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 6, Hadith 3

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 6, Hadith 3 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Five are the rights of the Muslim: Returning his greeting, accepting his invitation; attending his funeral; visiting the sick; and answering (saying Yarhamuk-Allah) to the one who sneezes, if he praises Allah (says Al-Hamdu Lillah).” […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 18, Hadith 41

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 18, Hadith 41 ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who loves to meet Allah, Allah loves to meet him; and he who dislikes to meet Allah, Allah abhors to meet him.” I (‘Aishah) said: “O Messenger of Allah! So far as the feelings […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 3, Hadith 8

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 3, Hadith 8 Narrated Umayr, the client of AbulLahm: Umayr saw the Prophet (ﷺ) praying for rain at Ahjar az-Zayt near az-Zawra’, standing, making supplication, praying for rain and raising his hands in front of his face, but not lifting them above his head. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ الْمُرَادِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 12, Hadith 21

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 12, Hadith 21 Ali narrated that The Messenger of Allah said: “When one of you breaks wind then let him perform Wudu, and do not go into your women through their behinds.” حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، وَغَيْرُ، وَاحِدٍ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ مُسْلِمٍ، وَهُوَ ابْنُ سَلاَّمٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 5, Hadith 16

Sahih Muslim: Book 5, Hadith 16 Al-Bara’ b. ‘Azib reported: I said prayer with the Apostle (ﷺ) turning towards Bait-ul-Maqdis for sixteen months till this verse of Surah Baqara wis revealed:” And wherever you are turn your faces towards it” (ii. 144). This verse was revealed when the Apostle (ﷺ) had said prayer. A person […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 139

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 139 It was narrated from ‘Alqamah bin Qais that ‘Abdullah said: “We used not to know what to say when we prayed, then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught us some eloquent and concise words. He said to us: ‘Say: “At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat, as-salamu ‘alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatAllahi wa […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 28, Hadith 22

Muwatta Malik: Book 28, Hadith 22 Yahya related to me from Malik from Yahya ibn Said that Said ibn al-Musayyab said, “It is forbidden to be married to a woman and her paternal or maternal aunt at the same time, and for a man to have intercourse with a female slave who is carrying another […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 28, Hadith 23

Muwatta Malik: Book 28, Hadith 23 Yahya related to me from Malik from Yahya ibn Said that Zayd ibn Thabit asked whether it was halal for a man who married a woman and then separated from her before he had cohabited with her, to marry her mother. Zayd ibn Thabit said, “No. The mother is […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 642

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 5, Hadith 642 It was narrated that `Asim bin Damrah said: Chosroes gave a gift to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he accepted it from him, and Caesar gave a gift to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he accepted it from him. The kings gave him gifts and […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1170 (Book 21, Hadith 11)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1170 (Book 21, Hadith 11) Narrated Mu’aiqib: The Prophet (ﷺ) talked about a man leveling the earth on prostrating, and said, “If you have to do so, then do it once.” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مُعَيْقِيبٌ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ فِي الرَّجُلِ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 6, Hadith 4

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 6, Hadith 4 Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came walking to visit me (when I was sick), as did Abu Bakr, when I was with Banu Salimah. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى الصَّنْعَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ مُحَمَّدَ بْنَ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 18, Hadith 42

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 18, Hadith 42 Safiyyah bint Huyai (May Allah be pleased with her), the Mother of the Believers, said: I came to visit the Prophet (ﷺ) while he was in the state of I’tikaf . وعن أم المؤمنين صفية بن حيي رضي الله عنها قالت‏:‏ كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم معتكفاً، فأتيته […]