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Fundamental Hadiths

Essential texts and foundational pillars of the prophetic tradition

Sahih al-Bukhari 1 Pillar

How the Divine Revelation started being revealed to Allah's Messenger

I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, "The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended. So whoever emigrated for worldly benefits or for a woman to marry, his emigration was for what he emigrated for."

Sahih al-Bukhari 647 Pillar

Superiority of the congregational Salat (prayer)

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "The reward of the prayer offered by a person in congregation is twenty five times greater than that of the prayer offered in one's house or in the market (alone). And this is because if he performs ablution and does it perfectly and then proceeds to the mosque with the sole intention of praying, then for every step he takes towards the mosque, he is upgraded one degree in reward and his one sin is taken off (crossed out) from his accounts (of deeds). When he offers his prayer, the angels keep on asking Allah's Blessings and Allah's forgiveness for him as long as he is (staying) at his Musalla. They say, 'O Allah! Bestow Your blessings upon him, be Merciful and kind to him.' And one is regarded in prayer as long as one is waiting for the prayer."

Sahih al-Bukhari 13 Pillar

To like for one's (Muslim's) brother what one likes for himself is a part of faith

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "None of you will have faith till he wishes for his (Muslim) brother what he likes for himself."

Sahih al-Bukhari 26 Pillar

Whoever says that faith is action (good deeds)

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was asked, "What is the best deed?" He replied, "To believe in Allah and His Apostle (Muhammad). The questioner then asked, "What is the next (in goodness)? He replied, "To participate in Jihad (religious fighting) in Allah's Cause." The questioner again asked, "What is the next (in goodness)?" He replied, "To perform Hajj (Pilgrim age to Mecca) 'Mubrur, (which is accepted by Allah and is performed with the intention of seeking Allah's pleasure only and not to show off and without committing a sin and in accordance with the traditions of the Prophet)."

Sahih al-Bukhari 50 Pillar

The asking of (angel) Jibrll (Gabriel) from the Prophet (saws) about Iman, Islam, Ihsan and the knowledge of the Hour (Doomsday)

One day while the Prophet (ﷺ) was sitting in the company of some people, (The angel) Gabriel came and asked, "What is faith?" Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) replied, 'Faith is to believe in Allah, His angels, (the) meeting with Him, His Apostles, and to believe in Resurrection." Then he further asked, "What is Islam?" Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) replied, "To worship Allah Alone and none else, to offer prayers perfectly to pay the compulsory charity (Zakat) and to observe fasts during the month of Ramadan." Then he further asked, "What is Ihsan (perfection)?" Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) replied, "To worship Allah as if you see Him, and if you cannot achieve this state of devotion then you must consider that He is looking at you." Then he further asked, "When will the Hour be established?" Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) replied, "The answerer has no better knowledge than the questioner. But I will inform you about its portents.

1. When a slave (lady) gives birth to her master.

2. When the shepherds of black camels start boasting and competing with others in the construction of higher buildings. And the Hour is one of five things which nobody knows except Allah.

The Prophet (ﷺ) then recited: "Verily, with Allah (Alone) is the knowledge of the Hour--." (31. 34) Then that man (Gabriel) left and the Prophet (ﷺ) asked his companions to call him back, but they could not see him. Then the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "That was Gabriel who came to teach the people their religion." Abu 'Abdullah said: He (the Prophet) considered all that as a part of faith.

Sahih al-Bukhari 52 Pillar

The superiority of that person who leaves all doubtful (unclear) things for the sake of his religion

I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, 'Both legal and illegal things are evident but in between them there are doubtful (suspicious) things and most of the people have no knowledge about them. So whoever saves himself from these suspicious things saves his religion and his honor. And whoever indulges in these suspicious things is like a shepherd who grazes (his animals) near the Hima (private pasture) of someone else and at any moment he is liable to get in it. (O people!) Beware! Every king has a Hima and the Hima of Allah on the earth is His illegal (forbidden) things. Beware! There is a piece of flesh in the body if it becomes good (reformed) the whole body becomes good but if it gets spoilt the whole body gets spoilt and that is the heart.

Sahih al-Bukhari

صحيح البخاري

Authored by Imam al-Bukhari, this collection of hadith is considered one of the most authentic sources of Islamic teachings.

Sahih Muslim

صحيح مسلم

Compiled by Imam Muslim, this collection is considered one of the most authentic hadith compilations in Islam, second only to Sahih al-Bukhari.

Sunan an-Nasa'i

سنن النسائي

Compiled by Imam al-Nasa'i, this collection of hadith is highly respected for its authenticity and comprehensive coverage of various topics.

Sunan Abi Dawud

سنن أبي داود

Authored by Imam Abu Dawud, this collection contains a wide range of hadith and is considered one of the six canonical hadith collections in Sunni Islam.

Jami' at-Tirmidhi

جامع الترمذي

Compiled by Imam al-Tirmidhi, this collection includes hadith from various sources and is valued for its organization and commentary.

Musnad Ahmad

مسند أحمد

Compiled by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal, this collection contains thousands of hadith and is highly regarded for its authenticity and breadth of coverage.

Mishkat al-Masabih

مشكاة المصابيح

Authored by Imam al-Tabrizi, this collection presents a selection of hadith on topics including ethics, worship, and social conduct.

Al-Adab Al-Mufrad

الأدب المفرد

Authored by Imam al-Bukhari, this collection focuses on etiquette, manners, and social conduct, providing guidance for personal and communal life.

Ash-Shama'il Al-Muhammadiyah

الشمائل المحمدية

Compiled by Imam al-Tirmidhi, this work describes the physical and moral characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), providing insight into his exemplary personality.

Bulugh al-Maram

بلوغ المرام

Compiled by Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani, this collection focuses on Islamic jurisprudence and covers a wide range of topics including worship, transactions, and social issues.