Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 13 It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Allahumma sqina (O Allah, give us rain).” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو هِشَامٍ الْمُغِيرَةُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي وُهَيْبٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ […]
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 14 It was narrated from Thabit that Anas said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) was delivering the Khutbah one Friday when the people stood up and shouted: ‘O Prophet of Allah! There has been no rain and the animals have died. Pray to Allah (SWT) to send us rain.’ He said: ‘O […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 15 It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that: A man entered the masjid when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was standing and delivering the Khutbah. He turned to face the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) standing and said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, our wealth has been destroyed and the routes […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 16 It was narrated that Ibn Shihab said: “Abbad bin Tamim told me that he heard his paternal uncle, who was one of the companions of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out one day to pray for rain. He turned his back toward […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 17 It was narrated from Abdullah bin Zaid that: The Prophet (ﷺ) went out to pray for rain, and he prayed two rak’ahs facing the Qiblah. (Sahih أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ عَبَّادِ بْنِ تَمِيمٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 18 It was narrated from Hisham bin Ishaq bin Abdullah bin Kinanah that: His father said: “One of the governors sent me to Ibn Abbas to ask him about the prayer for rain. He said: ‘What kept him from asking me? The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out humbly, (dressed) […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 19 It was narrated from ‘Abbad bin Tamim from his paternal uncle that: The Prophet (ﷺ) went out and prayed for rain, then he prayed two rak’ahs in which he recited loudly. أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي ذِئْبٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 20 It was narrated from ‘Aishah that: When it rained the Messenger of Allah would say: “Allahummaj’alhu Sayyiban nafi`a. (O Allah, make it beneficial rain).” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، عَنِ الْمِقْدَامِ بْنِ شُرَيْحٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 21 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, said: I have never sent down My favor to My slaves but a group of them became disbelievers who say; “The stars and by stars.’” أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ سَوَّادِ بْنِ الأَسْوَدِ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 22 It was narrated that Zaid bin Khalid Al-Juhani said: “It rained during the time of the Prophet (ﷺ) and he said: ‘Have you nt heard what your Lord said this night? He said: I have never sent down any blessing upon My slaves but some of them become disbelievers […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 23 It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘If Allah (SWT) were to withhold rain from His slaves for five years and then send it, some of the people would become disbelievers, saying: “We have been given rain by the star of Al-Mijdah.” […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 17, Hadith 24 It was narrated that Anas said: “There was no rain for a year, so some of the Muslims went to the Prophet (ﷺ) one Friday and said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, there has been no rain; the land has become bare and our wealth has been destroyed.’ He raised […]