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 3, Hadith 10

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 10 It was narrated from ‘Urwah that Fatimah bint Abi Hubaish narrated that she came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and complained to him about bleeding. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to her: “That is a vein, so when your period comes, do not pray, and when your […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 358 (Book 8, Hadith 14)

Sahih al-Bukhari 358 (Book 8, Hadith 14) Narrated Sahl: The men used to pray with the Prophet (ﷺ) with their Izars tied around their necks as boys used to do; therefore the Prophet (ﷺ) told the women not to raise their heads till the men sat down straight (while praying). حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 31

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 31 Yahya related to me from Malik that Yahya ibn Said said, “I saw Anas ibn Malik on a journey praying on a donkey facing away from the qibla. He did the raka and the sajda by motioning with his head, without putting his face on anything.” وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 47

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 47 ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin Al-‘As (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, “When you hear the Adhan, repeat what the Mu’adhdhin says. Then ask Allah to exalt my mention because everyone who does so will receive in return ten rewards from […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 281

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 281 It was narrated that Hisham said: I know that you are only a stone and you cannot cause harm or bring benefit. Were it not that I saw the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ )kiss you, I would not have kissed you. Then he kissed it. حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 359

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 359 Narrated Umm Salamah, Ummul Mu’minin: Bakkar ibn Yahya said that his grandmother narrated to him: I entered upon Umm Salamah. A woman from the Quraysh asked her about praying with the clothes which a woman wore while she menstruated. Umm Salamah said: We would menstruate in the lifetime […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 359

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 359 It was narrated from ‘Adiyy bin Thabit, from his father, from his grandfather, that: The Prophet said: “The woman who experiences irregular non-menstrual bleeding should leave prayer during the days of her period, then she should take a bath, and perform ablution for each prayer, and she should […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 211

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 211 Amr bin Al-Harith Al-Mustaliq said: “It used to be said that the people with the worst punishment are two: A woman who disobeyed her husband, and a people’s Imam whom they dislike.” حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ هِلاَلِ بْنِ يِسَافٍ، عَنْ زِيَادِ بْنِ أَبِي الْجَعْدِ، عَنْ عَمْرِو […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 268

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 268 It is narrated on the authority of Thabit, that when ‘Abdullah b. ‘Amr and ‘Anbasa b. Abi Sufyan were about to fight against each other, Khalid b. ‘As rode to ‘Abdullah b. ‘Amr and persuaded him (not to do so). Upon this Abdullah b. ‘Amr said: Are you not […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 11

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 11 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: Fatimah bint Abi Hubaish came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said: “I am a woman who suffers from Istihadah and I never become pure. Should I stop praying?” He said: “No, that is a vein, it is not menstruation. When your […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 359 (Book 8, Hadith 15)

Sahih al-Bukhari 359 (Book 8, Hadith 15) Narrated Mughira bin Shu`ba: Once I was traveling with the Prophet (ﷺ) and he said, “O Mughira! take this container of water.” I took it and Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) went far away till he disappeared. He answered the call of nature and was wearing a Syrian cloak. He […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 32

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 32 Yahya related to me from Malik from Musa ibn Maysara from Abu Murra, the mawla of Aqil ibn Abi Talib, that Umm Hani bint Abi Talib told him that in the year of the conquest the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, prayed eight […]