Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 18, Hadith 1 It was narrated that Tha’labah bin Zahdam said: “We were with Sa’eed bin Al-‘Asi in Tabaristan, and Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman was with us. He said: ‘Which of you offered the fear prayer with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)?’ Hudhaifah said: ‘I did’, and he described it. He said: ‘The […]
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 18, The Book of the Fear Prayer, covers how prayer is performed in times of danger or fear.
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 18, Hadith 2 It was narrated that Tha’labah bin Zahdam said: “We were with Sa’eed bin Al-‘Asi in Tabaristan, and Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman was with us. He said: ‘Which of you offered the fear prayer with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)?’ Hudhaifah said: ‘I did.’ So Hudhaifah stood and the people formed […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 18, Hadith 3 Narrated from Zaid bin Thabit: A prayer like that of Hudhaifah was narrated from Zaid bin Thabit from the Prophet (ﷺ). أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي الرُّكَيْنُ بْنُ الرَّبِيعِ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ حَسَّانٍ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ ثَابِتٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 18, Hadith 4 It was narrated that Ibn Abbas said: “Allah (SWT) enjoined the prayer on the tongue of your Prophet (ﷺ): four (rak’ahs) while a resident, two rak’ahs while traveling, and one rak’ah during times of fear.” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ بُكَيْرِ بْنِ الأَخْنَسِ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 18, Hadith 5 It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed at Dhi Qarad and the people formed two rows behind him, one row behind him and one row facing the enemy. He led those who were behind him in praying one rak’ah, then they went and […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 18, Hadith 6 It was narrated from ‘Ubaidullah bin Abdullah bin Utbah that: ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) stood and the people stood with him, and he said the takbir and they said the takbir. Then he bowed, and some of them bowed, then he prostrated and they […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 18, Hadith 7 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The fear prayer was no more than two prostrations like the prayer of these guards of yours today behind the Imams of yours, except that it was one group after another. One group stood, although they were all behind the Messenger of […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 18, Hadith 8 It was narrated from Salih bin Khawwat, from Sahl bin Abi Hathmah that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led them in offering the fear prayer. Some formed a row behind him and some formed a row facing the enemy. He led them in praying one rak’ah, then they moved […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 18, Hadith 9 It was narrated from Salih bin Khawwat from one who had prayed the fear prayer with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on the day of Dhat Ar-Riqa’ that: One group had formed a row behind him and another group faced the enemy. He led those who were with him […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 18, Hadith 10 It was narrated from Salim from his father, that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led one of the two groups in praying one rak’ah while the other group was facing the enemy, then they moved away and took the place of the others, and the others came and he […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 18, Hadith 11 Salim bin ‘Abdullah narrated that his father said: “I went out on a campaign with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) toward Najd. We confronted the enemy and formed ranks facing them. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) stood up and led us in prayer. Some of us stood with him […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 18, Hadith 12 It was narrated that Az-Zuhri said: “Abdullah bin ‘Umar used to narrate that he offered the fear prayer with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). He said: ‘The Prophet (ﷺ) said the takbir and one group of us formed a row behind him while the other group faced the enemy. […]