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 17, The Book of Istisqāʾ, explains how and when to pray for rain during droughts.

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 1

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 1 It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “A man came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, the livestock have died and the routes have been cut off; pray to Allah (SWT), the Mighty and Sublime.’ So the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 2

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 2 It was narrated from ‘Abbad bin Tamim: “Sufyan said: ‘I asked ‘Abdullah bin Abi Bakr who said: I heard it from Abbad bin Tamim who narrated it from his father, that ‘Abdullah bin Zaid, who was shown the call to prayer (in a dream) said: ‘The Messenger of Allah […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 3

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 3 It was narrated from Hisham bin Ishaq bin Abdullah bin Kinanah that : His father said: “So and so sent me to ask him how the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed for rain (Istisqa’).” He said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out beseeching and humble, (dressed) in a […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 4

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 4 It was narrated from Abdullah bin Zaid that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed for rain wearing a black khamisah. أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ، عَنْ عُمَارَةَ بْنِ غَزِيَّةَ، عَنْ عَبَّادِ بْنِ تَمِيمٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم اسْتَسْقَى وَعَلَيْهِ خَمِيصَةٌ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 5

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 5 It was narrated from Hisham binIshaq bin Abdullah bin Kinanah that: His father said: “I asked Ibn ‘Abbas how the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed for rain. He said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out (dressed) in a state of humility, beseeching and humble. He sat on the […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 6

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 6 It was narrated from Abbad bin Tamim that : His paternal uncle had told him that he went out with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) to pray for rain. He turned his rida’ around, and turned his back to the people, then he prayed two rak’ahs and recited loudly. […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 7

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 7 It was narrated from ‘Abbad bin Tamim, from his paternal uncle that: The Prophet (ﷺ) prayed for rain, and prayed two rak’ahs, and turned his rida’ around. أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ، عَنْ عَبَّادِ بْنِ تَمِيمٍ، عَنْ عَمِّهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 8

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 8 It was narrated from Abdullah bin Abi Bakr that: He heard Abbad bin Tamim said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out and prayed for rain, and he turned his rida’ around when he turned to the Qiblah.” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ، أَنَّهُ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 9

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 9 It was narrated from ‘Abbad bin Tamim, from his paternal uncle, that: He saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), when he prayed for rain, turn to face the Qiblah, turning his cloak around and raising his hands. أَخْبَرَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ أَبُو تَقِيٍّ الْحِمْصِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بَقِيَّةُ، عَنْ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 10

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 10 It was narrated that Anas said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) did not raise his hands during any supplication except when praying for rain, when he used to raise his hands so high that the whiteness of his armpits could be seen.” أَخْبَرَنِي شُعَيْبُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 11

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 11 It was narrated from Abi Al-Lahm that: He saw the Messenger of Allah at Ahjar Az-Zait praying for rain and raising his hands, making supplications. أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي هِلاَلٍ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ عُمَيْرٍ، مَوْلَى آبِي اللَّحْمِ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 12

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 12 It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that he said: “While we were in the masjid on Friday and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was addressing the people, a man stood up and said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, the routes have been cut off, our wealth has been destroyed […]