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 132

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 132 Jabir b. Samura reported: When we said prayer with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), we pronounced: Peace be upon you and Mercy of Allah, peace be upon you and Mercy of Allah, and made gesture with the hand on both the sides. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (may […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 86

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 86 It was narrated from Abu Salamah bin Abdur- Rahman that: Abu Hurairah (led them in prayer and) recited: “When the heaven is split asunder.” and prostrated during it. When he had finished praying, he told them that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had prostrated during it. أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 9, Hadith 155

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 9, Hadith 155 Ibn Abbas narrated that: The Messenger of Allah said about the (Black) Stone: “By Allah! Allah will raise it on the Day of Resurrection with two eyes by which it sees and a tongue that it speaks with, testifying to whoever touched it in truth.” حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ جَرِيرٍ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 435

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 435 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: I saw ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) doing wudoo’. He washed the tops of his feet and said: Were it not that I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) washing the tops of his feet I would have thought […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 963 (Book 14, Hadith 1)

Sahih al-Bukhari 963 (Book 14, Hadith 1) Narrated Ibn `Umar: Once a person asked Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) (ﷺ) about the night prayer. Allah’s Apostle (ﷺ) replied, “The night prayer is offered as two Rak`at followed bytwo Rak`at and so on and if anyone is afraid of the approaching dawn (Fajr prayer) he should pray one […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 229

Muwatta Malik: Book 20, Hadith 229 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that Abdullah ibn Umar used to say, “The jamras should not be stoned during the three days until after the sun has passed the meridian.” وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، أَنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عُمَرَ، كَانَ يَقُولُ لاَ تُرْمَى الْجِمَارُ فِي […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 573

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 573 It was reported from Ibrahim that he said: “When the Prophet (ﷺ) would sit in the prayer, he would place his left foot horizontally – so much so that the upper-part of his foot became black.” حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادُ بْنُ السَّرِيِّ، عَنْ وَكِيعٍ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنِ الزُّبَيْرِ بْنِ عَدِيٍّ، […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 428

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 428 It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out and saw some people praying while sitting down. He said: “The prayer of one who sits down is equivalent to half of the prayer of one who stands.” حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْجَهْضَمِيُّ، […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 133

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 133 A similar narration was narrated on the authority of ‘Aishah. وعَنْ عائشة رضي اللَّه عنْهَا نَحْوُهُ، متفقٌ عليه. Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 133   The above hadith is from the Riyad as-Salihin collection of hadiths. Compiled by the esteemed Imam Yahya ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi in the 12th century, […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 133

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 133 Jabir b. Samura reported: We said our prayer with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and, while pronouncing salutations, we made gestures with our hands (indicating)” Peace be upon you, peace be upon you.” The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) looked towards us and said: Why is it that you make […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 87

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 87 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prostrated during: ‘When the heaven is split asunder.’” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي فُدَيْكٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي ذِئْبٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ عَيَّاشٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ قَيْسٍ، – وَهُوَ مُحَمَّدٌ – عَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 9, Hadith 156

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 9, Hadith 156 Ibn Umar narrated: “The Prophet would apply oil that is not scented (Ghair Muqattat) while he was a Muhrim.” حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ حَمَّادِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ فَرْقَدٍ السَّبَخِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَدَّهِنُ بِالزَّيْتِ وَهُوَ مُحْرِمٌ غَيْرَ […]