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 208

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 208 It was narrated that Bara’ said: “We prayed with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) facing towards Baitul-Maqdis (Jerusalem) for eighteen months, then the Qiblah was changed to the Ka’bah two months after the Prophet (ﷺ) entered Al-Madinah. When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed towards Baitul-Maqdis, he would […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 63

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 63 Abdullah bin Busr narrated from his sister that : the Messenger of Allah said: “Do not fast on Saturday except for what has been made obligatory upon you (by Allah). If one of you does not find but a grape peal or a tree’s twig, then let him chew […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 16

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 16 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When anyone of you has done his Tashahhud during Salat (prayer), he should seek refuge in Allah against four things and say: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min ‘adhabi jahannam, wa min ‘adhabil-qabr, wa min […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 70

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 70 ‘A’isha reported: A woman asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) how to wash herself after menstruation. She mentioned that he taught her how to take bath and then told her to take a piece of cotton with musk and purify herself. She said: How should I purify myself with […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 11

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 11 Yahya related to me from Malik from Hisham ibn Urwa from his father that Asma bint Abi Bakr had worn clothes that were completely dyed with safflower while she was in ihram, though there was not any saffron in them. Yahya said that Malik was asked if a garment […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 355

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 355 Malik b. al-Huwairith said: I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) raise his hands when he uttered the takbir (Allah is most great), when he bowed and when he raised his head after bowing until he brought them to the lobes of his ears. حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 745 (Book 10, Hadith 157)

Sahih al-Bukhari 745 (Book 10, Hadith 157) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: (My mother) Umu-l-Fadl heard me reciting “Wal Mursalati `Urfan” (77) and said, “O my son! By Allah, your recitation made me remember that it was the last Sura I heard from Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ). He recited it in the Maghrib prayer. “ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 2

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 2 It was narrated that Ibn Umar said: “The messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to pray atop his mount while travelling, facing whatever direction it was facing.” (One of the narrators) Malik said: “Abdullah bin Dinar said: and Ibn Umar used to do likewise”. أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 217

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 217 It was narrated from ‘Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) that He said: It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said. Witr is not a must, but it is a Sunnah from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 209

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 209 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘What is between the east and the west is the Qiblah (prayer direction).’”* *This refers to the Qiblah for the the inhabitants of Al-Madinah. (Makkah is to the exact south of Al-Madinah.) حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 64

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 64 Aishah narrated: “The Prophet used to try to fast on Mondays and Thursdays.” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو حَفْصٍ، عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْفَلاَّسُ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ دَاوُدَ، عَنْ ثَوْرِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ مَعْدَانَ، عَنْ رَبِيعَةَ الْجُرَشِيِّ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَتَحَرَّى صَوْمَ الاِثْنَيْنِ وَالْخَمِيسِ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 17

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 17 ‘Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was in Salat (prayer), he used to supplicate towards the end of prayer after Tashahhud and before the concluding salutations: “Allahum-maghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akh-khartu, wa ma asrartu, wa ma a’lantu, wa ma […]