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 9, Hadith 98

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 98 Yahya related to me from Malik that Yahya ibn Said said, “I have heard that the first of the actions of a slave to be considered on the day of rising is the prayer. If it is accepted from him, the rest of his actions will be considered, and […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 114

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 114 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to perform two Rak’ah short prayer between the Adhan (call to prayer) and the Iqamah of the dawn (Fajr) prayers.In the narration of Muslim, ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) said: When the Messenger of Allah […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 2, Hadith 25

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 2, Hadith 25 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘Were it not that it would be too difficult for my Ummah, I would have delayed the ‘Isha’ prayer until one third or one half of the night had passed.’” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 2, Hadith 26

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 2, Hadith 26 Humaid said: “Anas bin Malik was asked: ‘Did the Prophet wear a ring?’ He said: ‘Yes.’ One night he delayed the ‘Isha’ prayer until almost the middle of the night. When he had prayed, he turned to face us and said: ‘The people have prayed and gone to […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 278

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 278 Ibn Umar narrated: “I prayed two Rak’ah with the Prophet (S) before Az-Zuhr and two Rak’ah after it.” حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ صَلَّيْتُ مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَكْعَتَيْنِ قَبْلَ الظُّهْرِ وَرَكْعَتَيْنِ بَعْدَهَا ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 4, Hadith 30

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 4, Hadith 30 It was narrated from Jubair bin Mut’im that mention of Ghusl was made in the presence of the Prophet (ﷺ) and he said: “As for me, I pour water on my head three times.” أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو إِسْحَاقَ، ح وَأَنْبَأَنَا […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 426 (Book 8, Hadith 82)

Sahih al-Bukhari 426 (Book 8, Hadith 82) Narrated Ibn `Umar: The Prophet (ﷺ) had said, “Offer some of your prayers (Nawafil) at home, and do not take your houses as graves.” حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي نَافِعٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ “‏ اجْعَلُوا […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 335

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 335 It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: I found myself in Hijr and the Quraish were asking me about my might journey. I was asked about things pertaining to Bait-ul-Maqdis which I could not preserve (in my mind). I was […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 36

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 36 Narrated Umm Farwah: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked: Which of the actions is best? He replied: Observing prayer early in its period. Al-Khuza’i narrated in his version from his aunt named Umm Farwah who took the oath of allegiance to the Prophet (ﷺ): He was questioned. […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 99

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 99 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, said, “The actions which the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, loved most were those which […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 115

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 115 Hafsah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to perform two short Rak’ah prayer when it was dawn and the Mu’adhdhin had called Adhan (for the Fajr prayer).. وعن حفصة رضي الله عنها أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا أذن […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 2, Hadith 27

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 2, Hadith 27 It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: “The Messenger of Allah led us for the Maghrib prayer. Then he did not come out until half the night had passed. Then he came out and led them in prayer, then he said: “The people have prayed and gone to […]