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.

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 12

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 12 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who recites after every prayer: Subhan-Allah (Allah is free from imperfection) thirty-three times; Al-hamdu lillah (praise be to Allah) thirty-three times; Allahu Akbar (Allah is Greatest) thirty-three times; and completes the hundred with: […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 66

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 66 Umm Salama reported: I said: Messenger of Allah, I am a woman who has closely plaited hair on my head; should I undo it for taking a bath, because of sexual intercourse? He (the Holy Prophet) said: No, it is enough for you to throw three handfuls of water […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 740 (Book 10, Hadith 152)

Sahih al-Bukhari 740 (Book 10, Hadith 152) Narrated Jabir bin Samura: Sa`d said, “I used to pray with them a prayer similar to that of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) (the prayer of Zuhr and `Asr) reducing nothing from them. I used to prolong the first two rak`at and shorten the last two rak`at.” `Umar said to […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 8, Hadith 51

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 8, Hadith 51 It was narrated from Maimunah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray on a mat. أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ، – يَعْنِي الشَّيْبَانِيَّ – عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ شَدَّادٍ، عَنْ مَيْمُونَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يُصَلِّي عَلَى […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 8, Hadith 52

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 8, Hadith 52 Abu Hazim bin Dinar narrated that some men came to Sahl bin Sa’d As-Sa’idi. They were wondering what kind of wood the Minbar was made of, so they asked him about that. He said: “By Allah, I know what it is made of. I saw it the first day […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 7

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 7 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that Abdullah ibn Umar would never wash his head while he was in ihram except if he had to do ghusl because of a wet dream. Malik said, “I have heard the people of knowledge say that there is no harm […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 213

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 213 It was narrated that Shuraih bin Hani’ said: I saw `Ali (رضي الله عنه) saying on the minbar. By Allah, we have no book we read to you except the Book of Allah, may He be exalted, and this document – which was attached to his sword […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 60

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 60 An-Nu’man bin Sa’d narrated: “A man asked Ali: “Which month do you order me to fast after the month of Ramadan?’ He said to him, ‘I have not heard anyone ask this except for a man whom I heard asking the Messenger of Allah while I was sitting with […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 205

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 205 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “It was said to the Prophet (ﷺ): ‘The left side of the mosque has been abandoned. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever frequents the left side of the mosque, two Kifl* of reward will be recorded for him.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبِي […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 351

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 351 Nafi’ said on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar that when he began prayer, he uttered the takbir( Allah is most great) and raised his hands; and when he bowed( he raised his hands); and when he said: “Allah listens to him who praises Him,” (he raised his hands); […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 13

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 13 Ka’b bin ‘Ujrah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “There are some words, the reciters of which will never be disappointed. These are: Tasbih وعن كعب بن عجرة رضي الله عنه عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏معقبات لا […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 67

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 67 – This hadith has been narrated by Amr al-Naqid, Yazid b. Harun, ‘Abd b. Humaid, Abd al-Razzaq, Thauri, Ayyub b. Musa, with the same chain of transmitters. In hadith narrated by Abd al-Razzaq there is a mention of the menstruation and of the sexual intercourse. The rest of the […]