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 243

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 243 It was narrated from Jabir bin Samurah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Let those who lift their gaze to the heavens desist, or their sight will not come back.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ بْنِ رَافِعٍ، عَنْ تَمِيمِ بْنِ طَرَفَةَ، […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 51

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 51 Hudhaifah and Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate when he went to bed at night: “Bismik-Allahumma ahya wa amut (With Your Name, O Allah, I expire and return to life).”. وعن حذيفة وأبي ذر رضي الله عنهما أن […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 251

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 251 It was narrated from ‘Amr bin Sulaim az-Zuraqi that his mother said: It was narrated from ‘Ali that Al-`Abbas bin `Abdul-Muttalib asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about paying zakah in advance and he gave him a concession allowing him to do that. حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ غَيْلَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُفَضَّلُ […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 389

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 389 Narrated Samurah ibn Jundub; Ubayy ibn Ka’b: Samurah ibn Jundub and Imran ibn Husayn had a discussion (about the periods of silence in prayer). Samurah then said that he remembered two periods of silence from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ); one when he uttered the takbir and the […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 105

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 105 Abu Huraira reported: The Apostle of Allah (ﷺ) said: When a man has sexual intercourse, bathing becomes obligatory (both for the male and the female). In the hadith of Matar the words are: Even if there is no orgasm. Zuhair has narrated it with a minor alteration of words. […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 45

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 45 Yahya related to me from Malik, from Jafar ibn Muhammad, from his father, that AIi ibn Abi Talib used to say the talbiya while on hajj until after noon on the day of Arafa, when he would stop doing so. Yahya said that Malik said, “This is what the […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 779 (Book 10, Hadith 191)

Sahih al-Bukhari 779 (Book 10, Hadith 191) Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “When the Imam says, “Sami`a l-lahu liman hamidah,” you should say, “Allahumma Rabbana laka l-hamd.” And if the saying of any one of you coincides with that of the angels, all his past sins will be forgiven.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 780 (Book 10, Hadith 192)

Sahih al-Bukhari 780 (Book 10, Hadith 192) Narrated Abu Salama: Abu Hurairah said, “No doubt, my Salat is similar to that of the Prophet (ﷺ).” Abu Hurairah used to recite Qunut after saying Sami’ Allahu liman hamida in the last Rak’a of the Zuhr, Isha and Fajr Prayers. He would ask Allah’s Forgiveness for the […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 99

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 99 Abu Hurairah narrated that: The Prophet said: “When one of you is invited to eat then let him respond, if he is fasting then let him pray.” Meaning: supplicate. حَدَّثَنَا أَزْهَرُ بْنُ مَرْوَانَ الْبَصْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَوَاءٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 10, Hadith 2

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 10, Hadith 2 It was narrated that Abu Aliyah Al-Barra said: “Ziyad delayed the prayer, then Ibn Samit came to me and I gave him a chair and he sat on it. I told him what Ziyad had done and he bit his lip (in disapproval), and he struck me on the […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 244

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 244 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “A woman used to perform prayer behind the Prophet (ﷺ), and she was one of the most beautiful of people. Some of the people used to go into the first row so that they would not see her, and some of […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 52

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 15, Hadith 52 ‘Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me and to Fatimah (May Allah be pleased with her) (Ali’s wife and the Prophet’s daughter), “When you go to bed, recite: Takbir (Allahu Akbar) thirty-three times and Tasbih (Subhan-Allah) thirty-three times and Tahmid […]