Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 37 It was narrated that Ibn Abbas said: “When Jibril was with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), he heard a sound from above like a door opening. Jibril, peace be upon him, looked up toward the sky and said: ‘This is a gate in Heaven that has been opened, but […]
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 38 It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed bin Al-Mu’alla that: The Prophet (ﷺ) passed by him when he was praying, and called him. He said: “I finished praying, then I came to him, and he said: ‘What kept you from answering me?’ He said: ‘I was praying.’ He said: ‘Does […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 39 It was narrated that Ubayy bin Ka’b said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, did not reveal in the Tawrah or the Injil anything like Umm Al-Quran (Al-Fatihah), which is the seven oft-recited, and (Allah said) it is divided between Myself and My slave […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 40 It was narrated that Ibn Abbas said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) was given seven oft-recited; the seven long ones.” أَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ قُدَامَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ مُسْلِمٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ أُوتِيَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم سَبْعًا مِنَ الْمَثَانِي السَّبْعَ الطُّوَلَ . […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 41 It was narrated that Ibn Abbas said: Concerning the words of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime: “Seven of Al-Mathani (seven repeatedly-recited): “The seven long ones.” أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، فِي قَوْلِهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ { سَبْعًا مِنَ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 42 It was narrated that Imran bin Hussain said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) prayed Zuhr and a man behind him recited: Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High. When he had finished praying, he said: ‘Who recited: Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High?” A man said: […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 43 It was narrated from Imran bin Husain that: The Prophet (ﷺ) prayed Zuhr or Asr, and a man was reciting behind him. When he had finished he said: “Which one of you recited: Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High?” A man among the people said: “I […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 44 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) finished a prayer in which he recited out loud, then he said: ‘Did any one of you recite with me just now?’ A man said: ‘Yes, O Messenger of Allah.’ He said: ‘I was wondering what was distracting […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 45 It was narrated that Ubadah bin As-Samit said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led us in one of the prayers in which the recitation is done out loud, and he said: ‘None of you should recite when I recite out loud, apart from the Umm Al_quran (Al Fatihah).’” أَخْبَرَنَا […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 46 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘The Imam is appointed to be followed, so when he says the takbir, say the takbir, and when he recites, be silent, and when he says: “Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah (Allah hears those who praise Him),” […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 47 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘The Imam is appointed to be followed, so when he says the takbir, say the takbir, and when he recites, be silent.’” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ الأَنْصَارِيُّ، قَالَ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 11, Hadith 48 Kathir bin Murrah Al-Hadrami narrated that : He heard Abu Ad-Darda say: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked: ‘Is there recitation in every prayer?’ He said: ‘Yes.’ A man among the Ansar said: ‘Is that obligatory?’ He (Abu Ad-Darda) turned to me (Kathir), as I was closest of […]