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Hadith of the day: an authentic hadith every day, with its reference
A daily source of wisdom
Discover the hadith of the day with authentic references and explanations
The hadiths are a foundational source of guidance for every Muslim. These sayings, acts and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad sit perfectly alongside the teachings of the Quran. Each hadith sheds light on how to live by the Islamic precepts day to day.
This collection offers each day an authentic hadith, carefully chosen from the most respected collections. Each hadith comes with its full reference, including the compiler's name, the hadith number and sometimes the chain of transmission. That care lets the authenticity and reliability of each teaching be checked.
The hadiths touch every aspect of life. They speak of spiritual life, family relations, trade, social justice and conduct. Some explain ritual practices such as prayer or fasting. Others give practical advice for everyday situations.
Studying the hadiths regularly enriches one's understanding of Islam. It brings out the spirit of the prophetic teachings beyond the bare rules. The hadiths show us how the Prophet Muhammad applied the Quranic principles concretely in his life.
The great compilers such as al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidhi gave their lives to collecting and authenticating these precious accounts. Their painstaking work gives us access today to reliable spiritual guidance . This daily practice of reading and reflecting on the hadiths feeds the soul and guides one's steps towards a more enlightened and more authentic.
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How does the hadith of the day work?
Each day the page automatically shows a different hadith, chosen by the day of the year from a selection of authentic hadiths. The text is given in English with the name of the Companion who reported it and the collection it comes from. Simply come back the next day for a new teaching.
Where do the daily hadiths come from?
The hadiths offered are drawn from the great recognised collections: Sahih Al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, At-Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i, Ibn Majah, as well as al-Bayhaqi and at-Tabarani. Each comes with its narrator, such as Abu Hurayra, Anas ibn Malik or Umar ibn al-Khattab.
What are some examples of the daily hadith?
Among the hadiths shown: Deeds are judged only by intentions (Umar ibn al-Khattab, Sahih Al-Bukhari), None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself (Anas ibn Malik, Sahih Al-Bukhari), and Your smile in the face of your brother is a charity (Abu Dharr, At-Tirmidhi).
Why read a hadith every day?
Reading the hadiths regularly deepens your understanding of Islam: it shows how the Prophet ﷺ applied the principles of the Quran concretely in daily life, whether in worship, in family, in trade or in conduct. A hadith a day is a simple way to feed your faith and reflect on one teaching at a time.
What is an authentic hadith?
A hadith is a saying, an act or an approval of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ passed on by his Companions. It is called authentic (sahih) when its chain of transmission is unbroken and made up of reliable, precise narrators. Compilers such as Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi gave their lives to checking these accounts.