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 275

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 275 Zaid bin Khalid Al-Juhani (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “He who provides a fasting person something with which to break his fast, will earn the same reward as the one who was observing the fast, without diminishing in any way the reward of […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 196

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 196 This tradition has also been transmitted through a different chain by ‘Amr b. Salamah. This version says: “I used to lead them in prayer with a sheet of cloth on me that was patched and torn. When I prostrated myself, my buttocks were disclosed. حَدَّثَنَا النُّفَيْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 91

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 91 It was narrated that ‘Amr bin ‘Abasah said: “I came to the Messenger of Allah, who became Muslim with you?’ He said: ‘Free men and slaves.’ I said: ‘Is there any moment which brings one closer to Allah than another?’ He said: ‘Yes, the last part of the night, […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 586 (Book 9, Hadith 75)

Sahih al-Bukhari 586 (Book 9, Hadith 75) Narrated Qurra bin Khalid: Once he waited for Al-Hasan and he did not show up till it was about the usual time for him to start his speech; then he came and apologized saying, “Our neighbors invited us.” Then he added, “Narrated Anas, ‘Once we waited for the […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 58

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 58 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent out an expedition and appointed a man of the Ansar to lead it. When they went out, he (the man in charge) got upset with them for some reason and said to […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 59

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 59 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: I saw a funeral among Banu Salimah so I stood up. Nafi’ bin Jubair said to me: Sit down, and I will tell you something decisive about this: Mas`ood bin al-Hakam az-Zuraqi told me that he heard ‘Ali […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 6, Hadith 44

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 6, Hadith 44 Ibn Abbas narrated: “The Messenger of Allah would glance toward the right and the left during Salat but he would not turn his neck to look behind him.” حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، وَغَيْرُ، وَاحِدٍ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا الْفَضْلُ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي هِنْدٍ، عَنْ ثَوْرِ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 51

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 51 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The people stopped saying Amin, but when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said ‘Not (the way) of those who earned Your Anger, nor of those who went astray’ he would say Amin, until the people in the first row could hear […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 2, Hadith 57

Sahih Muslim: Book 2, Hadith 57 Miqdam b. Shuraih narrated it from his father who said: I asked A’isha what Allah’s Apostle (ﷺ) did first when he entered his house, and she replied: He used tooth-stick (first of all). حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ بِشْرٍ، عَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، عَنِ الْمِقْدَامِ بْنِ شُرَيْحٍ، عَنْ […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 16, Hadith 59

Muwatta Malik: Book 16, Hadith 59 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that Abu Hurayra said, “Make your funerals speedy, for it is only good that you are advancing him towards, or evil that you are taking off your necks.” وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ ‏:‏ أَسْرِعُوا بِجَنَائِزِكُمْ، فَإِنَّمَا […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 276

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 8, Hadith 276 Umm ‘Umarah Al-Ansariyah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: Once the Prophet (ﷺ) visited us and I served him some food. He (ﷺ) asked me to eat. I replied that I was observing (optional) fast. He (ﷺ) said, “When people eat by a person observing fast, the angels […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 197

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 197 ‘Amr b. Salamah reported on the authority of his father (Salamah) that they visited the Prophet (ﷺ). When they intended to return, they said: Messenger of Allah, who will lead us in prayer? He said: The one of you who knows most of the Qur’an, or memorizes most […]