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.

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 269

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 269 Abud-Darda (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: My friend (the Messenger of Allah) (ﷺ) directed me to observe Saum (fasting) for three days in every month, to perform two Rak’ah (optional) Duha prayer at forenoon, and to perform the Witr prayer before going to bed.. وعن أبي الدرداء […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 2, Hadith 50

Sahih Muslim: Book 2, Hadith 50 Hudhaifa reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: My Cistern is bigger than the space between Aila and Aden. By Him in Whose Hand is my life, I will drive away persons (from it) just as a person drives away unknown camels from his cistern. They (the companions) said: […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 580 (Book 9, Hadith 69)

Sahih al-Bukhari 580 (Book 9, Hadith 69) Narrated Ibn Abu Malih : I was with Buraida on a cloudy day and he said, “Offer the `Asr prayer earlier as the Prophet (ﷺ) said, ‘Whoever leaves the `Asr prayer will have all his (good) deeds annulled.” (See Hadith No. 527 and 528) حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ فَضَالَةَ، […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 6, Hadith 37

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 6, Hadith 37 Aisha narrated: “When the Messenger of Allah would prostrate (for recitation of) the Qur’an, he would say: (Sajada wajhiya lilladhi khalaqahu wa shaqqa sam’ahu wa basarahu bihawlihi wa quwwatihi.) (I have prostrated my face to the One Who created it, and made its hearing and vision, though His ability […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 85

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 85 It was narrated from Abu Salamah that he asked ‘Aishah about the two prostrations (Rak’ahs) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray after ‘Asr. She said: “He used to pray them before ‘Asr, but if he got distracted or forgot them, he would pray them after ‘Asr, […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 44

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 44 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘The Imam has been appointed to be followed, so when he says Allahu Akbar, then say Allahu Akbar, when he recites, then listen attentively; when he says: Not (the way) of those who earned Your […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 190

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 190 Narrated Uqbah ibn Amir: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: He who leads the people in prayer, and he does so at the right time, will receive, as well as those who are led (in prayer) will get (the reward). He who delays (prayer) from the […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 191

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 191 Narrated Sulamah daughter of al-Hurr: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: One of the signs of the Last Hour will be that people in a mosque will refuse to act as imam and will not find an imam to lead them in prayer. حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 16, Hadith 53

Muwatta Malik: Book 16, Hadith 53 Yahya related to me from Malik from Abu’z Zinad from al-Araj from Abu Hurayra that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “A man said to his family that he had never done a good action, and that when he died they were […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 270

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 270 ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin Al-‘As (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Observing Saum (fasting) on three days of every month is equivalent to a full month’s fasting.”. وعن عبد الله بن عمرو بن العاص، رضي الله عنهما، قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله‏:‏ ‏ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 2, Hadith 51

Sahih Muslim: Book 2, Hadith 51 Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to the graveyard and said: “Peace be upon you! The abode of the believing people and we, if God so wills, are about to join you. I love to see my brothers.” They (the hearers) said: Aren’t we your brothers, […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 581 (Book 9, Hadith 70)

Sahih al-Bukhari 581 (Book 9, Hadith 70) Narrated `Abdullah bin Abi Qatada: My father said, “One night we were traveling with the Prophet (ﷺ) and some people said, ‘We wish that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) would take a rest along with us during the last hours of the night.’ He said, ‘I am afraid that you […]