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.

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 554

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 554 It was narrated that ‘Asim bin Humaid said: “I asked ‘Aishah: ‘With what did the Prophet (ﷺ) start voluntary prayers?’ She said: ‘You have asked me about something which no one has asked before. He used to say Allahu Akbar ten times, and Al-Hamdu Lillah ten times and […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 259

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 259 Jarir bin Abdullah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “When the slave runs away from his master, his Salat (prayer) will not be accepted.”.Another narration is: “He is guilty of disbelief (i.e., in case he believes in the lawfulness of doing so).” وعنه عن […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 9

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 9 Abu Al-Balj narrated from Muhammad bin Hatib Al-Jumahi who said that: The Messenger of Allah said: “The distinction between the lawful and the unlawful is the Duff and the voice.” حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو بَلْجٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ حَاطِبٍ الْجُمَحِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 60

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 60 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to raise his hands when he started to pray, and when he bowed, and when he stood up, but he did not do that when he prostrated.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ الْكُوفِيُّ الْمُحَارِبِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 10

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 10 Aishah narrated that: The Messenger of Allah said: “Publicize this marriage, and hold it in the Masjid, and beat the Duff for it.” حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ مَيْمُونٍ الأَنْصَارِيُّ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 61

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 61 It was narrated that Wa’il bin Hujr said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) when he prostrated, he lowered his knees before his hands, and when he came up he raised his hands before his knees.” أَخْبَرَنَا الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ عِيسَى الْقُومَسِيُّ الْبَسْطَامِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ، – وَهُوَ ابْنُ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 563

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 563 It was narrated from ‘Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) that The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said concerning the nursing infant: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said on the day of Al-Ahzab; `They distracted us from the middle prayer until the sunset. May Allah fill their […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 701

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 701 Sa’ib said: There was no other mu’adhdhin of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). He then narrated the tradition which is incomplete. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى بْنِ فَارِسٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ صَالِحٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، أَنَّ السَّائِبَ بْنَ يَزِيدَ ابْنَ أُخْتِ، نَمِرٍ أَخْبَرَهُ […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 24, Hadith 4

Muwatta Malik: Book 24, Hadith 4 Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi from a man of the Ansar from Muadh ibn Sad or Sad ibn Muadh that a slave-girl of Kab ibn Malik was herding some sheep at Sal (a mountain near Madina). One of the sheep was about to die, so she […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 260

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 260 Ibn Abbas reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: I have been commanded to prostrate myself on seven bones:” forehead,” and then pointed with his hand towards his nose, hands, feet, and the extremities of the feet; and we were forbidden to fold back clothing and hair. حَدَّثَنَا […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1091 (Book 19, Hadith 4)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1091 (Book 19, Hadith 4) Narrated Jundab: The Prophet (ﷺ) became sick and did not get up (for Tahajjud prayer) for a night or two. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جُنْدَبًا، يَقُولُ اشْتَكَى النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَلَمْ يَقُمْ لَيْلَةً أَوْ لَيْلَتَيْنِ‏.‏ Sahih al-Bukhari 1091 (Book 19, […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 555

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 555 It was narrated that Abu Salamah bin `Abdur-Rahman said: “I asked `Aishah: ‘With what did the Prophet (ﷺ) start his voluntary prayers?’ She said: ‘He would say: “Allahumma Rabba Jibra’il wa Mika’il wa Israfil, Fatiras-samawati wal-ard, `alimal-ghaybi wash- shahadah, Anta tahkumu baina `ibadika fima kanu fihi yakhtalifun, ihdini […]