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 11, The Book of Commencement of Prayer, covers how prayer is initiated and what is recited.

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 145

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 145 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) heard the recitation of Abu Musa and said: ‘This man has been given a Mizmar among the Mazamir of the family of Dawud, peace be upon him.’” أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْجَبَّارِ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الْجَبَّارِ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنِ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 146

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 146 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) heard the recitation of Abu Musa and said: ‘This man has been given a Mizmar among the Mazamir of the family of Dawud, peace be upon him.’” أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 147

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 147 It was narrated from Ya’la bin Mamlak that : He asked Umm Salamah about the recitation and prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and she said: “Why do you want to know about his prayer?” Then she described his recitation and as being so measured and clear that […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 148

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 148 It was narrated from Abu Salamah bin Abdur-Rahman that: Marwan appointed Abu Hurairah as governor of Al-Madinah. When he stood to offer an obligatory prayer, he would say the takbir, then he said the takbir when he bowed, and when he raised his head from bowing he said: “Sami’ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 149

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 149 It was narrated that Malik bin Al-Huwairith said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) raise his hands until they reached the highest part of his ears, when he said the takbir, when he bowed and when he raised his head from bowing.” أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 150

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 150 It was narrated from Salim that: His father said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) when he started to pray, raise his hands until they were parallel to his shoulders, (and he did that) when he bowed and when he raised his head from bowing.” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 151

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 151 It was narrated from ‘Alqamah, that Abdullah said: “Shall I not tell you about the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)? He stood and raised his hands the first time and then he did not do that again.” أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 152

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 152 It was narrated that Abu Mas’ud said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘The prayer is not valid if a man does not bring his backbone to rest while bowing and prostrating.’” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْفُضَيْلُ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ عُمَارَةَ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مَعْمَرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مَسْعُودٍ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 153

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 153 It was narrated from Anas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Be moderate in bowing and prostration, and do not rest your forearms along the ground like a dog.” أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، وَحَمَّادِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ […]