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.

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 17

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 17 ‘Ali reported: I was one whose prostatic fluid flowed readily and I was ashamed to ask the Apostle (ﷺ) about it, because of the position of his daughter. I, therefore, asked Miqdad. b. al-Asad and he inquired of him (the Holy Prophet). He (the Holy Prophet) said: He should […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 691 (Book 10, Hadith 103)

Sahih al-Bukhari 691 (Book 10, Hadith 103) Narrated Anas bin Malik: I never prayed behind any Imam a prayer lighter and more perfect than that behind the Prophet (ﷺ) and he used to cut short the prayer whenever he heard the cries of a child lest he should put the child’s mother to trial. حَدَّثَنَا […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 18, Hadith 41

Muwatta Malik: Book 18, Hadith 41 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi from Abdullah ibn Umar that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, forbade fasting for two days or more without breaking the fast in between. They said, “But Messenger of Allah, you practise wisal.” He replied, […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 155

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 155 It was narrated from Zainab bint Umm Salamah that her mother said that her bed was in front of the place where the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prostrated. حَدَّثَنَا بَكْرُ بْنُ خَلَفٍ، وَسُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ الْحَذَّاءُ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ زَيْنَبَ […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 301

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 301 Sufyan b. ‘Uyainah said: I saw Sharik who led us in the ‘Asr prayer during a funeral ceremony. He placed his cap in front of him, that is, for saying the obligatory prayer the time of which had come. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الزُّهْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 11

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 11 Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Bakrah narrated from his father that : the Messenger of Allah said: “The two months of Eid will not both be deficient: Ramadn and Dhul-Hijjah.” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَلَمَةَ، يَحْيَى بْنُ خَلَفٍ الْبَصْرِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ الْمُفَضَّلِ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ الْحَذَّاءِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، عَنْ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 8, Hadith 3

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 8, Hadith 3 It was narrated that Ibrahim said: “I used to recite Qur’an to my father on the road, and if I recited a verse in which prostration was required, he would prostrate. I said: ‘O my father, do you prostrate on the street?’ He said: ‘I heard Abu Dharr say: […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 18

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 18 ‘Ali reported: I felt shy of asking about prostatic fluid from the Apostle (ﷺ) because of Fatimah. I, therefore, asked al-Miqdad (to ask on my behalf) and he asked. He (the Holy Prophet) said: Ablution is obligatory in such a case. وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ حَبِيبٍ الْحَارِثِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، – […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 692 (Book 10, Hadith 104)

Sahih al-Bukhari 692 (Book 10, Hadith 104) Narrated Anas bin Malik: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “When I start the prayer I intend to prolong it, but on hearing the cries of a child, I cut short the prayer because I know that the cries of the child will incite its mother’s passions.” حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 18, Hadith 42

Muwatta Malik: Book 18, Hadith 42 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, “Beware of wisal. Beware of wisal.” They said, “But you practise wisal, Messenger of Allah.” He replied, “I am not the same […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 156

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 156 Maimunah, the wife of the Prophet (ﷺ), said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) used to perform prayer when I was opposite to him, and his garment would sometimes touch me when he prostrated.” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبَّادُ بْنُ الْعَوَّامِ، عَنِ الشَّيْبَانِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ شَدَّادٍ، […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 302

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 302 Ibn ‘Umar said: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray facing his camel. حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَوَهْبُ بْنُ بَقِيَّةَ، وَابْنُ أَبِي خَلَفٍ، وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، – قَالَ عُثْمَانُ – حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم […]