Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 13 It was narrated that Zaid bin Arqam said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Whoever does not trim his mustache, he is not from one of us.’” أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبِيدَةُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، عَنْ يُوسُفَ بْنِ صُهَيْبٍ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَرْقَمَ، قَالَ […]
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 14 It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “A time limit was set for us, by the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), regarding trimming the mustache, clipping the nails and plucking the pubes; we were not to leave that for more than forty days,” on one occasion he said: “Forty […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 15 It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Trim the mustache and let the beard grow.” أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، – هُوَ ابْنُ سَعِيدٍ – عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنِي نَافِعٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ “ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 16 It was narrated that ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Qurad said: “I went out with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) to an isolated area, and when he wanted to relieve himself he moved far away.” أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو جَعْفَرٍ الْخَطْمِيُّ، عُمَيْرُ بْنُ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 17 It was narrated from Al-Mughirah bin Shu’bah that when the Prophet (ﷺ) would go away (to relieve himself) he would go far away. He went to relieve himself when he was on one of his journeys, and said: “Bring me (water for) Wudu’.” So I brought him (water for) […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 18 It was narrated that Hudhaifah said: “I was walking with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he came to some people’s garbage dump and urinated while standing up. I turned to go away, but he called me back (to conceal him), and I was just behind him. Then when […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 19 It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered Al-Khala’ (the toilet) and said: ‘Allahumma inni a’uthu bika min al-khubuthi wal-khaba’ith (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from male and female devils).” See Ma’alam As-Sunan by Al-Khattabi. And Al-Khala’ is the area one […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 20 It was narrated from Rafi’ bin Ishaq that he heard Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari say – when he was in Egypt: “By Allah, I do not know what I should do with these Karais (toilets). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘When any one of you goes to defecate or […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 21 It was narrated from Abu Ayyub that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Do not face towards the Qiblah nor turn your backs toward it when defecating or urinating, rather face toward the east or the west.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 22 It was narrated that Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘When any one of you goes to defecate, let him not face toward the Qiblah, rather let him face towards the east or the west.’” أَخْبَرَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا غُنْدَرٌ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 23 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar said: “I climbed on the roof of our house and saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on two bricks, facing toward Bait Al-Maqdis (jerusalem), relieving himself.” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ يَحْيَى بْنِ حَبَّانَ، […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 24 It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Abi Qatadah, from his father, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ said: “When any one of you urinates, let him not hold his penis in his right hand.” أَخْبَرَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ دُرُسْتَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا أَبُو إِسْمَاعِيلَ، – وَهُوَ الْقَنَّادُ – قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي يَحْيَى […]