Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 157 It was narrated from Al-Miqdad bin Al-Aswad that ‘Ali told him to ask the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about a man who comes close to his wife and prostatic fluid comes out of him – what should he do? (‘Ali said: ) For his daughter is married to me […]
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 158 It was narrated that ‘Ali said: “I felt too shy to ask the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about prostatic fluid because of Fatimah, so I told Al-Miqdad bin Al-Aswad to ask about it, and he (the Prophet (ﷺ)) said: ‘Perform Wudu’ for that.’” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 159 Zirr bin Hubaish narrated: “I came to a man called Safwan bin ‘Assal and sat at his door. He came out and said: ‘What do you want?’ I said: ‘I am seeking knowledge.’ He said: ‘The angels lower their wings for the seeker of knowledge out of pleasure at […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 160 Safwan bin ‘Assal said: “When we were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on a journey, he told us not to take them off for three days except in the case of Janabah, but not in the case of defecation, urinating or sleep.” أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، وَإِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 161 Sa’eed – meaning Ibn Al-Musayyab – and ‘Abbad bin Tamim narrated that his uncle – ‘Abdullah bin Zaid – said: “A man who felt something during Salah complained to the Prophet (ﷺ). He said: ‘Do not stop praying unless you notice a smell or hear a sound.’” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 162 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “When any one of you wakes from sleep, let him not put his hand into the vessel until he has washed it three times, because he does not know where his hand spent the night.” أَخْبَرَنَا […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 163 It was narrated that Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘If a man feels drowsy when he is praying, let him stop, lest he supplicate against himself without realizing.’” أَخْبَرَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ هِلاَلٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 164 ‘Urwah bin Az-Zubair said: “I entered upon Mawan bin Al-Hakam and we mentioned the things for which Wudu’ is done. Marwan said: ‘Wudu’ should be done after touching the penis.’ ‘Urwah said: ‘I did not know that.’ Marwan said: ‘Busrah bint Safwan told me that she heard the Messenger […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 165 ‘Urwah bin Az-Zubair said: “When he was the governor of Al-Madinah, Marwan mentioned that a man should perform Wudu’ after touching his penis, if he touches it iwth his hand. I did not like that and I said: ‘The one who touches it does not have to perform Wudu’.’ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 166 It was narrated that Talq bin ‘Ali said: “We went out as a delegation and when we arrived with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) he accepted our oath of allegiance and we prayed with him. When he had finished the prayer, a man who looked like a Bedouin came […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 167 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray when I was lying in front of him as the bier is placed (in front of the Imam), and when he wanted to pray Witr he would nudge me with his foot.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 168 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “I remember lying in front of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was praying. When he wanted to prostrate he would nudge my foot and I would draw it up (out of the way) until he had finished […]