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 79

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 79 Yahya related to me from Malik, from Hisham ibn Urwa, from his father, that az-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam used to take dried gazelle meat (safif adh-dhiba) as provisions while he was in ihram. Malik said, “Safif are dried strips of meat.” وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 80

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 80 Yahya related to me from Malik, from Zayd ibn Aslam, that Ata ibn Yasar had told him, from Abu Qatada, the same hadith about the wild ass as that of Abu’n-Nadr, except that in the hadith of Zayd ibn Aslam the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 286

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 286 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: I heard ‘Amir bin Wathilah say: it was said to `Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه). Tell Us of something that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) told you in secret. He said: The Messenger of Allah did […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 814 (Book 10, Hadith 226)

Sahih al-Bukhari 814 (Book 10, Hadith 226) Narrated `Aisha: (the wife of the Prophet) Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) used to invoke Allah in the prayer saying “Allahumma inni a`udhu bika min `adhabi l-qabr, wa a`udhu bika min fitnati l-masihi d-dajjal, wa a`udhu bika min fitnati l-mahya wa fitnati l-mamat. Allahumma inni a`udhu bika mina l-ma’thami wa […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 9, Hadith 6

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 9, Hadith 6 Ali bin Abi Talib narrated: “When Allah revealed: And Hajj to the House is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, for whomever is able to bear the journey. They said: ‘O Messenger of Allah! Is that every year?’ He remained silent. So they said: ‘O Messenger of Allah! […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 278

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 278 It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “There is nothing standing between a person and Shirk (polytheism) except leaving the prayer, so if he leaves it he has committed Shirk.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الدِّمَشْقِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَوْزَاعِيُّ، عَنْ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 29

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 16, Hadith 29 Ibn Mas’ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: One of the supplications of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was: “Allahumma inni as’aluka mujibati rahmatika, wa ‘aza’ima maghfiratika, was-salamata min kulli ithmin, wal-ghanimata min kulli birrin, wal-fawza bil- jannati, wannajata mina-nar (O Allah! I beg You for that which […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 424

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 424 ‘Amr b. Shu’aib, on his father’s authority, quoted his grandfather as saying: There is no short or long surah in al-Mufassal which I have not heard the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) reciting when he led the people in the prescribed prayer. حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 140

Sahih Muslim: Book 3, Hadith 140 This hadith is narrated by Shaqiq with the same chain of transmitters but with the alteration of these words: He (the Holy Prophet) struck hands upon the earth, and then shook them and then wiped his face and palm. وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كَامِلٍ الْجَحْدَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 10, Hadith 36

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 10, Hadith 36 It was narrated that Abu Mas’ad Al-Ansari said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to gently pat our shoulders (to make sure the row was straight) at the time of prayer, and he would say: ‘Keep (the rows) straight; do not differ from one another lest your hearts should […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 10, Hadith 37

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 10, Hadith 37 It was narrated from Anas that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: “Make your rows straight, make your rows straight, make your rows straight. By the One in Whose Hand is my soul! I can see you behind me as I can see you in front of me.” أَخْبَرَنَا […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 81

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 81 Yahya related to me from Malik that Yahya ibn Said al-Ansari said that Muhammad ibn Ibrahim ibn al-Harith at-Taymi told him from Isa ibn Talha ibn Ubaydullah, fromUmayr ibn Salama ad-Damri, from al-Bahzi, that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, set out once […]