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 42

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 42 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “I used to comb the hair of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) while I was menstruating.” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كُنْتُ أُرَجِّلُ رَأْسَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَنَا حَائِضٌ ‏.‏ Sunan an-Nasa’i: […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 63

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 63 Yahya related to me from Malik from al Ala ibn Abd ar-Rahman ibn Yaqub from his father from Abu Hurayra that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “Shall I tell you the things by which Allah erases wrong actions and by which […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 79

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 79 Ibn Mas’ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: He who likes to meet Allah tomorrow (i.e., on the Day of Requital) as a Muslim, should take care and observe the Salat when the Adhan is announced for them. Allah has expounded to your Prophet (ﷺ) the ways of […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 390 (Book 8, Hadith 46)

Sahih al-Bukhari 390 (Book 8, Hadith 46) Narrated Abu Aiyub Al-Ansari: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “While defecating, neither face nor turn your back to the Qibla but face either east or west.” Abu Aiyub added. “When we arrived in Sham we came across some lavatories facing the Qibla; therefore we turned ourselves while using them […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 4, Hadith 14

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 4, Hadith 14 It was narrated from `Uthman bin `Affan (رضي الله عنه) that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: I heard a man narrate from `Uthman bin `Affan (رضي الله عنه) from the Prophet (ﷺ) who said: `A man was easy-going when buying and selling, and when paying his dues and […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 4, Hadith 15

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 4, Hadith 15 It was narrated that `Amr bin Deenar said: he rinsed his mouth and nose, then he washed his face three times, his arms three times each, and wiped his head and the tops of his feet, then he smiled and said to his companions: Aren`t you going […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 300

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 300 Jabir b. ‘Abdullah reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: A section of my people will not cease fighting for the Truth and will prevail till the Day of Resurrection. He said: Jesus son of Mary would then descend and their (Muslims’) commander would invite him to […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 391

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 391 It was narrated that ‘Ali bin Abu Talib said: “I broke one of my forearms and I asked the Prophet about that. He told me to wipe over the bandages.” (Maudu’) Another chain with similar meaning. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبَانَ الْبَلْخِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَنْبَأَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 243

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 2, Hadith 243 Abdullah bin Buhainah Al-Asdi the ally of Banu Abdul-Muttalib narrated: “The Prophet (S) stood for the Zuhr prayer, and he had a sitting to perform, so when he completed his Salat, he performed two prostrations, saying the Takbir for each prostration. So he was sitting before saying the Salam, […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 1

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 1 Talhah b. ‘Ubaid Allah said: A man from among the people of Najd with disheveled hair came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). The humming sound of his voice could be heard but what he was saying could not be understood. He came closer and it was then […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 43

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 43 It was narrated that Hafsah said: “Umm ‘Atiyah would never mention the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) without saying: ‘May my father be ransomed for him.’ I said: ‘Did you hear the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say such and such?’ And she said: ‘Yes, may my father be ransomed for […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 64

Muwatta Malik: Book 9, Hadith 64 Yahya related to me from Malik that he had heard that Said ibn al-Musayyab said, “It is said that no-one except a hypocrite leaves the mosque after the call to prayer, except for someone who intends to return.” وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّهُ بَلَغَهُ أَنَّ سَعِيدَ بْنَ الْمُسَيَّبِ، قَالَ يُقَالُ […]