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 132

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 132 It was narrated from Nafi’ that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘If food is served and the Iqamah for prayer is given, then start with the food.” He said: “Ibn ‘Umar ate dinner one night while he could hear the Iqamah.” حَدَّثَنَا أَزْهَرُ بْنُ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 668 (Book 10, Hadith 80)

Sahih al-Bukhari 668 (Book 10, Hadith 80) Narrated `Itban bin Malik Al-Ansari: The Prophet (came to my house and) asked permission for entering and I allowed him. He asked, “Where do you like me to pray in your house?” I pointed to a place which I liked. He stood up for prayer and we aligned […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 41

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 41 It was narrated that ‘Uqbah bin ‘Amir said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: ‘Your Lord is pleased with a shepherd high in the mountains who calls the Adhan for the prayer and prays. Allah says: ‘Look at this slave of Mine; he calls the Adhan and […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 140

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 140 It was narrated that `Abdullah bin Az-Zubair said: It is as if I can see `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه), riding the white mule of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), when he stood at the mountain pass of the Ansar during the Farewell Pilgrimage and […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 278

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 278 Anas reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying : Straighten your rows for the straightening of the rows is part of perfecting the prayer. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ الطَّيَالِسِيُّ، وَسُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 18, Hadith 18

Muwatta Malik: Book 18, Hadith 18 Yahya related to me from Malik from Zayd ibn Aslam that Abu Hurayra and Sad ibn Abi Waqqas used to say that someone who was fasting was allowed to kiss. وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَسْلَمَ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، وَسَعْدَ بْنَ أَبِي وَقَّاصٍ، كَانَا يُرَخِّصَانِ فِي الْقُبْلَةِ لِلصَّائِمِ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 2, Hadith 138

Sahih Muslim: Book 2, Hadith 138 ‘Amr b. Maimun said: I asked Sulaiman b. Yasar whether the semen that gets on to the garment of a person should be washed or not. He replied: A’isha told me: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) washed the semen, and then went out for prayer in that very garment […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 7, Hadith 52

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 7, Hadith 52 Ibn Umar narrated that : Umar gave a horse to be used in the cause of Allah. Then he saw it being sold, so he wanted to buy it, but the Prophet said: “Do not take back what you have given in charity.” حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ الْهَمْدَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 133

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 133 It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “If food is ready and the Iqamah is being given, then start with the food.” حَدَّثَنَا سَهْلُ بْنُ أَبِي سَهْلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 669 (Book 10, Hadith 81)

Sahih al-Bukhari 669 (Book 10, Hadith 81) Narrated ‘Ubaidullah Ibn `Abdullah bin `Utba: I went to `Aisha and asked her to describe to me the illness of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ). `Aisha said, “Yes. The Prophet became seriously ill and asked whether the people had prayed. We replied, ‘No. O Allah’s Apostle! They are waiting for […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 42

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 42 It was narrated from Rifa’ah bin Rafi’ that while the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) was sitting in the row for prayer. The Hadith. With this chain, At-Tirmidhi recorded it (No. 302) and An-Nasai in Al-Kubra (No. 1631). It is the narration about the man who prayed incorrectly, and in […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 141

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 141 It was narrated from Mas`ood bin al-Hakam al-Ansari az-Zuraqi, from his mother, that she told him: Sa`d bin al-Hadi said: I heard `Ali (رضي الله عنه) say: I never heard the Prophet (ﷺ) mention his father and mother together (in the phrase `may my father and mother […]