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 Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 47

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 47 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led us in prayer,” and he mentioned a similar report, and added to it, and he said: “And after that they were quiet in the prayers in which the Imam recites aloud.” حَدَّثَنَا جَمِيلُ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ، […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 16, Hadith 55

Muwatta Malik: Book 16, Hadith 55 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, “The Hour will not come until a man passes by the grave of another and says, ‘If only I were in […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 193

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 193 The version of this tradition narrated through a different chain by Shu’bah has the words: “A man should not lead the another man in prayer. Abu Dawud said: Yahya al-Qattan narrated from Shu’bah in a similar way, i.e. the earliest of them in recitation. حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 272

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 272 Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “If you want to observe Saum on three days in a month, then fast on the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth of the (lunar) month.”. وعن أبي ذر رضي الله عنه، قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 2, Hadith 53

Sahih Muslim: Book 2, Hadith 53 Abu Hazim reported: I was (standing) behind Abu Huraira and he was performing the ablution for prayer. He extended the (washing) of his hand that it went up to his armpit. I said to him: O Abu Huraira, what is this ablution? He said: O of the tribe of […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 88

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 88 ‘Imran bin Hudair said: “I asked Lahiq about the two Rak’ahs before sunset. He said: “Abdullah bin Az-Zubair used to pray them, and Mu’awiyah sent word to him asking: ‘What are these two Rak’ahs at sunset?’ He had to refer to Umm Salamah, and Umm Salamah said: ‘The Messenger […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 6, Hadith 40

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 6, Hadith 40 Jabir bin Abdullah narrated: ‘Mu’adh bin Jabal would pray Al-Maghrib with the Messenger of Allah, then he would return to his people to lead them (in prayer).” حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ مُعَاذَ بْنَ جَبَلٍ، كَانَ يُصَلِّي مَعَ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 584 (Book 9, Hadith 73)

Sahih al-Bukhari 584 (Book 9, Hadith 73) Narrated Jabir: `Umar came cursing the disbelievers (of Quraish) on the day of Al-Khandaq (the battle of Trench) and said, “I could not offer the `Asr prayer till the sun had set. Then we went to Buthan and he offered the (`Asr) prayer after sunset and then he […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 48

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 48 It was narrated that Jabir said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Whoever has an Imam, the recitation of the Imam is his recitation.’” حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ صَالِحٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 16, Hadith 56

Muwatta Malik: Book 16, Hadith 56 Yahya related to me from Malik from Muhammad ibn Amr ibn Halhalaad-Dili from Mabad ibn Kab ibn Malik that Abu Qatada ibn Ribi used to relate that a funeral procession passed by the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and he said, “One is […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 194

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 194 This tradition has been transmitted through a different chain by Abu Mas’ud This version has words ; “If they are equally versed in recitation, then the one who has most knowledge of the Sunnah ; if they are equal with regard to (the knowledge of) the Sunnah, then […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 273

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 273 Qatadah bin Milhan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) directed us to observe Saum (fasting) on the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth of the (lunar) month.. وعن قتادة بن ملحان، رضي الله عنه، قال‏:‏ كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يأمرنا بصيام أيام […]