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 Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 203

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 203 Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: There are three types of people whose prayer is not accepted by Allah: One who goes in front of people when they do not like him; a man who comes dibaran, which means that he comes to it too late; […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 17, Hadith 6

Muwatta Malik: Book 17, Hadith 6 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that Abdullah ibn Umar used to say, “Zakat does not have to be paid on property until a year has elapsed over it.” وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، أَنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عُمَرَ، كَانَ يَقُولُ ‏:‏ لاَ تَجِبُ فِي مَالٍ زَكَاةٌ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 2

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 10, Hadith 2 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) delivered a Khutbah and said, “O people! Hajj (pilgrimage to the House of Allah) has been made incumbent upon you, so perform Hajj.” A man inquired: “O Messenger of Allah, is it prescribed every year?” […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 593 (Book 10, Hadith 5)

Sahih al-Bukhari 593 (Book 10, Hadith 5) Narrated Abu Qilaba: Anas said, “Bilal was ordered to pronounce the wording of Adhan twice and of Iqama once only.” The sub narrator Isma`il said, “I mentioned that to Aiyub and he added (to that), “Except Iqama (i.e. Qadqamat- is-salat which should be said twice). حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 2, Hadith 63

Sahih Muslim: Book 2, Hadith 63 Ibn ‘Abbas reported that he spent a night at the house of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), The Apostle of Allah (way peace be upon him) got up for prayer in the latter part of the night. He went out and looked towards the sky and then recited this […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 57

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 57 It was narrated that Malik bin Huwairith said that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said Allahu Akbar, he would raise his hands until they were close to his ears; when he bowed in Ruku’ he did likewise, and when he raised his head from Ruku’ he did […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 98

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 98 It was narrated that Isma’il bin ‘Abdur-Rahman, a Shaikh of the Quraish, said: “I accompanied Ibn ‘Umar to Al-Hima. When the sun set I felt too nervous to remind him of the prayer, so he went on until the light on the horizon had disappeared and it was getting […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 65

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 65 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: I heard Rib`i say: I heard ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) say: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: `Do not tell lies about me, for whoever tells lies about me will enter the Fire.” حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 66

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 66 Mansoor said: I heard `Ali (رضي الله عنه) say: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Do not tell lies about me, for whoever tells lies about me will enter the Fire.” حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا مَنْصُورٌ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رِبْعِيًّا، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَلِيًّا، رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ يَقُولُ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 6, Hadith 51

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 6, Hadith 51 Aishah narrated: “The Prophet ordered the construction of Masajid in all Dur and that they be kept clean and scented.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ الْمُؤَدِّبُ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ الْبَصْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَامِرُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ الزُّبَيْرِيُّ، هُوَ مِنْ وَلَدِ الزُّبَيْرِ حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ أَمَرَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 204

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 204 Abu Hurairah reported the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) as saying: The obligatory prayer is essential behind every Muslim, pious or impious, even if he has committed a sins. حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، حَدَّثَنِي مُعَاوِيَةُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ، عَنِ الْعَلاَءِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ مَكْحُولٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 17, Hadith 7

Muwatta Malik: Book 17, Hadith 7 Yahya related to me from Malik that Ibn Shihab said, “The first person to deduct zakat from allowances was Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan.” (i.e. the deduction being made automatically) . Malik said, “The agreed sunna with us is that zakat has to be paid on twenty dinars (of gold […]