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 241

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 241 It was narrated from Umm Hani’ that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed Ghusl, he and Maimunah from a single vessel, a bowl in which there were traces of dough. أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي نَجِيحٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 242

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 242 It was narrated that Umm Salamah, the wife of the Prophet (ﷺ), said: “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, I am a woman with tightly braided hair; should I undo it when performing Ghusl from Janabah?’ He said: ‘No it is sufficient for you to pour three handfuls of […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 243

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 243 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “We went out with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in the year of the Farewell Pilgrimage. I (said the Talbiyah) for ‘Umrah and I arrived in Makkah while I was menstruating, so I did not perform Tawaf around the House nor between As-Safa […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 244

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 244 ‘Aishah narrated that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed Ghusl from Janabah, the vessel (of water) would be placed before him, and he would pour water over his hands before putting then into the vessel. When he had washed his hands, he would put his right hand in […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 245

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 245 It was narrated that Abu Salamah said: “I asked ‘Aishah about how the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed Ghusl from Janabah. She said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pour water onto his hands three times, then he would wash his private part, then he would wash his […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 247

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 247 It was narrated that Abu Salamah bin ‘Abdur-Rahman said: “Aishah described how the Prophet (ﷺ) performed Ghusl for Janabah. She said: ‘He used to wash his hands three times, then pour water with his right hand onto his left and wash his private part and whatever was on it.’ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 248

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 248 It was narrated from ‘Aishah that when the Prophet (ﷺ) performed Ghusl from Janabah he would start by washing his hands, then he would perform Wudu’ as for prayer, then he would dip his fingers in the water, then run them through his hair, then he would pour water […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 249

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 249 ‘Aishah narrated concerning the Ghusl of the Prophet (ﷺ) from Janabah, that he used to wash his hands and perform Wudu’, then he would run (his fingers) through his (hair on his) head so that it reaches all of his hair, then he would pour water over his entire […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 250

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 250 It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to soak his head, then he would pour water over it three times. أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، رضى الله عنها أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 251

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 251 It was narrated that Jubair bin Mut’im said: “They argued about Ghusl in the presence of the messenger of Allah (ﷺ). One of the people said: ‘I perform Ghusl in such-and-such a manner.’ The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘As for me, I pour three handfuls of water over […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 252

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 252 It was narrated from ‘Aishah that a woman asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about performing Ghusl following menstruation and he told her how to perform Ghusl. Then he said: “Take a piece of cloth perfumed with musk and purify yourself with it.” She said: “How should I purify myself with […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 253

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 1, Hadith 253 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used not to perform Wudu’ after Ghusl.” أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ حَكِيمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، أَنْبَأَنَا الْحَسَنُ، – وَهُوَ ابْنُ صَالِحٍ – عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكٌ، […]