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.

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 46

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 46 It was narrated that ʼUmar bin al-Khattab said: You should note that I have not said anything about kalalah and I have not appointed anyone to succeed me. Whoever of Arab captives are present when I die, are to be freed although they are among the wealth […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 32

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 32 It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) breathed his last and Abu Bakr was appointed as his successor (Caliph), those amongst the Arabs who wanted to become apostates became apostates. ‘Umar b. Khattab said to Abu Bakr: Why would you […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 123

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 123 Another version says: He wiped his ears inside and outside. Hisham adds: He inserted his fingers in the ear-holes. حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، وَهِشَامُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، – الْمَعْنَى – قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ قَالَ وَمَسَحَ بِأُذُنَيْهِ ظَاهِرِهِمَا وَبَاطِنِهِمَا ‏.‏ زَادَ هِشَامٌ وَأَدْخَلَ أَصَابِعَهُ فِي صِمَاخِ أُذُنَيْهِ ‏.‏ […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 124

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 1, Hadith 124 AbulAzhar al-Mughirah ibn Farwah and Yazid ibn AbuMalik reported: Mu’awiyah performed ablution before the people, as he saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed ablution. When he reached the stage of wiping his head, he took a handful of water and poured it with his left hand over […]

Muwatta Malik: Book 2, Hadith 93

Muwatta Malik: Book 2, Hadith 93 Yahya related to me from Malik from Abd arRahman ibn Harmala that a man asked Said ibn al-Musayyab about what a man who was junub and had done tayammum should do when he came across water. Said said, “When he comes across water he must do ghusl for what […]

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 26

Riyad as-Salihin: Book 3, Hadith 26 `Umar bin Al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Do not wear silk (clothes). For whoever wears (them) in this life will be deprived of them in the Hereafter.” . عن عمر بن الخطاب رضى الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 124 (Book 3, Hadith 66)

Sahih al-Bukhari 124 (Book 3, Hadith 66) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Ammar: I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) near the Jamra and the people were asking him questions (about religious problems). A man asked, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! I have slaughtered the Hadi (animal) before doing the Rami.” The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, “Do the Rami (now) and […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 124

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 1, Hadith 124 It was narrated that Rubai’ bint Mu’awwidh said: “I brought a basin of water to the Prophet and he said: ‘Pour it,’ so I poured it and he washed his face and forearms, then he took fresh water and wiped his head, front and back, and then he […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 124

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 124 It was narrated from Al-Mughirah bin Shu’bah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out to relieve himself, and Al-Mughirah followed him, (carrying) a vessel of water. He poured water for him when he had finished relieving himself, and he performed Wudu’ and wiped over his Khuffs. أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 1, Hadith 124

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 1, Hadith 124 Abu Dharr narrated that : AlIah’s Messenger said: “Pure clean earth is a purifier for the Muslim; even if he did not find water for ten years. Then if he finds water, then let him use it (for purification) on his skin. For, that is better.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 47

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 47 It was narrated from Abu Rafi’ that Umar bin al-Khattab was leaning on Ibn ‘Abbas, and Ibn ‘Umar and Sa’eed bin Zaid were with him. He said: Some righteous men, including ‘Umar – and the most righteous of them in my view was ‘Umar – confirmed when […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 33

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 33 It is reported on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah said: I have been commanded to fight against people so long as they do not declare that there is no god but Allah, and he who professed it was guaranteed the protection of his property […]