Sahih al-Bukhari 604 (Book 10, Hadith 16) Narrated Hafsa: When the Mu’adh-dhin pronounced the Adhan for Fajr prayer and the dawn became evident the Prophet ordered a two rak`at light prayer (Sunna) before the Iqama of the compulsory (congregational) prayer. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، […]
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 6, Hadith 109 It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray in Al-Madinah combining two prayer. Joining Zuhr and ‘Asr, and Maghrib and ‘Isha’, when there was no fear nor rain. It was said to him: “Why?” He said: “So that there would not be any hardship […]
Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 68 It was narrated that Abu Mas’ud said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘No prayer is acceptable in which a man does not settle his spine when bowing and when prostrating.’” حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَمْرُو بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ عُمَارَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي […]
Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 214 Narrated AbuHurayrah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: The imam is appointed only to be followed. This version adds: When he recites (the Qur’an), keep silent.” Abu Dawud said: The addition of the words “When he recites, keep silent” in this version are not guarded. The misunderstanding, according to us, […]
Muwatta Malik: Book 17, Hadith 17 Yahya related to me from Malik that Yahya ibn Said bought some property on behalf of his brother’s sons who were orphans in his house, and that that property was sold afterwards for a great deal of profit. Malik said, “There is no harm in using the property of […]
Sahih Muslim: Book 2, Hadith 74 Salman said that (one among) the polytheists remarked: I see that your friend even teaches you about the excrement. He replied; Yes, he has in fact forbidden us that anyone amongst us should cleanse himself with his right hand, or face the Qibla. He has forbidden the use of […]
Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 13 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed the pilgrimage on an unsaddled camel which also carried his provisions (i.e., his Zamilah).. وعن أنس رضي الله عنه، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حج على رحل وكانت زاملته. ((رواه البخاري)). Riyad as-Salihin: […]
Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 6, Hadith 62 Qais bin Asim narrated that: he accepted Islam and the Prophet ordered him to perform Ghusl with water and Sidr. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الأَغَرِّ بْنِ الصَّبَّاحِ، عَنْ خَلِيفَةَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ عَاصِمٍ، أَنَّهُ أَسْلَمَ فَأَمَرَهُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 605 (Book 10, Hadith 17) Narrated `Aisha: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to offer two light rak`at between the Adhan and the Iqama of the Fajr prayer. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُصَلِّي رَكْعَتَيْنِ خَفِيفَتَيْنِ بَيْنَ النِّدَاءِ وَالإِقَامَةِ مِنْ صَلاَةِ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 110 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “I prayed behind the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) eight (Rak’ahs) together and seven (Rak’ahs) together.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الشَّعْثَاءِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ صَلَّيْتُ وَرَاءَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ […]
Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 69 It was narrated that ‘Ali bin Shaiban who was part of a delegation (to the Prophet (ﷺ)) said: “We set out until we came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and we gave him our oath of allegiance and performed prayer behind him. He glanced out of the […]
Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 215 ‘A’ishah said; The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed in his house sitting and the people prayed behind him standing. He made a sign to them (asking them) to sit down. When he finished the prayer, he said : The IMAM is appointed only to be followed; so when […]