Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 133 It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came out from the toilet and food was brought to him. They said: “Shall we not bring water for Wudu’?” He said: “I have only been commanded to perform Wudu’ when I want to pray.” أَخْبَرَنَا زِيَادُ […]
Sunan an-Nasāʾī is one of the six major hadith collections in Sunni Islam, compiled by Imam Ahmad ibn Shuʿayb an-Nasāʾī. Known for its high standard of authenticity and precise methodology, it focuses primarily on hadiths related to Islamic law (fiqh), worship, and ethics. The collection is notable for its detailed arrangement and careful classification of narrations, often including commentary on the strength and reliability of the hadiths. It serves as an essential reference for scholars, students, and anyone studying the practice of Islam through prophetic tradition.
Book 1, The Book of Purification, discusses the rules of cleanliness, ablution (wudu), and preparation for worship.
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 134 It was narrated from Ibn Buraidah that his father said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to perform Wudu’ for every prayer. One the day of the Conquest (of Makkah), he offered all the prayers with one Wudu’. ‘Umar said to him: ‘You have done something that you never […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 135 It was narrated from Al-Hakam, from his father, that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed Wudu’, he would take a handful of water and do this with it. Shu’bah described it: “He would sprinkle his private parts with it.” Shaikh Ibn As-Sunni said: “Al-Hakam (one of the narrators) […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 136 It was narrated that Al-Hakam bin Sufyan said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performing Wudu’ and sprinkling his private area (with water).” أَخْبَرَنَا الْعَبَّاسُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الدُّورِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الأَحْوَصُ بْنُ جَوَّابٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمَّارُ بْنُ رُزَيْقٍ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، ح وَأَنْبَأَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا قَاسِمٌ، – […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 137 It was narrated that Abu Hayyah said: “I saw ‘Ali performing Wudu’, washing each part thrice. Then he stood up and drank the water that was left over from his Wudu’ and said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) did as I have done.’” أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ سَيْفٍ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 138 It was narrated from ‘Awn bin Abi Juhaifah that his father said: “I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) in Al-Batha’. Bilal brought out the water left over from his Wudu’ and the people rushed toward it and I got some of it. Then a short spear was planted in the […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 139 Ibn Al-Munkadir said: “I heard Jabir say: ‘I fell sick, and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and Abu Bakr came to visit me. They found me unconscious, so the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed Wudu’ and poured his Wudu’ water over me.’” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، قَالَ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 140 It was narrated from Abu Al-Malih, that his father said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Allah does not accept Salah without purification, nor charity from Ghulul.’” That which is taken from the spoils of war prior to their distribution. أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 141 It was narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, that his grandfather said: “A Bedouin came to the Prophet (ﷺ) to ask him about Wudu’, so he showed him how to perform Wudu’, washing each part three times, then he said: ‘This is Wudu’. Whoever does more than […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 142 ‘Abdullah bin ‘Ubaidullah bin ‘Abbas said: “We were sitting with ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas and he said: ‘By Allah, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) did not say specifically anything for us above the people, except for three things: He commanded us to do Wudu’ properly, not to consume charity, and […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 143 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Do Wudu’ properly.’” Isbighu Al-Wudu’. And this narration supports the claim that some of them used this expression to mean “three times” for each limb, rather than “properly.” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 144 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Shall I not tell you of that by means of which Allah erases sins and raises (people) in status? Doing Wudu’ properly even when it is inconvenient, taking a lot of steps to the Masjid, and […]