Hadith - Sayings of the Prophet ﷺ

A Source of Guidance

 

The Hadith—sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ—serve as a guiding light for Muslims worldwide. These narrations provide wisdom on faith, character, and daily life, complementing the teachings of the Qur’an.

 

Kutub as-Sittah

The Six Canonical Hadith Collections

Sahih Al-Bukhari
The most authentic collection of Ahadith on the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), compiled by Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari.
Sahih Muslim
A renowned and authentic collection of Ahadith on the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), compiled by Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj.
Sunan an-Nasa'i

A renowned compilation of approximately 5,700 Ahadith in 52 books by Imam Ahmad an-Nasa’i (rahimahullah), recognized as one of the six canonical collections (Kutub as-Sittah).

Sunan Abu Dawood
One of the six canonical Hadith collections (Kutub al-Sittah), compiled by Imam Abu Dawud al-Sijistani.
Jami' at-Tirmidhi
Also known as Sunan at-Tirmidhi, this is one of the six canonical Hadith collections (Kutub al-Sittah), compiled by Imam Abu Isa Muhammad at-Tirmidhi (RA).
Sunan Ibn Majah
Compiled by Imam Muhammad bin Yazid Ibn Majah al-Qazvini, this is the sixth collection in the Kutub as-Sittah, featuring 4,341 Ahadith across 37 books.

Other Notable Hadith Collections

Additional signifcant compilations

An-Nawawi
A compilation of 42 Ahadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by the esteemed Islamic scholar Yahya bin Sharaf al-Din An-Nawawi.
Fiqh-us-Sunnah

A comprehensive collection of Ahadith on Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) authored by Sheikh Sayyid Sabiq, widely accepted by all four major madhabs.

Al-Muwatta
One of the earliest Hadith collections organized by topics of Islamic law, compiled by Imam Malik Ibn Anas.
Hadith Qudsi

Hadith Qudsi or Hadith Qudse means “holy Hadith” and are attributed to the revelations from Allah (SWT) while the wordings are credited to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).