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 342

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 342 The above mentioned tradition has also been reported by Muhammad b. ‘Amr b. ‘Ata’ through a different chain of narrators. This version adds: “When he prostrated himself he neither placed his arms on the ground nor closed them; putting forward his fingers towards the qiblah.” حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 204

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 204 lyas bin ‘Amir narrated: I heard ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) say: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “If there was only one day left of this world, Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, would send a man from us to fill it with justice as it […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 19, Hadith 16

Muwatta Malik: Book 19, Hadith 16 Ziyad related to me from Malik from Nafi from Ibn ‘Umar that some of the companions of the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, were shown Laylat al-Qadr in their sleep during the last seven days. The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 58

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 58 – Anas reported that the Messenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) took a bath with five Makkuks of water and performed ablution with one Makkuk. Ibn Muthanna has used the words five Makakiyya, and Ibn Mu’adh narrated it from ‘Abdullah b. ‘Abdullah and he made no mention […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 343

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 343 Abbas or ‘Ayyash b. Sahl as-Sa’idi said that he was present in a meeting which was attended by his father who was one of the companions of the Prophet(ﷺ), Abu Hurairah, Abu Humaid al-Sa’idi and Abu Usaid. He narrated the same tradition with a slight addition or deletion. […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 205

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 205 It was narrated from Hajjaj: Al-Hasan (رضي الله عنه) most closely resembles the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in the chest and head, and Al-Husain (رضي الله عنه) most closely resembles the Prophet (ﷺ) in what is lower than that. حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجٌ، وَأَبُو نُعَيْمٍ قَالَا حَدَّثَنَا فِطْرٌ، عَنِ […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 19, Hadith 17

Muwatta Malik: Book 19, Hadith 17 Ziyad related to me from Malik that he had heard a man he trusted of the people of knowledge say, “The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, was shown the lifespans of the people (who had gone) before him, or what Allah willed of […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 59

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 59 Anas said: The Apostle of Allah (ﷺ) performed ablution with one Mudd and took bath with a Sa’ up to five Mudds. حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ جَبْرٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَتَوَضَّأُ بِالْمُدِّ وَيَغْتَسِلُ بِالصَّاعِ إِلَى خَمْسَةِ أَمْدَادٍ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 197

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 197 It was narrated from Ibrahim bin ‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Awf that his father said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Allah and the angels send blessings upon the first row.’” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُصَفَّى الْحِمْصِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسُ بْنُ عِيَاضٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَمْرِو بْنِ عَلْقَمَةَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ عَبْدِ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 5

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 5 Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me, “Shall I tell you the expression that is most loved by Allah?” It is ‘Subhan-Allahi wa bihamdihi’ (Allah is free from imperfection and His is the praise)’.”. وعن أبي ذر رضي الله […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 8, Hadith 44

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 8, Hadith 44 ‘Abdullah bin Ka’b said: “I heard Ka’b bin Malik telling the story of when he stayed behind from going out on the campaign of Tabuk with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). He said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came back in the morning, and when he came back from […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 733 (Book 10, Hadith 145)

Sahih al-Bukhari 733 (Book 10, Hadith 145) Narrated `Aisha: I asked Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) about looking hither and thither in prayer. He replied, “It is a way of stealing by which Satan takes away (a portion) from the prayer of a person.” حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَشْعَثُ بْنُ سُلَيْمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، […]