Discover 3 authentic hadiths
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As-salām ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh
The words of the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ are a light for our hearts. They explain, complete, and apply the teachings of the Qur’an.
On this page, you will discover 3 authentic (sahîh) hadiths, selected because they are clear, focused on the essentials, and unanimously recognized by the scholars of Islam.
All the hadiths quoted here are authentic (sahîh), reported by Al-Bukhârî and Muslim, the two greatest references for hadith. Their interpretation relies on the explanations of classical scholars such as An-Nawawî, Ibn Ḥajar, as well as contemporary scholars.
Hadith no. 1: Actions are judged only by intentions
Arabic text:
إِنَّمَا الأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَّاتِ، وَإِنَّمَا لِكُلِّ امْرِئٍ مَا نَوَى
Phonetic transcription:
Innamā al-aʿmālu bin-niyyāt, wa innamā li-kulli imri’in mā nawā
Translation:
Actions are judged only by intentions, and everyone will be rewarded according to their intention.
Référence :
📘 Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhârî, no. 1; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, no. 1907
Explanation:
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This hadith is the foundation of all intention in Islam. It means that it is not only the action itself that matters, but the intention behind it.
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If a person performs a pious act to please Allah, they will be rewarded. But if they do it to be seen by others, they lose the reward.
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According to Imām Ash-Shāfiʿī, this hadith represents one-third of the religion because it concerns the heart and intentions.
Hadith no. 2: Islam is built upon 5 pillars
Arabic text:
بُنِيَ الإِسْلَامُ عَلَى خَمْسٍ: شَهَادَةِ أَنْ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللهِ، وَإِقَامِ الصَّلَاةِ، وَإِيتَاءِ الزَّكَاةِ، وَصَوْمِ رَمَضَانَ، وَحَجِّ البَيْتِ
Phonetic transcription:
Buniya al-islām ʿalā khamsin : shahādati an lā ilāha illa Allāh wa anna Muḥammadan rasūl Allāh, wa iqāmi aṣ-ṣalāh, wa i’tā’i az-zakāh, wa ṣawmi Ramaḍān, wa ḥajji al-bayt
Translation:
Islam has been built upon five [pillars]: the testimony that there is no deity but Allah and that Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing prayer, paying zakāt, fasting in Ramaḍān, and pilgrimage to the Sacred House (for those who are able).
Référence :
📘 Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhârî, no. 8; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, no. 16
Explanation:
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This hadith is fundamental because it states the 5 pillars of religious practice in Islam.
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It serves as a foundation for learning the religion: every Muslim must begin with these 5 obligations.
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It shows that Islam is structured, resting on a clear foundation that balances faith and action.
Hadith no. 3: Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day…
Arabic text:
مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ، فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْرًا أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ، وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ، فَلْيُكْرِمْ جَارَهُ، وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ، فَلْيُكْرِمْ ضَيْفَهُ
Phonetic transcription:
Man kāna yu’minu billāhi wa-l-yawmi al-ākhir, fal-yaqul khayran aw liyasmuṭ, wa man kāna yu’minu billāhi wa-l-yawmi al-ākhir fal-yukrim jārah, wa man kāna yu’minu billāhi wa-l-yawmi al-ākhir fal-yukrim ḍayfah
Translation:
Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent.
Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him honor his neighbor.
Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him honor his guest.
Référence :
📘 Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhârî, no. 6018; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, no. 47
🔎 Explication :
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This hadith connects true faith with good conduct.
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It teaches three fundamental values:
1. Control of speech
2. Respect for the neighbor
3. Hospitality -
According to the scholars, this shows that faith is not just in the heart — it must be reflected in daily behavior
Here you go! You now have 3 sahîh (authentic) hadiths that you can learn and memorize to strengthen your knowledge of Islam, incha’Allah.
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