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 59

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 59 Yahya related to me from Malik, from Abd ar-Rahman ibn Harmala al-Aslami, that somebody asked Said ibn al-Musayyab, “Can I do umra before I do hajj?”, and Said said, “Yes, the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, did umra before doing hajj.” وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 60

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 60 Yahya related to me from Malik, from Ibn Shihab, from Said ibn al-Musayyab, that Umar ibn Abi Salama once asked Umar ibn alKhattab for permission to do umra in Shawwal. He gave him permission, so he did umra and then went back to his family, and he did not […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 113

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 113 Uyainah bin Abdur-Rahman narrated: “My father narrated to me: ‘The Night of Al-Qadr was mentioned in the presence of Abu Bakrah, so he said: “I do not search for it due to something that I heard from the Messenger of Allah, except for during the last ten (nights); for […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 10, Hadith 16

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 10, Hadith 16 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Iqamah for prayer was said and the people stood in rows, and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came out. Then when he stood in the place where he prayed, he remembered that he had not performed Ghusl. He said to the […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 794 (Book 10, Hadith 206)

Sahih al-Bukhari 794 (Book 10, Hadith 206) Narrated Al-Bara’ bin `Azib: (He was not a liar) We used to pray behind the Prophet (ﷺ) and when he said, “Sami`a l-lahu liman hamidah”, none of us would bend his back (to go for prostration) till the Prophet (ﷺ) had placed his, forehead on the ground. حَدَّثَنَا […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 258

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 258 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that a man entered the mosque and performed prayer, and the Prophet (ﷺ) was in a corner of the mosque. The man came and greeted him, and he said: “And also upon you. Go back and repeat your prayer, for you have […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 9

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 9 ‘Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me, “Recite: ‘Allahumma-hdini wa saddidni (O Allah! Direct me to the Right Path and make me adhere to the Straight Path).” Another narration is: ‘Allahumma inni as’aluk-alhuda was-sadad (I beg You for guidance and […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 266

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 266 It was narrated that Abu Juhaifah said: My father was part of the police force of Ali (رضي الله عنه). He stood beneath the minbar and told me that he, meaning ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه), ascended the minbar and praised and glorified Allah and sent blessings upon […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 120

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 120 – This hadith has been narrated by another chain of transmitters. وَحَدَّثَنِي أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عِيسَى، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، وَأَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرٌو، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي حَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، حَدَّثَنِي يُونُسُ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، بِإِسْنَادِ عُقَيْلٍ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 404

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 404 Abu Hurairah reported the prophet (ﷺ) as saying: When one of you leads the people in prayer, he should be brief, for among them are the weak, the sick, and the aged. But when one of you prays by himself, he may pray as long as he likes. […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 405

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 405 Abu Hurairah reported the prophet (ﷺ) as saying: when one of you leads the people in prayer, he should be brief, for among them are the sick, the aged and the needy. حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، وَأَبِي، سَلَمَةَ […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 61

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 61 Yahya related to me from Malik, from Hisham ibn ‘Urwa, that his father would stop saying the talbiya when he entered the Haram, if he was doing ‘umra. Malik said that someone who went into ihram at at-Tanim should stop saying the talbiya when he saw the House. Yahya […]