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 27, The Book of Divorce, discusses the lawful procedures and consequences of divorce.

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 13

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 13 Makhramah narrated that his father said: “I heard Mahmud bin Labid say: ‘The Messenger of Allah was told about a man who had divorced his wife with three simultaneous divorces. He stood up angrily and said: Is the Book of Allah being toyed with while I am still among […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 14

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 14 Sahl bin Sa’d As-Sa’idi narrated that ‘Uwaimir Al-‘Ajlani came to ‘Asim bin ‘Adiy and said: “What do you think, O ‘Asim! If a man finds another man with his wife, should he kill him, and be killed in retaliation, or what should he do? O ‘Asim! Ask the Messenger […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 15

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 15 Fatimah bint Qais said: “I came to the Prophet and said: ‘I am the daughter of Ali Khalid and my husband, so and so, sent word to me divorcing me. I asked his family for provision and shelter but they refused.’ They said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, he sent […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 16

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 16 It was narrated from Fatimah bint Qais that the Prophet said: “The thrice-divorced woman is not entitled to provision and shelter.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ سَلَمَةَ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ فَاطِمَةَ بِنْتِ قَيْسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ “‏ الْمُطَلَّقَةُ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 17

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 17 Fatimah bint Qais narrated that Abu ‘Amr bin Hafs Al-Makhzumi divorced her thrice. Khalid bin Al-Walid went with a group of (the tribe of) Makhzum to the Messenger of Allah and said: “O Messenger of Allah! Abu ‘Amr bin Hafs has divorced Fatimah thrice, is she entitled to provision?” […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 18

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 18 It was narrated from Ibn Tawus, from his father, that Abu As-Sahba’ came to Ibn ‘Abbas and said: “O Ibn ‘Abbas! Did you not know that the threefold divorce during the time of the Messenger of Allah and Abu Bakr, and during the early part of ‘Umar’s Caliphate, used […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 19

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 19 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah was asked about a man who divorced his wife, and she married another man who had a closed meeting with her then divorced her, before having intercourse with her. Is it permissible for her to remarry the first husband? […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 20

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 20 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The wife of Rifa’ah Al-Qurazi came to the Messenger of Allah and said: ‘O Messenger of Allah! I got married to ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Az-Zabir, and what he has is like this fringe.’ The Messenger of Allah said: ‘Perhaps you want to go back […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 21

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 21 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The wife of Rifa’ah Al-Qurazi came to the Prophet when Abu Bakr was with him, and she said: ‘O Messenger of Allah! I was married to Rifa’ah Al-Qurazi and he divorced me, and made it irrevocable. Then I married ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Az-Zabir, and […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 22

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 22 Hammad bin Zaid said: “I said to Ayyub: ‘Do you know anyone who said concerning the phrase ‘It is up to you’ that it is equivalent to three (divorces) except Al-Hasan?’ He said: ‘No.’ Then he said: ‘O Allah! Grant forgiveness, sorry.’” Qatadah narrated to me from Kathir the […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 23

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 23 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The wife of Rifa’ah came to the Messenger of Allah and said: ‘My husband divorced me and made it irrevocable. After that I married ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Az-Zabir and what he has is like the fringe of a garment.’ The Messenger of Allah smiled […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 24

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 27, Hadith 24 It was narrated from ‘Aishah that a man divorced his wife three times and she married another husband who divorced her, before having intercourse with her. The Messenger of Allah was asked: “Is she permissible for the first (husband to remarry her)?” He said: “No, not until he tastes […]