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.

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 16

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 16 Yahya narrated it on the authority of his uncle that he had been sitting in the company of Mu’awiya b. Abu Sufyan when the Mu’adhdhin called (Muslims) to prayer. Mu’awiya said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying The Mu’adhdhins will have the longest necks on the Day […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 457

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 457 Abu sa’id al-Khuri said: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “ Allah listens to him who praises Him,” he also said: O Allah, our Lord, to thee be the praise in all heavens. Mu’ammil said( in his version); “ In all the heavens, and in all the […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 10, Hadith 69

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 10, Hadith 69 It was narrated that Anas said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) turned to face us when he stood up to pray, before he said Takbir, and said: ‘Make your rows straight and fill the gaps, for I can see you from behind my back.”‘ أَنْبَأَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 311

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 311 It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: “A man entered the mosque when the Prophet (ﷺ) was delivering the sermon. He said: ‘Have you prayed?’ He said: ‘No.’ He said: ‘Then pray two Rak’ah.’” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ، أَنْبَأَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَجْلاَنَ، عَنْ عِيَاضِ بْنِ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 847 (Book 10, Hadith 259)

Sahih al-Bukhari 847 (Book 10, Hadith 259) Narrated `Abdullah bin Abi Qatada Al-Ansari: My father said, “Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Whenever I stand for prayer, I want to prolong it but on hearing the cries of a child, I would shorten it as I dislike to put its mother in trouble.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مِسْكِينٍ، […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 16

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 16 Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “During the Mi’raj (the Night of Ascension), I saw a group of people who were scratching their chests and faces with their copper nails. I asked, ‘Who are these people, O Jibril?’ Jibril replied: ‘These […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 319

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 319 It was narrated that Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Laila said: I was a man who emitted a lot of madhi. I asked the Prophet (ﷺ) and he said: `Wudoo’ should be done for that and ghusl should be done for mani.` حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 17

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 17 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The blood, honour and property of a Muslim is inviolable for another Muslim.”. وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ “‏كل المسلم على المسلم حرام‏:‏ دمه […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 320

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 320 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: `Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: I was a man who fell asleep easily, and when I had prayed Maghrib and was covered with my garment, I would sleep then – Yahya bin Sa’eed said: I would sleep before […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 9, Hadith 40

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 9, Hadith 40 Abu Qatadah narrated that: He was with the Prophet and when he got to one of the roads of Makkah some of the companions were Muhrim and he (Abu Qatadah) was not a Muhrim. So he saw a wild donkey, so he mounted his horse, asked his companions to […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 114

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 114 Yahya related to me from Malik from Hisham ibn Urwa from his father that he saw Abdullah ibn az-Zubayr go into ihram for umra at at-Tanim. He said, “Then I saw him hasten around the House for three circuits.” وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّهُ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 17

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 17 Abu Sufyan reported it on the authority of Jabir that he had heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: When Satan hears the call to prayer, he runs away to a distance like that of Rauha. Sulaimin said: I asked him about Rauha. He replied: It is at a […]