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 27

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 27 Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The similitude of one who remembers his Rubb and one who does not remember Him, is like that of the living and the dead.”. وعن أبي موسى الأشعري رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 81

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 81 On the authority of ‘A’isha: Umm Habiba asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about the blood (which flows beyond the period of menstruation). ‘A’isha said: I saw her wash-tub full of blood. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Remain away (from prayer) equal (to the length of time) that […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 227

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 227 It was narrated from Zadhan that `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) drank whilst standing and the people looked at him as if they found it odd. He said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had a large head, big eyes with long eyelashes, reddish eyes, a […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 74

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 74 Ibn Abbas narrated: “The Messenger of Allah ordered fasting the tenth day for the Day of Ashura.” حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ أَمَرَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِصَوْمِ عَاشُورَاءَ يَوْمَ الْعَاشِرِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدِيثُ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ حَدِيثٌ […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 21

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 21 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi from Aslam, the mawla of Umar ibn al Khattab, that Umar ibn al-Khattab discovered the smell of perfume while he was at ash-Shajara, and he asked, “Who is this smell of perfume coming from?” Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan answered, “From me, […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 365

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 365 Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas’ud: AbuUthman an-Nahdi said: When Ibn Mas’ud prayed he placed his left hand on the right. The Prophet (ﷺ) saw him and placed his right hand on his left one. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَكَّارِ بْنِ الرَّيَّانِ، عَنْ هُشَيْمِ بْنِ بَشِيرٍ، عَنِ الْحَجَّاجِ بْنِ أَبِي زَيْنَبَ، […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 755 (Book 10, Hadith 167)

Sahih al-Bukhari 755 (Book 10, Hadith 167) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) set out with the intention of going to Suq `Ukaz (market of `Ukaz) along with some of his companions. At the same time, a barrier was put between the devils and the news of heaven. Fire commenced to be thrown at them. […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 220

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 220 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saw some sputum in the direction of the Qiblah of the mosque. He turned to the people and said: “What is wrong with one of you that he stands facing Him (meaning his Lord) and spits […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 13

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 13 It was narrated that Suhaib said: “I heard Ibn Abbas narrate that he passed in front of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), he and a young boy of Banu Hashim, riding a donkey in front of the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) when he was praying. Then they dismounted and joined […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 28

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 28 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Allah the Exalted says: ‘I am as my slave expects me to be, and I am with him when he remembers Me. If he remembers Me inwardly, I will remember him inwardly, and if […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 82

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 82 ‘A’isha, the wife of the Apostle (ﷺ), said: Umm Habiba b. Jahsh who was the spouse of Abd al- Rahman b. Auf made a complaint to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about blood (which flows beyond the menstrual period). He said to her: Remain away (from prayer) equal (to […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 228

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 228 It was narrated from Muhammad bin `Ali (رضي الله عنه), that his father said: I heard that one of you dislikes drinking whilst standing. This is the wudoo’ of one who has not broken his wudoo’. And I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) do this. حَدَّثَنَا […]