Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 1 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “We went out with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) with no intention other than Hajj. When he was in Sarif I began menstruating. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered upon me and I was weeping. He said: ‘What is the matter with you? […]
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 3, The Book of Menstruation and Istihādah, addresses rulings related to menstrual and abnormal bleeding.
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 2 It was narrated from Fatimah bint Qais from Banu Asad Quraish that she came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and mentioned that she suffered from Istihadah. She said that he said to her: “That is a vein, so when the time of menstruation comes, stop praying, and when it goes, […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 3 It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “When the time of menstruation comes, stop praying, and when it goes, perform Ghusl.” أَخْبَرَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سَهْلُ بْنُ هَاشِمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الأَوْزَاعِيُّ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 4 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “Umm Habibah bint Jahsh asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): ‘O Messenger of Allah, I suffer from Istihadah.’ He said: ‘That is a vein, so perform Ghusl, then pray.’ And she used to perform Ghusl for each prayer.” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 5 It was narrated from ‘Aishah that Umm Habibah asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about bleeding. ‘Aishah said: “I saw her wash tub filled with blood.” The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to her: “Stop (praying) for as long as your period used to last, then perform Ghusl.” أَخْبَرَنَا […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 6 It was narrated that Umm Salamah said: “A woman asked the Prophet (ﷺ): ‘I suffer from Istihadah and I never become pure; should I stop praying?’ He said: ‘No. Stop praying for the number of days and nights that you used to menstruate, then perform Ghusl, wrap a cloth […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 7 It was narrated from Umm Salamah that a woman suffered from constant bleeding during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), so Umm Salamah consulted the Prophet (ﷺ) for her. He said: “Let her count the number of nights and days that she used to menstruate each month […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 8 It was narrated from ‘Aishah that Umm Habibah bint Jahsh who was married to ‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Awf suffered from Istihadah and did not become pure. Her situation was mentioned to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he said: “That is not menstruation, rather it is a kick in the […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 9 It was narrated from ‘Aishah that Umm Habibah bint Jahsh used to suffer from Istihadah for seven years. She asked the Prophet (ﷺ) and he said: “That is not menstruation, rather it is a vein. Tell her not to pray for the period of time that her period used […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 10 It was narrated from ‘Urwah that Fatimah bint Abi Hubaish narrated that she came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and complained to him about bleeding. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to her: “That is a vein, so when your period comes, do not pray, and when your […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 11 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: Fatimah bint Abi Hubaish came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said: “I am a woman who suffers from Istihadah and I never become pure. Should I stop praying?” He said: “No, that is a vein, it is not menstruation. When your […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 12 It was narrated from ‘Aishah that a woman who suffered from Istihadah at the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was told that it was a stubborn vein (i.e., one that would not stop bleeding). She was told to delay Zuhr and bring ‘Asr forward, and to perform […]