Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 1 It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that one of the wives of the Prophet (ﷺ) performed Ghusl from Janabah, and the Prophet (ﷺ) performed Wudu’ with her leftover water. She mentioned that to him and he said: “Water is not made impure by anything.” See the following versions. أَخْبَرَنَا […]
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 2, The Book of Water, discusses the rulings on the types and usage of water for purification.
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 2 It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri said: “It was said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, you perform Wudu’ from the well into which the bodies of dogs, menstrual rags and garbage are thrown?’ He said: ‘Water is pure and it is not made impure by anything.’” أَخْبَرَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 3 It was narrated from Ibn Abi Sa’eed Al-Khudri that his father said: “I passed by the Prophet (ﷺ) when he was performing Wudu’ from the well of Buda’ah. I said: ‘Are you performing Wudu’ from it when garbage is thrown into it?’ He said: ‘Water is not made impure […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 4 It was narrated from ‘Ubaidullah bin ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar that his father said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked about water and how some animals and carnivorous beasts might drink from it. He said: ‘If the water is more than two Qullahs, it will not become filthy.’” أَخْبَرَنَا […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 5 It was narrated from Anas that a Bedouin urinated in the Masjid, and some of the people went after him, but the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Do not restrain him.” When he had finished he called from a bucket (of water) and poured over it. أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 6 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “A Bedouin stood up and urinated in the Masjid, so the people grabbed him. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to them: ‘Leave him alone, and pour a bucket of water over his urine. For you have been sent to make things […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 7 Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘None of you should perform Ghusl in standing water while he is Junub.’” أَخْبَرَنَا الْحَارِثُ بْنُ مِسْكِينٍ، قِرَاءَةً عَلَيْهِ وَأَنَا أَسْمَعُ، عَنِ ابْنِ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، – وَهُوَ ابْنُ الْحَارِثِ – عَنْ بُكَيْرٍ، أَنَّ أَبَا السَّائِبِ، حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّهُ، سَمِعَ أَبَا […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 8 Abu Hurairah said: “A man asked the prophet (ﷺ): ‘O Messenger of Allah, we travel by sea and we take a little water with us, but if we use it for Wudu’, we will go thirsty. Can we perform Wudu’ with seawater?’ The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Its […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 9 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: ‘Allahummaghsil khatayaya bi-ma’ith-thalj wal-barad was naqqi qalbi min al-khataya kama naqayta ath-thawb al-abyad min ad-danas (O Allah, wash away my sins with the water of snow and hail, and cleanse my heart of snow and hail, and […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 10 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would say: ‘Allahummaghsil khatayaya bi-ma’ith-thalj wal-barad (O Allah, wash away my sins with the water of snow and hail).’” That is at the beginning of Salah as is clear from the remainder of the narration which preceded […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 11 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘If a dog licks the vessel of any one of you, let him throw (the contents) away and wash it seven times.’” أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي رَزِينٍ، […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 2, Hadith 12 It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Mughaffal that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded that dogs be killed, but he made an exception for hunting dogs and sheepdogs and said: “If a dog licks a vessel then wash it seven times and rub it the eighth time with dust.” […]