Hadith Collections

Eight major collections with full Arabic and English text, hadith grading, and isnad chain analysis.

Sahih al-Bukhari

صحيح البخاري

Imam al-Bukhari · 7,563 hadith · 97 books

The most authentic collection of hadith, compiled by Imam Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari (d. 870 CE). Contains 7,563 hadith organized into 97 books. Universally accepted as the most reliable hadith collection after the Quran.

Sahih Muslim

صحيح مسلم

Imam Muslim · 7,563 hadith · 56 books

The second most authentic collection of hadith, compiled by Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (d. 875 CE). Known for its rigorous methodology and organization by topic. Contains 7,563 hadith in 56 books.

Sunan Abu Dawud

سنن أبي داود

Imam Abu Dawud · 5,274 hadith · 43 books

One of the six canonical hadith collections, compiled by Imam Abu Dawud as-Sijistani (d. 889 CE). Focuses heavily on legal hadith (ahkam). Contains 5,274 hadith in 43 books.

Jami at-Tirmidhi

جامع الترمذي

Imam at-Tirmidhi · 3,956 hadith · 49 books

One of the six canonical hadith collections, compiled by Imam Muhammad ibn Isa at-Tirmidhi (d. 892 CE). Notable for including grading of each hadith and mentioning scholarly opinions. Contains 3,956 hadith.

Sunan an-Nasa'i

سنن النسائي

Imam an-Nasa'i · 5,758 hadith · 51 books

One of the six canonical hadith collections, compiled by Imam Ahmad ibn Shuayb an-Nasa'i (d. 915 CE). Known for strict authentication criteria, considered by some scholars as second only to the Sahihayn.

Sunan Ibn Majah

سنن ابن ماجه

Imam Ibn Majah · 4,341 hadith · 37 books

One of the six canonical hadith collections, compiled by Imam Muhammad ibn Yazid Ibn Majah (d. 887 CE). Contains some hadith not found in the other five collections. 4,341 hadith in 37 books.

Muwatta Imam Malik

موطأ الإمام مالك

Imam Malik ibn Anas · 1,832 hadith · 61 books

The earliest surviving hadith collection, compiled by Imam Malik ibn Anas (d. 795 CE). Combines hadith with the practice of the people of Medina. A foundational text of the Maliki school. 1,832 narrations.

Musnad Ahmad

مسند الإمام أحمد

Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal · 27,647 hadith · 6 books

The largest of the major hadith collections, compiled by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d. 855 CE). Organized by narrator rather than topic. Contains 27,647 hadith. A crucial source for hadith scholarship.