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 65

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 65 Yahya related to me from Malik that Yahya ibn Said used to hear Said ibn al-Musayyab say, “Anyone that does umra in Shawwal, Dhu’l-Qada or Dhu l-Hijja, and then stays in Makka until it is time for the hajj, is doing tamattu if he then does hajj. He must […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 10, Hadith 21

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 10, Hadith 21 It was narrated from Aisha may Allah be pleased with her, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) told Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer. She said: “The Prophet was in front of Abu Bakr and he prayed sitting down, and Abu Bakr was leading the people in […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 799 (Book 10, Hadith 211)

Sahih al-Bukhari 799 (Book 10, Hadith 211) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “I have been ordered to prostrate on seven (bones) and not to tuck up the hair or garment.” حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 125

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 125 ‘Abbad b. Tamim reported from his uncle that a person made a complaint to the Apostle (ﷺ) that he entertained (doubt) as it something had happened to him breaking his ablution. He (the Holy Prophet) said: He should not return (from prayer) unless he hears a sound or perceives […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 271

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 271 It was narrated that `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) said: Witr is not a must like (obligatory) prayer, but it is Sunnah, so do not omit it. Shu`bah said: I found it written with me: And the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed Witr. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 263

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 263 It was narrated that Ya’la bin Umayyah said: “I asked ‘Umar bin Khattab: ‘Allah says: “And when you travel in the land, there is no sin on you if you shorten the prayer if you fear that the disbelievers may put you in trial (attack you), verily, the […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 14

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 14 ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate thus: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min zawali ni’matika, wa tahawwuli ‘afiyatika, wa fuja’ati niqmatika, wa jami’i sakhatika (O Allah! I seek refuge in You against the declining of Your Favours, passing […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 119

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 8, Hadith 119 (Another chain) from Muhammad bin Ka’b who said: “I went to Anas bin Malik during Ramadan” and he mentioned a similar narration (as no. 799). حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي مَرْيَمَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي زَيْدُ بْنُ أَسْلَمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، عَنْ […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 410

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 410 Abu Qatadah said: We thought that by this (prolonging the first rak’ah). He (the prophet) meant that the people might join the first rak’ah. حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ فَظَنَنَّا أَنَّهُ يُرِيدُ بِذَلِكَ […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 66

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 66 Malik said, “Someone who does umra in Shawwal, Dhu’l-Qada or Dhu’l-Hijja and then goes back to his people, and then returns and does hajj in that same year does not have to sacrifice an animal. Sacrificing an animal is only incumbent on some one who does umra in the […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 10, Hadith 22

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 10, Hadith 22 It was narrated that Jabir said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led us in Zuhr prayer and Abu Bakr was behind him. When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said the Takbir, Abu Bakr said the Takbir so that the people could hear.” أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ فَضَالَةَ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 800 (Book 10, Hadith 212)

Sahih al-Bukhari 800 (Book 10, Hadith 212) Narrated `Aisha: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say frequently in his bowing and prostrations “Subhanaka l-lahumma Rabbana wa bihamdika, Allahumma ghfir li” (Exalted Are you O Allah our Lord, and by Your praise he was acting on what was explained to him in the Holy Qur’an. حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، […]