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 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 […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 702

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 702 Jabir said: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) seated himself on the pulpit on a Friday he said, Sit down. Ibn Mas’ud heard that and sat down at the door of mosque, and when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saw him, he said: Come here, ‘Abd Allah b. […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 24, Hadith 5

Muwatta Malik: Book 24, Hadith 5 Yahya related to me from Malik from Thawr ibn Zayd ad-Dili that Abdullah ibn Abbas was asked about animals slaughtered by the Christian Arabs. He said, “There is no harm in them,” but he recited this ayat, “Whoever takes them as friends is from them.” (Sura 5 ayat 54). […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 261

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 261 Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: I was commanded to prostrate myself on the seven (bones) and forbidden to fold back hair and clothing. (The seven bones are): forehead, nose, hands, knees and feet. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنْ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1092 (Book 19, Hadith 5)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1092 (Book 19, Hadith 5) Narrated Jundab bin `Abdullah: Gabriel did not come to the Prophet (for some time) and so one of the Quraish women said, “His Satan has deserted him.” So came the Divine Revelation: “By the forenoon And by the night When it is still! Your Lord (O Muhammad) has […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 556

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 556 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said, and this is the Hadith of Abu Bakr. “During the period after he finished the ‘Isha’ prayer until the Fajr, the Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray eleven Rak’ah, saying the Salam after each two Rak’ah and praying Witr with one Rak’ah. He […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 261

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 17, Hadith 261 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Avoid two habits which provoke cursing.” The Companions said: “What are those things which provoke cursing?” He said, “Relieving on the thoroughfares or under the shades where people take shelter and rest.”. وعن أبي […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 11

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 11 Ar-Rubai bint Muawwidh said: “The morning after the consummation of my marriage, the Prophet came and sat on my bed as far from me as you are sitting now, and our little girls started beating the Duff and reciting verses mourning my father who had been killed in the […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 62

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 62 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Is there any one of you who kneel as a camel kneels when praying?’” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ حَسَنٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 564

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 564 It was narrated that ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: 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 graves and houses – or stomachs – with fire.` He (the narrator) was […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 703

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 2, Hadith 703 Ibn ‘Umar said: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to deliver two sermons. He would sit down when he ascended the pulpit till he (I think he meant the mu’adhdhin) finished. He would then stand up and preach, then sit down and say nothing, then stand up and preach. حَدَّثَنَا […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 24, Hadith 6

Muwatta Malik: Book 24, Hadith 6 Yahya related to me from Malik that Abdullah ibn Abbas used to say, “You can eat anything that has had its jugular vein cut.” وَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّهُ بَلَغَهُ أَنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عَبَّاسٍ، كَانَ يَقُولُ مَا فَرَى الأَوْدَاجَ فَكُلُوهُ ‏.‏ Muwatta Malik: Book 24, Hadith 6   The […]