Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 25 It was narrated that Rifa’ah bin Rafi’- who had been present at Badr- said: “We were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) when a man entered the Masjid and prayed. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) watched him without him realizing, then he finished, came to the Messenger of Allah […]
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 26 It was narrated that Qatadah said: “I heard Anas narrate that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Bow and prostrate properly when you bow and prostrate.’” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَنَسًا، يُحَدِّثُ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 27 ‘Alqamah bin Wa’il said: “My father told me: ‘I prayed behind the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and I saw him raise his hands when he started to pray, and when he bowed, and when he said: Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah (Allah hears the one who praises Him)” like this.’” […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 28 It was narrated from Malik bin Al-Huwairith that: He saw the Prophet (ﷺ) raise his hands when he bowed, and when he raised his head from bowing, until they were in level with the highest part of his ears. أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ، – وَهُوَ ابْنُ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 29 It was narrated from Salim, from his father, that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to raise his hands until they were in level with his shoulders when he started to pray, and when he raised his head from bowing he did likewise, and when he said: Sami’ Allahu […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 30 It was narrated from Abdullah that he said: “Shall I not show you how the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed?” So he prayed, and he only raised his hands once. أَخْبَرَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ الْمَرْوَزِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ كُلَيْبٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 31 It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) started to pray, he raised his hands until they were in level with his shoulders, and when he said the takbir before bowing, and when he raised his head from bowing he raised (his hands) likewise, […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 32 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “When the Prophet (ﷺ) raised his head from bowing, he said: ‘Allahumma Rabbana wa lakal-hamd (O Allah, our Lord and to You be the praise).’” أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 33 It was narrated from Anas that: The Prophet (ﷺ) fell from a horse onto his right side, and they entered upon him to visit him. The time for prayer came, and when he had finished praying he said: “The Imam is appointed to be followed, so when he bows, […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 34 It was narrated that Rifa’ah bin Rafi said: “We were praying behind the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) one day and when he raised his head from bowing he said: ‘Sami Allahu liman hamidah (Allah hears the one who praises Him).’ A man behind him said: ‘Rabbana wa lakal-hamd, hamdan […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 35 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “When the Imam says: ‘Sami Allahu liman hamidah (Allah hears the one who praises Him),’ then say: ‘Rabbana wa lakal-hamd,’ (Our Lord, and to You be the praise).’ Whoever says that and it coincides with the […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 36 It was narrated from Hittan bin ‘Abdullah that: He heard Abu Musa say: “The Prophet of Allah (ﷺ) addressed us and taught us our Sunnah and our prayer. He said: ‘When you pray, make your rows straight and let one of you lead you in prayer. When the Imam […]