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 12, The Book of At-Tatbīq, discusses specific postures and hand placements during prayer.

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 133

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 133 ‘Amr bin ‘Abdullah bin Az-Zubair narrated that: His father said: “When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sat in the second or fourth rak’ah, he would place his hands on his knees and point with his finger.” أَخْبَرَنَا زَكَرِيَّا بْنُ يَحْيَى السِّجْزِيُّ، – يُعْرَفُ بِخَيَّاطِ السُّنَّةِ نَزَلَ بِدِمَشْقَ أَحَدُ الثِّقَاتِ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 134

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 134 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught us to say when we sat following two rak’ahs: ‘At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat, as-salamu ‘alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatAllahi wa baraktuhu. As-salamu ‘alaina wa ‘ala ‘ibad illahis-salihin, ashahdu an la illaha ill-Allah wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 135

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 135 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “We used not to know what we should say in each rak’ah apart from glorifying, magnifying and praising our Lord. But Muhammad (ﷺ) taught us everything about what is good. He said: “When you sit following every two rak’ahs, then say: At-tahiyyatu lillahi […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 136

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 136 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught us the tashahhud for prayer and the tashahhud for Al-Hajah. The tashahhud for prayer is: At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat, as-salamu ‘alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatAllahi wa baraktuhu. As-salamu ‘alaina wa ‘ala ‘ibad illahis-salihin, ashahdu an la illaha ill-Allah […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 137

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 137 Yahya-Ibn Adam- said: “I heard Sufyan reciting this tashahhud in the obligatory and voluntary prayers, and he said: ‘Abu Ishaq narrated to us from Abu Al-Ahwas from Abdullah, from the Prophet (ﷺ).’” And Mansur and Hammad narrated to us from Abu Wa’il, from Abdullah, from the Prophet (ﷺ). أَخْبَرَنَا […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 138

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 138 It was narrated from Al-Aswad and ‘Alqamah, that Abdullah bin Mas’ud said: “We were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and we did not know anything, then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to us: “Every time you sit (in prayer), say: At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat, as-salamu ‘alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 139

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 139 It was narrated from ‘Alqamah bin Qais that ‘Abdullah said: “We used not to know what to say when we prayed, then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught us some eloquent and concise words. He said to us: ‘Say: “At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat, as-salamu ‘alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatAllahi wa […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 140

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 140 It was narrated that Ibn Mas’ud said: “When we prayed with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), we used to say: “Peace (As-Salam) be upon Allah (SWT), peace be upon Jibril, peace be upon Mika’il.’ The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Do not say “Peace (As-Salam) be upon Allah, for […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 141

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 141 It was narrated that Ibn Mas’ud said: “We used to pray with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and we would say: “Peace (As-Salam) be upon Allah (SWT), peace be upon Jibril, peace be upon Mika’il.’ The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Do not say “Peace (As-Salam) be upon Allah, […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 142

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 142 It was narrated from ‘Abdullah that : The Prophet (ﷺ) said in the tashahhud: “At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat, as-salamu ‘alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatAllahi wa baraktuhu. As-salamu ‘alaina wa ‘ala ‘ibad illahis-salihin, ashahdu an la illaha ill-Allah wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasuluhu (Allah compliments, prayers and pure words […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 143

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 143 Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught us the tashahhud just as he taught us a surah from the Quran: “At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat, as-salamu ‘alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatAllahi wa baraktuhu. As-salamu ‘alaina wa ‘ala ‘ibad illahis-salihin, ashahdu an la illaha ill-Allah wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 144

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 144 It was narrated from Hittan bin ‘Abdullah that Al-Ash’ari said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) addressed us and taught us our Sunnahs and our prayer. He said: ‘Make your rows straight, then let one of you lead the others. When he says the takbir, then say the takbir; when […]