Resources

by Imam al-Bukhari (d. 256 AH)

The most authentic collection of Hadith, containing 7,563 hadith. Universally accepted by scholars as the most reliable source after the Quran.

by Imam Muslim (d. 261 AH)

The second most authentic collection, containing 7,500 hadith. Known for its rigorous methodology and organization by topic.

by Imam Abu Dawud (d. 275 AH)

One of the six major collections, focusing on legal hadith relevant to Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh).

by Imam at-Tirmidhi (d. 279 AH)

Known for grading each hadith and noting scholarly opinions. Includes commentary on the legal implications of narrations.

by Imam an-Nasa'i (d. 303 AH)

Known for its strict criteria in hadith authentication. Considered by some scholars to be the most stringent after the two Sahihs.

by Imam Ibn Majah (d. 273 AH)

The sixth of the major collections (al-Kutub as-Sittah). Contains hadith on a wide range of topics including manners and asceticism.

by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d. 241 AH)

One of the largest hadith collections with over 27,000 narrations, organized by the Companion who narrated each hadith.

by Imam Malik ibn Anas (d. 179 AH)

One of the earliest written compilations of hadith. Combines hadith with the practices of the people of Madinah.

by Imam an-Nawawi (d. 676 AH)

Garden of the Righteous — a beloved collection of hadith on virtues, manners, and daily life. A must-read for every Muslim.