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.

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 1

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 1 Yahya related to me from Malik from Abd ar-Rahman ibn al-Qasim from his father from Asma bint Umays that she gave birth to Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr at al-Bayda. Abu Bakr mentioned this to the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and he said, […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 207

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 207 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: I saw `Ali (رضي الله عنه) smiling on the minbar and I never saw him smile more than that, I prayed seven years before the people prayed حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجٌ، قَالَ يُونُسُ بْنُ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ أَخْبَرَنِي عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 61

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 61 Safina reported that Abu Bakr, the Companion of the Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him), observed: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took a bath with one Sa’ of water and performed ablution with one Mudd (of water) ; and in the hadith narrated by Ibn Hujr the […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 199

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 199 It was narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘The best rows for men are the front rows and the worst rows are the back rows, and the best rows for women are the back rows and the worst are the front rows.’” […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 7

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 7 Sa’d bin Abu Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A bedouin came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said to him, “Teach me a few words to recite frequently.” He (ﷺ) said, “Say: “La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu; Allahu Akbar kabiran, wal-hamdu lillahi kathiran, […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 54

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 54 Aishah narrated: “Hafsah and I were both fasting when we were presented some food that we really wanted, so we ate from it. The Messenger of Allah came, and Hafsah beat me to him – she was the daughter of her father – and she said: ‘O Messenger of […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 735 (Book 10, Hadith 147)

Sahih al-Bukhari 735 (Book 10, Hadith 147) Narrated Ibn `Umar: The Prophet (ﷺ) saw expectoration in the direction of the Qibla of the mosque while he was leading the prayer, and scratched it off. After finishing the prayer, he said, “Whenever any of you is in prayer he should know that Allah is in front […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 736 (Book 10, Hadith 148)

Sahih al-Bukhari 736 (Book 10, Hadith 148) Narrated Anas: While the Muslims were offering the Fajr prayer, Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) suddenly appeared before them by living the curtain of the dwelling place of `Aisha, looked towards the Muslims who were standing in rows. He smiled with pleasure. Abu Bakr started retreating to join the row […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 346

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 346 Wa’il b. Hujr reported in this tradition from the Prophet(ﷺ): When he prostrated, his knees touched the ground before his palms touched it; when he prostrated himself, he placed his forehead on the ground between his palms, and kept his armpits away from his sides. Hajjaj reported from […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 8, Hadith 47

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 8, Hadith 47 Sahl As-Sa’idi, may Allah be pleased with him, said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: ‘Whoever is in the Masjid waiting for the prayer, he is in a state of prayer.’” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بَكْرُ بْنُ مُضَرَ، عَنْ عَيَّاشِ بْنِ عُقْبَةَ، أَنَّ يَحْيَى بْنَ مَيْمُونٍ، حَدَّثَهُ […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 2

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 2 Yahya related to me from Malik from Yahya ibn Said from Said ibn al-Musayyab that Asma bint Umays gave birth to Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr at Dhu’l-Hulayfa and Abu Bakr told her to do ghusl and then enter ihram. وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 208

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 208 It was narrated that Habbah bin al-`Urani said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led us in prayer. He left then he came back, and his head was dripping with water, and he led us in prayer. Then he said: `I led you in prayer just now when […]