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.

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 2

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 2 – Anas b. Malik reported that Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, sent revelation to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) just before his death in quick succession until he left for his heavenly home, and the day when he died, he received the revelation profusely. حَدَّثَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ بُكَيْرٍ النَّاقِدُ، […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 3

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 3 Tariq b. Shihab reported that a Jew said to’Umar: You recite a verse which, if it had been revealed in relation to us, we would have taken that day as the day of rejoicing. Thereupon ‘Umar said: I know where it was revealed and on the day when it […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 4

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 4 Tariq b. Shihab reported that a Jew said to ‘Umar: If this verse were revealed in relation to the Jews (i e. “This day I have perfected your religion for you and have completed My favours for you and have chosen for you al-Islam as religion”) we would have […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 5

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 5 Tariq b. Shihab reported that a Jew came to ‘Umar and said: Commander of the Faithful, there is a verse in your Book, which you recite. Had it been revealed in connection with the Jews, we would have taken it as the day of rejoicing. Thereupon he said: Which […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 6

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 6 ‘Urwa b. Zubair reported that he asked ‘A’isha about the words of Allah: ” If you fear that you will not be able to maintain equity amongst the orphan girls, then marry (those) you like from amongst the women two, three or four.” She said: O, the son of […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 7

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 7 ‘Urwa reported that he asked ‘A’isha about the words of Allah: ” If you fear that you will not be able to observe equity in case of orphan girls” ; the rest of the hadith is the same but with a slight variation of wording. وَحَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ الْحُلْوَانِيُّ، وَعَبْدُ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 8

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 8 ‘A’isha said that as for the words of Allah: ” If you fear that you would not be able to observe equity in case of orphan girls),” it was revealed in reference to a person who had an orphan girl (as his ward) and he was her guardian, and […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 9

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 9 ‘A’isha said in connection with His words (those of Allah): ” What is recited to you in the Book about orphan women whom you give not what is ordained for them, while you like to marry them,” these were revealed in connection with an orphan girl who was in […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 10

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 10 Hisham reported that ‘A’isha said in connection with the words of Allah: ” They ask thee the religious verdict about women, say: Allah gives you the verdict about them” (iv. 126), that these relate to an orphan girl who is in charge of the person and she shares with […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 11

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 11 Hisham reported on the authority of his father that ‘A’isha said in connection with His (Allah’s) words: ” And whoever is poor let him take reasonably (out of it)” that it was revealed in connection with the custodian of the property of an orphan, who is in charge of […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 12

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 12 ‘A’isha reported in connection with the words of Allah, the Exalted: ” He who is rich should abstain, and he who is poor may reasonably eat (out of it)” that this was revealed in relation to the guardian of an orphan who is poor; he may get out of […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 13

Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 13 – This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hisham with the same chain of transmitters. وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ Sahih Muslim: Book 56, Hadith 13   The above hadith is from the Sahih Muslim collection of hadiths. Compiled by the […]