Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 21, Hadith 121 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said: “The believer owes six duties toward his fellow believer: To visit him when he is sick, to attend his funeral when he dies, to accept his invitation, to greet him with Salam when he meets him, to […]
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 21, The Book of Funerals, discusses rituals from death to burial including the funeral prayer.
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 21, Hadith 122 It was narrated that Al-Bara bin ‘Azib said: “The Messenger of Allah commanded us to do seven things, and forbade us form seven things. He commanded us to visit the risk, to reply (say: Yarhamuk Allah, may Allah have mercy on you) to one who sneezes, to fulfill our […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 21, Hadith 123 It was narrated that Al-Musayyab bin Rafi’ said: “I heard Al-Bara’ bin ‘Azib say: The Messenger of Allah said: ‘whoever follows a Janazah until the prayer is offered, he will have one Qirat of reward and whoever walks with the funeral until (the body) is buried will have two […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 21, Hadith 124 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Al-Mughaffal said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘Whoever follows a Janazah until it is finished, he will have two Qirats, and whoever goes back before it is finished, he will have one Qirat.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 21, Hadith 125 It was narrated that Al-Mughirah bin Shu,bah said: “The Messenger of Allah said: The riders should move behind the Janazah and the pedestrian may walk wherever he wishes, and the (funeral) prayer should be offered for a child.”‘ أَخْبَرَنَا زِيَادُ بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ بْنُ وَاصِلٍ، قَالَ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 21, Hadith 126 It was narrated that Al-Mughirah bin Shu’bah said: “The Messenger of Allah said: “The rider should travel behind the Janazah and the pedestrian may travel wherever he wishes, and the (funeral) prayer should be offered for a child.”‘ أَخْبَرَنِي أَحْمَدُ بْنُ بَكَّارٍ الْحَرَّانِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ السَّرِيِّ، عَنْ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 21, Hadith 127 It was narrated from Salim: That his father saw the Messenger of Allah, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar, may Allah be pleased with them, walking in front of the Janazah. أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّهُ رَأَى رَسُولَ اللَّهِ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 21, Hadith 128 Salim narrated: That his father told him that he was the Prophet, Abu Bakr, ‘Umar and ‘Uthman walking in front of the Janazah. أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي قَالَ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، وَمَنْصُورٌ، وَزِيَادٌ، وَبَكْرٌ، – هُوَ ابْنُ وَائِلٍ – كُلُّهُمْ ذَكَرُوا […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 21, Hadith 129 It was narrated that ‘Imran bin Husain said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘Your brother has died, so get up and pray for him.”‘ أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، وَعَمْرُو بْنُ زُرَارَةَ النَّيْسَابُورِيُّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الْمُهَلَّبِ، عَنْ عِمْرَانَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ، قَالَ قَالَ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 21, Hadith 130 The mother of the believers, ‘Aishah, said: “One of the children of the Ansar (who had died) was brought to the Messenger of Allah so he prayed for him.” ‘Aishah said: “How fortunate he is, one of the little birds of Paradise. He never did any evil or reached […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 21, Hadith 131 It was narrated from Al-Mughirah bin Shu’bah that: the Messenger of Allah said: “The rider should move behind the Janazah and the pedestrian may walk wherever he wishes, and the (funeral) prayer should be offered for a child.” أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 21, Hadith 132 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah was asked about the children of the idolators and he said: ‘Allah knows best what they would have done.”‘ أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ اللَّيْثِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ سُئِلَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ […]