Explore one of the largest and earliest comprehensive collections of Hadith, the Musnad of Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal. This monumental work contains over 28,000 narrations, meticulously compiled to preserve the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Here, you will navigate traditions organized by the Sahabah (Companions), providing a unique historical perspective. Furthermore, while scholars note it contains a mix of authentic and weaker chains, its immense scope makes it an indispensable resource for serious Hadith study.

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 200

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 200 It was narrated that Malik bin Aws bin al-Hadathan said: I am going to ask you about something, so do not hide it from me. [Ka`b said: By Allah I will not hide anything I know. ‘Umar said: What do you fear most for the ummah of […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 201

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 201 Abul-Mukhariq Zuhair bin Salim narrated that `Umair bin Sa`d al-Ansari was appointed by `Umar as governor of Hims… and he mentioned the hadeeth `Umar said to Ka`b: I heard `Abdullah bin `Umar say: `Umar said: Send me a doctor to examine this wound of mine. So they […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 202

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 202 Salim said: l heard `Umar bin al Khattab say: The people of Jahiliyyah used not to move on from Jam` until they saw the sun shining on (the mountain of) Thabeer, and they would say: Shine Thabeer, then we will move on swiftly. So the Messenger of […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 203

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 203 It was narrated that `Amr bin Maimoon said: I passed by Hisham bin Hakeem bin Hizam when he was reciting Sooratal-Furqan during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), I listened to his recitation and he was reciting in a manner different from the way in […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 204

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 204 It was narrated from al Miswar bin Makhrarnah and `Abdur-Rahman bin Abdul-Qari that they heard Umar bin al Khattab say: `Umar said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever among you is seeking Lailatul Qadr, let him seek it in the odd-numbered nights of the last ten […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 205

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 205 It was narrated that Ibn `Abbas said: Why don`t you appoint a successor? He said: If I do not do that, one who is better than me did not do it either, namely the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ); if I do that, one who is better than […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 206

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 206 It was narrated from Ibn ʻUrmar that It was said to `Umar: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: “Action is but by intention and each person will have but that which he intended. So whoever migrated for the sake of Allah and His Messenger, then […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 207

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 207 `Alqamah bin Waqqas al Laithi said that he heard `Umar bin al-Khattab addressing the people, and he said: Wear izars and rida`s and wear shoes, but take off boots and pants; throw away the stirrups and jump onto your mounts. You should wear rough clothes and practise […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 208

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 208 It was narrated from `Umar bin al-Khattab that he said: Beware of overlooking the verse of stoning and (do not let) anyone say: “We do not find two hadd punishments in the Book of Allah, for I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) stone after he was […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 209

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 209 It was narrated from Sa’eed bin al-Musayyab that `Umar bin al-Khattab رضي الله عنه said: an old man who was guarding the coast told me: I met Abu Salih, the freed slave of `Umar bin al-Khattab (رضي الله عنه) and he said, `Umar bin al-Khattab (رضي الله […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 210

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 210 Al-`Awwam narrated: I asked Ibn `Umar about his wife whom he divorced. He said: I divorced her when she was menstruating, and I told ‘Umar about that, and he told the Prophet (ﷺ) , who said: `Tell him to take her back, then when she becomes pure, […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 211

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 211 It was narrated that Anas bin Seereen said: Abu Umamah put on a new garment, and when it reached his collarbone he said: Praise be to Allah Who has clothed me with that which conceals my `awrah and with which I may beautify myself in my life. […]