qiblah.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبِي مَعْشَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ “‏ مَا بَيْنَ الْمَشْرِقِ وَالْمَغْرِبِ […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 342

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 342 Narrated Hafsah, Ummul Mu’minin: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: It is necessary for every adult (person) to go for (saying) Friday (prayer), and for everyone who goes for Friday (prayer) washing is necessary. Abu Dawud said: If one takes bath after sunrise, even though he washes because of seminal […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 15

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 15 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi from Ibn Umar that he used to travel to Khaybar and he would shorten the prayer. وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّهُ كَانَ يُسَافِرُ إِلَى خَيْبَرَ فَيَقْصُرُ الصَّلاَةَ ‏.‏ Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 15   The above […]