Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 23, Hadith 157 It was narrated that Qabisah bin Mukhariq said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah says: ‘It is not right to ask (for help) except in three cases: A man whose wealth has been destroyed by some calamity, so he asks until he gets enough to keep him going, then […]
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 23, The Book of Zakāh, discusses the obligation, calculation, and distribution of alms.
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 23, Hadith 158 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘Whoever asks when he has enough to make him independent of means will have lacerations on his face on the Day of Resurrection.’ It was said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, what would make him independent of […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 23, Hadith 159 It was narrated from Mu’awiyah that the Messenger of Allah said: “Do not be demanding when asking. If one of you asks me for anything and I give it reluctantly, there will be no blessing in it.” أَخْبَرَنَا الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ حُرَيْثٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ وَهْبِ بْنِ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 23, Hadith 160 It was narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, that his grandfather said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘Whoever asks when he has forty Dirhams I being too demanding when asking.”‘ أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ بْنِ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنْ دَاوُدَ بْنِ شَابُورَ، […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 23, Hadith 161 It was narrated from ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri that his father said: “My mother sent me to the Messenger of Allah, and I came to him and sat down. He turned to me and said: ‘Whoever wants to be independent of means, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, will […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 23, Hadith 162 It was narrated from ‘Ata’bin Yasar that a man from Banu Asad said: “My wife and I stopped at Baqi Al-Gharqad, and my wife said to me: ‘Go to the Messenger of Allah and ask him to give us something to eat. ‘ So I went to the Messenger […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 23, Hadith 163 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘It is not permissible to give charity to a rich man (or one who is independent of means) or to one who is strong and healthy.”‘ أَخْبَرَنَا هَنَّادُ بْنُ السَّرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي حَصِينٍ، عَنْ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 23, Hadith 164 ‘Ubaidullah bin ‘Adiyy bin Al-Khiyar narrated that: two men told him, that they came to the Messenger of Allah asking him for charity. He looked from one to the other and he saw that they were strong. The Messenger of Allah said: “If you want, I will give you, […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 23, Hadith 165 It was narrated that Samurah bin Jundab said: “The Messenger of Allah said: “Every time a man begs, it will turn into lacerations on his face (on the Day of Resurrection). So whoever wants his face to be lacerated (let him ask), and whoever does not want that (let […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 23, Hadith 166 It was narrated that Samurah bin Jundab said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘Begging will be but lacerations on a man’s face (on the Day of Resurrection). Unless he asks a man in authority or when he has no alternative.”‘ أَخْبَرَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 23, Hadith 167 It was narrated that Kakim bin Hizam said: “I asked the Messenger of Allah and he gave me, then I asked him and he gave me, then I asked him and he gave me. Then he said: This wealth is attractive and sweet. Whoever takes it without insisting, it […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 23, Hadith 168 It was narrated that Hakim bin Hizam said: “I asked the Messenger of Allah and he gave me, then I asked him and he gave me, then I asked him and he gave me. Then he said: ‘O Kahim! This wealth is attractive and sweet. Whoever takes it without […]