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 15, The Book of Shortening Prayer, covers the concession of shortening prayers while traveling.

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 1

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 1 It was narrated that Ya’la bin Umayyah said: “I said to ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab: ‘There is no sin on you if you shorten salah and if you fear that the disbelievers may put you in trial (attack you). But now the people are safe.’ ‘Umar said: ‘I wondered the […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 2

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 2 It was narrated from Umayyah bin ‘Abdullah bin Khalid that: He said to ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar: “We find (mention of) prayer when one is at home (i.e., not traveling) and prayer at times of fear in the Qur’an, but we do not find any mention in the Qur’an of […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 3

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 3 It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) set out from Makkah to Al-Madinah, fearing nothing but the Lord of the worlds, and praying two rak’ahs. أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورِ بْنِ زَاذَانَ، عَنِ ابْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 4

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 4 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “We used to travel with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) between Makkah and Al-Madinah, fearing nothing but Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, and praying two rak’ahs.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ عَوْنٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 5

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 5 It was narrated that Ibn Al-Simt said: “I saw ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab praying two rak’ahs in Dhul-Hulaifah and I asked him about that. He said: ‘I am simply doing that which I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) doing.’” أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا النَّضْرُ بْنُ شُمَيْلٍ، قَالَ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 6

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 6 It was narrated that Anas said: “I went out with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) from Al-Madinah to Mekkah, and he continued to shorten his prayers, and he stayed there for ten days.” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ خَرَجْتُ مَعَ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 7

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 7 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “I prayed two rak’ahs with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on a journey, and two rak’ahs with Abu Bakr, and two rak’ahs with ‘Umar, may Allah (SWT) be pleased with them both.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَلِيِّ بْنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ شَقِيقٍ، قَالَ أَبِي أَنْبَأَنَا […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 8

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 8 It was narrated that ‘Umar said: “The prayer for jumu’ah is two rak’ahs, and for Al-Fitr is two rak’ahs, and for An-Nahr is two rak’ahs, and for traveling is two rak’ahs, complete and not shortened, on the tongue of the Prophet (ﷺ).” أَخْبَرَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ مَسْعَدَةَ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، – […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 9

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 9 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The prayer of the resident was enjoined on the tongue of your Prophet (ﷺ), four (rak’ahs), and the prayer of the traveler is two rak’ahs, and the prayer of fear is one rak’ah.” أَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 10

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 10 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, enjoined the prayer on the tongue of your Prophet (ﷺ): While a resident four (rak’ahs), while traveling two, and at times of fear one.” أَخْبَرَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ مَاهَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْقَاسِمُ بْنُ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ بْنِ عَائِذٍ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 11

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 11 It was narrated that Qatadah said: “I heard Muas- bin Salamah-say: ‘I said to Ibn ‘Abbas: How should I pray in Makkah if I do not pray in congregation? He said: Two rak’ahs, the sunnah of Abu Al-Qasim.’” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، فِي حَدِيثِهِ عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 12

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 15, Hadith 12 Musa bin Salamah narrated that he asked Ibn ‘Abbas: “I missed the prayer in congregation when I was in Al-Batha; how do you think I should pray?” He said: “Two rak’ahs, the sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).” أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، قَالَ […]