Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 25 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The sun eclipsed during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). He stood and led the people in prayer. He stood for a long time, then he bowed for a long time, then he stood for a long time that was […]
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 26 Tha’labah bin ‘Abbad Al-‘Abdi from the people of Al-Basrah narrated that: He attended a Khutbah one day that was delivered by Samurah bin Jundub. In his Khutbah he mentioned a hadith from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). Samurah bin Jundub said: “One day a boy from among the Ansar […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 27 It was narrated that An-Nu’man bin Bashir said: “The sun eclipsed during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he rushed out, dragging his cloak until he came to the masjid. He continued leading us in prayer until the eclipse ended. When it ended, he said: ‘People […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 28 It was narrated that Qabisah bin Mukhariq Al-Hilali said: “There was an eclipse of the sun and at the time we were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in Al-Madinah. He rushed out dragging his garment and prayed two rak’ahs, which he made lengthy. The end of his prayer […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 29 It was narrated from Qabisah Al-Hilali: That there was an eclipse of the sun and the Prophet of Allah (ﷺ) prayed two rak’ahs until it ended. Then he said: “The sun and the moon do not become eclipsed for the death of anyone, but they are two of His […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 30 It was narrated from An-Nu’man bin Bashir that : The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “If there is an eclipse of the sun or the moon, pray like the last obligatory prayer you did before that.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ هِشَامٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 31 It was narrated from An-Nu’man bin Bashir that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed when there was an eclipse of the sun like our prayer, bowing and prostrating. أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ حَكِيمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ صَالِحٍ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ الأَحْوَلِ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنِ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 32 It was narrated from An-Nu’man bin Bashir that : The Prophet (ﷺ) came rushing out to the masjid one day when the sun eclipsed, and he prayed until the eclipse ended, then he said: “The people of Jahilliyyah used to say that eclipses of the sun and the moon […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 33 It was narrated that Abu Bakrah said: “We were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) when the sun became eclipsed. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out dragging his garment, until he came to the masjid, and the people gathered around him. He led us in praying two rak’ahs […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 34 It was narrated from Abu Bakrah that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed two rak’ahs like this prayer of yours, and he mentioned the eclipse of the sun. أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، عَنْ أَشْعَثَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 35 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Abbas said: “There was an eclipse of the sun and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed and the people with him. He stood for long time reciting something like Surah Al-Baqarah, then he raised (his head) and stood for a long time, then […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 16, Hadith 36 It was narrated from Aishah that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed, bowing four times, and he recited loudly, and every time he raised his head he said: “Sami Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana wa lakal-hamd (Allah hears those who praise Him, Our Lord to You be praise.).” أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ […]