Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 18, Hadith 25 It was narrated that Sahl bin Abi Hathmah said concerning the fear prayer: “The imam should stand up facing the Qiblah and some of them should stand with him while the others stand facing the enemy. Then he should pray one rak’ah with them and they should pray another […]
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 26 Jabir bin ‘Abdullah narrated that : The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led his companions in offering the fear prayer. One group prayed with him while the other was facing the enemy. He led them in praying two rak’ahs, then they went and took the place of the others, and […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 18, Hadith 27 It was narrated from Abu Bakrah that: The Prophet (ﷺ) offered the fear prayer with those who were behind him, praying two rak’ahs (with them) and two rak’ahs with those who came after them, so the Prophet (ﷺ) prayed four rak’ahs and the others each prayed two rak’ahs. أَخْبَرَنَا […]