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 13, The Book of Forgetfulness in Prayer, explains what to do when mistakes occur during prayer.

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 61

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 61 It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri that: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “If one of you does not know whether he prayed three or four (rak’ahs), let him pray a rak’ah then prostrate twice after that when he is sitting. Then if he prayed five (rak’ahs), they (the two […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 62

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 62 It was narrated from ‘Abdullah and attributed to the Prophet (ﷺ): “If one of you is not sure about his prayer, let him estimate what he thinks is most likely to be correct and complete the prayer on that basis, then let him prostrate twice.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 63

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 63 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘If one of you is not sure about his prayer, let him estimate and prostrate twice after he has finished.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ الْمُخَرَّمِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 64

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 64 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed and did more or less (rak’ahs). When he had said the taslim, it was said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, has there been some change concerning the prayer?’ He said: ‘If there had been some change concerning the […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 65

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 65 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed and did more or less (rak’ahs). When he had said the salam we said: ‘O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), has there been some change concerning the prayer?’ He said: ‘Why are you asking?’ So we told him […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 66

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 66 It was narrated from ‘Abdullah that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed Zuhr then he turned to face them and they said: ‘Has there been some change concerning the prayer?’ He said: ‘Why are you asking?’ They told him what he had done, so he turned back toward the […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 67

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 67 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “Whoever us not sure about his prayer, then let him estimate what is correct, then let him prostrate twice after he finished his prayer, while he is sitting.” أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 68

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 68 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “Whoever has doubt, or is not sure, let him estimate what is correct, then let him prostrate twice.” أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ مَنْ شَكَّ أَوْ أَوْهَمَ فَلْيَتَحَرَّ الصَّوَابَ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 69

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 69 It was narrated that Ibrahim said: “They used to say: ‘If one is not sure of what he estimates is correct, then prostrate twice.’” أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَوْنٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ كَانُوا يَقُولُونَ إِذَا أَوْهَمَ يَتَحَرَّى الصَّوَابَ ثُمَّ يَسْجُدُ سَجْدَتَيْنِ ‏.‏ Sunan […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 70

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 70 It was narrated that Abdullah bin Ja’far said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Whoever has doubt during his prayer, let him prostrate twice after he has said the taslim’”. أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، قَالَ قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُسَافِعٍ عَنْ عُتْبَةَ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 71

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 71 It was narrated ‘Abdullah bin Ja’far that : The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever has doubt during his prayer, let him prostrate twice after he said the taslim.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ هَاشِمٍ، أَنْبَأَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُسَافِعٍ، عَنْ عُتْبَةَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 72

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 13, Hadith 72 It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Ja’far that : The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever has doubt during his prayer, let him prostrate twice after he said the taslim.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجٌ، قَالَ ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ أَخْبَرَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُسَافِعٍ، أَنَّ مُصْعَبَ […]