Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 97 It was narrated that Aishah said: “I noticed that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was missing and I thought he had gone to visit one of his concubines, so I looked for him and found him prostrating and saying: ‘Rabbighfirli ma asrartu wa ma a’lant (O Allah, forgive me […]
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 98 It was narrated from ‘Ali that: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prostrated he would say: “Allahumma laka sajadtu wa laka aslamtu wa bika amantu sajada wajhi lilladhi khalaqahu wa sawwarahu fa ahsana suratahu wa shaqqa sam’ahu wa basarahu, tabarak Allahu ahsanul-khaliqin ( O Allah, to You I have […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 99 It was narrated from Jabir bin ‘Abdullah that: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say when prostrating: “Allahumma laka sajadtu wa laka aslamtu wa anta Rabbi, sajada wajhi lilladhi khalaqahu wa sawwarahu wa shaqqa sam’ahu wa basarahu, tabarak Allahu ahsanul-khaliqin ( O Allah, to You I have prostrated and in […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 100 It was narrated from Muhammad bin Maslamah that: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) got up to offer voluntary prayers at night, he would say when he prostrated: “Allahumma laka sajadtu wa bika amantu wa laka aslamtu, Allahumma anta Rabbi, sajada wajhi lilladhi khalaqahu wa sawwarahu wa shaqqa sam’ahu […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 101 It was narrated from Aishah that: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say, when he did a prostration that was required when reciting Quran at night: “Sajada wajhi lilladhi khalaqahu wa sawwarahu wa shaqqa sam’ahu wa basarahu bihawlihi wa quwwatih (My face has prostrated to the One Who created it […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 102 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “I noticed the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was missing one night and I found him prostrating with the tops of his feet facing toward the Qiblah. I heard him saying: ‘A’udhu biridaka min sakhatika, wa a’udhu bimu ‘afatika min ‘uqubatika wa a’udhu bika […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 103 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “I noticed that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was missing one night, and I thought he had gone to one of his other wives. I tried to feel for him, and I found him bowing or prostrating and saying: ‘SubhanakAllahumma wa bihamdika la […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 104 ‘Awf bin Malik said: “I prayed Qiyam with the Prophet (ﷺ). He started by using the Siwak and performing wudu, then he stood and prayed. He started reciting Al-Baqarah and he did not come to any verse that spoke of mercy but he paused and asked for mercy, and […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 105 It was narrated that Hudhaifah said: “I prayed with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) one night. He started reciting Surat Al-Baqarah and he recited one hundred verses, then did not bow, rather he continued. I thought: ‘He will complete it in two rak’ahs, but he continued.’ I thought: ‘He […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 106 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said when bowing and prostrating: ‘Subbuhun Quddusun Rabbul-mala’ikati war’ruh (Perfect, Most Holy, Lord of the Angels and the Spirit).” أَخْبَرَنَا بُنْدَارٌ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الْقَطَّانُ، وَابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ، […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 107 Anas bin Malik said: “I have never seen anyone whose prayer more closely resembles the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) than this young man- meaning ‘Umar bin Abdul-aziz. And we estimated that when bowing he said the Tasbih ten times and when prostrating he said the Tasbih […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 12, Hadith 108 It was narrated that Rifa’ah bin Rafi’ said: “While the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was sitting with us around him, a man came in, turned towards the Qiblah and prayed. When he had finished his prayer, he came and greeted the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and the people with […]