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.

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 404

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 404 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: Purple saddle cloths and wearing a blend of linen and silk and gold rings were forbidden, Muhammad said: I mentioned that to my brother Yahya bin Seereen and he said: Did you not hear this? Yes, and borders […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 198

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 198 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that if Abdullah ibn Umar had finished the fast of Ramadan and intended to do hajj, he would not cut his hair or beard at all until he had done hajj. Malik said, “It is not necessary for people to do […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 932 (Book 13, Hadith 7)

Sahih al-Bukhari 932 (Book 13, Hadith 7) Narrated Al-Bara’ bin `Azib: The Prophet (ﷺ) delivered the Khutba after offering the prayer on the Day of Nahr and said, “Whoever offers the prayer like us and slaughters like us then his Nusuk (sacrifice) will be accepted by Allah. And whoever slaughters his sacrifice before the `Id […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 101

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 101 ‘A’isha, the wife of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), said: I tried to dissuade the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) from it (i. e. from appointing Abu Bakr as the Imam.) and my insistence upon it was not due to the fact that I entertained any apprehension in my mind […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 102

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 102 ‘A’isha reported: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to my house, he said: Ask Abu Bakr to lead people in prayer. ‘A’isha narrated: I said, Messenger of Allah, Abu Bakr is a man of tenderly feelings; as he recites the Qur’an, he cannot help shedding tears: so better […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 397

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 397 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw prayed the two (Sunnah) Rak’ah of Fajr, he would lie down.” حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، حَدَّثَنَا النَّضْرُ بْنُ شُمَيْلٍ، أَنْبَأَنَا شُعْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنِي سُهَيْلُ بْنُ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 102

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 102 Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who gives something (to someone) as a gift and then gets it back (from him or her) is like a dog which eats its own vomit.”Another narration is: “He who gets back his […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 543

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 543 Narrated Wa’il ibn Hujr: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited the verse “Nor of those who go astray” (Surah al-Fatihah, verse 7), he would say Amin; and raised his voice (while uttering this word). حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ كَثِيرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ حُجْرٍ أَبِي الْعَنْبَسِ الْحَضْرَمِيِّ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 56

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 56 It was narrated from Mu’adh bin Rifa’ah bin Rafi’ that : His father said: “I prayed behind the Prophet (ﷺ) and I sneezed and said: ‘Al-hamdu lillahi, hamdan kathiran tayiban mubarakan fih, mubarakan’alaihi, kama yuhibbu rabbuna wa yarda (Praise be to Allah, much good and blessed praise as our […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 9, Hadith 125

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 9, Hadith 125 Ibn Abbas narrated: That the Prophet said: “Umrah has been entered into Hajj until the Day of Resurrection.” حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدَةَ الضَّبِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا زِيَادُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي زِيَادٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏”‏ دَخَلَتِ الْعُمْرَةُ فِي […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 405

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 405 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) mentioned the people of an-Nahrawan. He said: Among them is a man with a defective arm, or an incomplete arm, or a small arm. If you could exercise restraint, I would have told you […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 199

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 199 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that Abdullah ibn Umar used to trim his beard and moustache when he shaved at the end of a hajj or umra. وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، أَنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عُمَرَ، كَانَ إِذَا حَلَقَ فِي حَجٍّ أَوْ عُمْرَةٍ أَخَذَ مِنْ […]