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 al-Bukhari 1086 (Book 18, Hadith 38)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1086 (Book 18, Hadith 38) Narrated Aisha: (the mother of the faithful believers) I never saw Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) offering the night prayer while sitting except in his old age and then he used to recite while sitting and whenever he wanted to bow he would get up and recite thirty or forty […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 550

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 550 It was narrated that Abu Laila said: “I prayed beside the Prophet (ﷺ) when he was praying voluntary prayers at night. He recited a Verse which mentioned punishment and said: ‘I seek refuge with Allah from the Fire, woe to the people of the Fire.’” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 255

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 255 Ma’dan b. Talha reported: I met Thauban, the freed slave. of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ), and asked him to tell me about an act for which, if I do it, Allah will admit me to Paradise, or I asked about the act which was loved most by Allah. He gave […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 5

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 5 Abu Hurairah narrated that: The Messenger of Allah said: “When someone whose religion and character you are pleased with proposes to (someone under the care) of one of you, then marry to him. If you do not do so, then there will be turmoil (Fitnah) in the land and […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 551

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 551 It was narrated that Qatadah said; “I asked Anas bin Malik about the recitation of the Prophet (ﷺ) and he said: ‘He used to elongate his voice.’” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرُ بْنُ حَازِمٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ أَنَسَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ عَنْ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 256

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 256 Rabi’a b. Ka’b said: I was with Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) one night. and I brought him water and what he required. He said to me: Ask (anything you like). I said: I ask your company in Paradise. He (the Holy Prophet) said: Or anything else besides it. I said: […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 6

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 6 Abu Hatim Al-Muzani narrated that: The Messenger of Allah said: “When someone whose religion and character you are pleased with comes to you then marry (her to) him. If you do not do so, then there will be turmoil (Fitnah) in the land and discord (Fasad). If you do […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 256

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 256 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “It is much better for one of you to sit on a live coal, which will burn his clothes and get to his skin than to sit on a grave.”. عن أبي هريرة رضي […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 23, Hadith 13

Muwatta Malik: Book 23, Hadith 13 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that Abdullah ibn Umar did not sacrifice for the child in the womb. Malik said, “The sacrifice is sunna, and it is not obligatory. I prefer that anyone who has the price of the animal should not abandon it.” وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 57

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 57 It was narrated from Malik bin Al-Huwairith that: He saw the Prophet (ﷺ) raise his hands when praying, when he bowed, when he raised his head from bowing, when he prostrated and when he raised his head from prostrating, until they were in level with the top part of […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 697

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 697 Sahl b. Sa’d said: We had a siesta or lunch after the Friday prayer. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ كَثِيرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، قَالَ كُنَّا نَقِيلُ وَنَتَغَدَّى بَعْدَ الْجُمُعَةِ ‏.‏ Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 697   This hadith is from the Sunan […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 559

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 559 It was narrated that `Amr bin Murrah said: `Ali and `Uthman (رضي الله عنهما) met in `Usfan. `Uthman was telling the people not to do tamattu` or ‘Umrah. `Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: Why do you want to forbid something that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) did? […]