Mishkat al-Masabih مشكاة المصابيح
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Mishkat al-Masabih مشكاة المصابيح
25 Books
4428 Hadiths
Mishkat al-Masabih is a selection of hadith compiled by Imam Khatib at-Tabrizi. Imam at-Tabrizi expanded on an earlier selection of hadith named Masabih as-Sunnah by Imam al-Baghawi. Mishkat al-Masabih contains approximately 6,000 hadith chosen from the Six Books, Musnad Ahmad, and various others. It is a comprehensive selection of hadith that covers almost all aspects of Islamic belief, jurisprudence (fiqh), and virtues. The translation provided here is by James Robson.
Chapters (1-13)
0 - Author's Introduction
1 - 1
1 - Faith
2 - 189
2 - Knowledge
190 - 264
3 - Purification
265 - 522
4 - Prayer
523 - 1443
5 - Funerals
1444 - 1686
6 - Zakat
1687 - 1866
7 - Fasting
1867 - 2014
8 - The Excellent Qualities of the Qur'an
2015 - 2126
9 - Supplications
2127 - 2398
10 - The Rites of Pilgrimage
2399 - 2644
11 - Business Transactions
2645 - 2918
12 - Inheritance and Wills
2919 - 2955
Chapters (14-25)
13 - Marriage
2956 - 3248
14 - Emancipation
3249 - 3272
15 - Oaths and Vows
3273 - 3311
16 - Retaliation
3312 - 3411
17 - Prescribed Punishments
3412 - 3505
18 - The Offices of Commander and Qadi
3506 - 3626
19 - Jihad
3627 - 3899
20 - Game and Animals Which May Be Slaughtered
3900 - 3992
21 - Foods
3993 - 4127
22 - Clothing
4128 - 4320
23 - Medicine and Spells
4321 - 4408
24 - Visions
4409 - 4428
About Mishkat al-Masabih مشكاة المصابيح
Mishkat al-Masabih مشكاة المصابيح is one of the most important collections of hadith (sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ) in Islamic literature. Hadith form the second primary source of Islamic law and guidance after the Quran.
This collection contains 4428 authentic hadith organized into 25 thematic chapters, covering various aspects of faith, worship, social conduct, and Islamic jurisprudence.
Studying these hadith helps Muslims understand the practical application of Quranic teachings and the exemplary life of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).