Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 1 It was narrated that Abu Bakrah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘The sun and moon are two signs of Allah (SWT), the Most High, and they do not become eclipsed for death or birth of anyone, rather Allah (SWT), the Mighty and Sublime, strikes fear into His […]
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 16, The Book of Eclipses, discusses the special prayer and supplications during solar or lunar eclipses.
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 2 ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Samurah said: “While I was (practicing) shooting some arrows in Al-Madinah, the sun became eclipsed. I gathered up my arrows and said: ‘I want to see what the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) will say about the eclipse of the sun.’ So I came to him from behind […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 3 It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The sun and moon do not become eclipsed for death or birth of anyone, rather they are two of the signs of Allah (SWT) the Most High, so when you see that then pray.” أَخْبَرَنَا […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 4 It was narrated that Abu Mas’ud said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The sun and the moon do not become eclipsed for the death or birth of anyone, rather they are two of the signs of Allah (SWT), the Mighty and Sublime, so when you see that then […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 5 It was narrated that Abu Bakrah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘The sun and moon are two signs of Allah(ﷺ), and they do not become eclipsed for the death or birth of anyone. If you see that then pray until it (the eclipse) is over.’” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 6 It was narrated that Abu Bakrah said: “We were sitting with the Prophet (ﷺ) when the sun became eclipsed. He leapt up, dragging his garment and prayed two rak’ahs until the eclipse was over.” أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَشْعَثُ، عَنِ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 7 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The sun was eclipsed during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and the Prophet (ﷺ) commanded a caller to call out that prayer was about to begin in congregation. So they gathered and formed rows, and he led them in prayer, […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 8 ‘Urwah bin Az-Zubair narrated that ‘Aishah, the wife of the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “The sun was eclipsed during the life of the Prophet (ﷺ). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out to the masjid and stood and said the takbir, and the people formed rows behind him. He bowed […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 9 It was narrated from Tawus from Ibn Abbas, that : The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed when the sun was eclipsed, bowing eight times and prostrating four times. أَخْبَرَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ ابْنِ عُلَيَّةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ الثَّوْرِيُّ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ أَبِي ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 10 It was narrated from Tawus from Ibn Abbas that: The Prophet (ﷺ) prayed when there was an eclipse. He recited then he bowed, then he recited then he bowed, then he recited then he bowed, then he recited then he bowed, then he prostrated, and he did the second […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 11 It was narrated from Kathir bin Abbas, from Abdullah bin Abbas that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed on the day the sun was eclipsed, bowing four times in two rak’ahs and prostrating four times. أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، عَنِ ابْنِ نَمِرٍ، – وَهُوَ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 12 ‘Ata said: “I heard Ubaid bin Umair say: ‘Someone whom I trust’- and I think he meant Aishah- told me: There was an eclipse of the sun during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). He led the people in prayer and stood for a very long time, […]