Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 26, Hadith 13 Narrated ‘Alqamah: It was narrated from ‘Alqamah and Al-Aswad that ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah said to us: ‘Whoever among you can afford it, let him get married, and whoever cannot then he should fast, for it will be a restraint (wija’) for him.’” Abu Abdur-Rahman 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 26, The Book of Marriage, details the conditions and etiquettes of Islamic matrimony.
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 26, Hadith 14 Narrated ‘Abdullah: It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah said to us: ‘O young men, whoever among you can afford it, let him get married, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding chastity, and whoever cannot then he should fast, for it […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 26, Hadith 15 Narrated ‘Abdullah: It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah said to us: ‘O young men, whoever among you can afford it, let him get married,’” and he quoted the same hadith. أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ عُمَارَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 26, Hadith 16 Narrated ‘Alqamah: It was narrated that ‘Alqamah said: “I was walking with ‘Abdullah in Mina and he was met by ‘Uthman who stood with him and spoke with him. He said: ‘O Abu Abdur-Rahman! Shall I not marry you to a young girl? Perhaps she will remind you of […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 26, Hadith 17 Narrated Sa’d bin Abi Waqqas: It was narrated that Sa’d bin Abi Waqqas said: “The Messenger of Allah forbade ‘Uthman to be celibate. If he had given him permission we would have castrated ourselves.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 26, Hadith 18 Narrated ‘Aishah: It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Messenger of Allah forbade celibacy. أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، عَنْ أَشْعَثَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنِ التَّبَتُّلِ . Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 26, Hadith 18 […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 26, Hadith 19 Narrated Samurah bin Jundab: It was narrated from Samurah bin Jundab that the Prophet forbade celibacy. Abu Abdur-Rahman said: Qatadah is more reliable and better preserves narrations than Ash’ath but the hadith of Ash’ath (here) appears to be the correct one. Allah, Most High, knows best. أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 26, Hadith 20 Narrated Abu Salamah: It was narrated from Abu Salamah that Abu Hurairah said: “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, I am a young man and I fear hardship for myself, but I cannot afford to marry; should I castrate myself?’” The Prophet turned away from him until he said […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 26, Hadith 21 Narrated Sa’d bin Hisham: It was narrated from Sa’d bin Hisham that he came to the Mother of the Believers, ‘Aishah. He said: “I want to ask you about celibacy, what do you think about it?” She said: “Do not do that; have you not heard that Allah, the […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 26, Hadith 22 Narrated Anas: It was narrated from Anas that there was a group of the Companions of the Prophet, one of whom said: “I will not marry women.” Another said: “I will not eat meat.” Another said: “I will not sleep on a bed.” Another said: “I will fast and […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 26, Hadith 23 Narrated Abu Hurairah: It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said: “There are three who are promised the help of Allah: The Mukatab who wants to buy his freedom, the one who gets married seeking to keep himself chaste, and the Mujahid who fights in […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 26, Hadith 24 Narrated Jabir: It was narrated that Jabir said: “I got married then I came to the Prophet and he said: ‘Have you got married, O Jabir?’ I said: ‘Yes.’ He said: ‘To a virgin or to a previously married woman?’ I said: ‘To a previously married woman.’ He said: […]