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 191

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 191 Yahya related to me from Malik that Yahya ibn Said said that Amra bint Abd ar-Rahman told him that she had heard A’isha, umm al-muminin, saying, “We set out with the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, when there were five nights left in […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 49

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 49 It was narrated that Ibn Abi Awfa said: “A man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: ‘I cannot learn anything of the Quran; teach me something that I can say instead of reciting the Quran.’ He said: ‘Say: SubhanAllah, wal-hamdulilah, wa la illaha ill-Allah, wa Allahu Akbar, wa […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 390

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 390 It was narrated that Umm Salamah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray Witr with seven or five Rak’ah, and he would not say Salam or speak in between them.” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ زُهَيْرٍ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنِ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 398

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 398 It was narrated that ‘Abd Khair said: Abu Moosa al-Ash’ari visited al-Hasan bin ‘Ali when he was sick. ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said to him: Are you visiting him because he is sick, or is this a social visit? Abu Moosa said: Rather I have come to […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 95

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 95 Ibn ‘Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The expiation for beating or slapping a slave on the face for something he has not done is to set him free.”. وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 9, Hadith 118

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 9, Hadith 118 As-Sa’ib bin Yazid narrated: “My father took me for Hajj with the Messenger of Allah during the Farewell Hajj, and I was seven years old.” حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَاتِمُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ يُوسُفَ، عَنِ السَّائِبِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، قَالَ حَجَّ بِي أَبِي مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 95

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 95 Abu Huraira reported from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) (a hadith) like it, except the words: ” Nor of those who err, say Amin” and added:” And don’t rise up ahead of him.” حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ، – يَعْنِي الدَّرَاوَرْدِيَّ – عَنْ سُهَيْلِ بْنِ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 536

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 536 Narrated Suhayb: I passed by the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) who was praying. I saluted him and he returned it by making a sign. The narrator said: I do not know but that he said: He made a sign with his finger. This is the version reported by […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 926 (Book 13, Hadith 1)

Sahih al-Bukhari 926 (Book 13, Hadith 1) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: `Umar bought a silk cloak from the market, took it to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Take it and adorn yourself with it during the `Id and when the delegations visit you.” Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) (p.b.u.h) replied, “This dress is […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 192

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 192 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi from Abdullah ibn Umar that Hafsa, umm al-muminin, once said to the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, “Why is it that everyone has left ihram and you still have not left ihram from your umra?” […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 50

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 50 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘When the reciter says Amin, then say: “Amin” too, for the angels say Amin and if a person’s Amin coincides with the Amin of the angels, Allah will forgive his previous sins” أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 391

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 391 It was narrated from Salim that his father said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray two Rak’ah while traveling, and he did not do more than that. And he used to pray Tahajjud at night.” I asked: “Did he pray Witr?” He said: “Yes.” حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ […]