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 13

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 13 It was narrated that Zainab bint Jahsh said: “I said to the Prophet (ﷺ) that I was suffering from Istihadah. He said: ‘Do not pray during the days of your period, then perform Ghusl and delay Zuhr and bring Maghrib and bring ‘Isha’ forward and pray them together, and […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 14

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 14 It was narrated from Fatimah bint Abi Hubaish that she suffered from Istihadah and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to her: “If it is menstrual blood then it is blood that is black and recognizable, so stop prying, and if it is other than that then perform Wudu’, […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 15

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 15 It was narrated from ‘Aishah that Fatimah bint Abi Hubaish suffered from Istihadah. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to her: “Menstrual blood is blood that is black and recognizable, so if it is like that, then stop praying, and if it is otherwise, then perform Wudu’ and pray.” […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 16

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 16 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “Fatimah bint Abi Hubaish suffered from Istihadah and she asked the Prophet (ﷺ): ‘O Messenger of Allah, I suffer from Istihadah and I do not become pure; should I stop praying?’ The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘That is a vein and is […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 17

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 17 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “Fatimah bint Abi Hubaish said to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): ‘O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), I do not become pure. Should I stop praying?’ The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘That is a vein and is not menstruation. When your period comes, […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 18

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 18 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: Fatimah bint Abi Hubaish said to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): “O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), I do not become pure. Should I stop praying?” The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “That is a vein and is not menstruation. When your period comes, […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 19

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 19 It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the daughter of Abu Hubaish said: “O Messenger of Allah, I do not become pure, so should I stop praying? He said: “no, that is a vein.” – (One of the narrators) Khalid said, in what I read from him – “and it […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 20

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 20 It was narrated that Muhammad said: “Umm ‘Atiyah said: ‘We used not to regard yellowish and brownish discharge as anything important.’” أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ زُرَارَةَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ قَالَتْ أُمُّ عَطِيَّةَ كُنَّا لاَ نَعُدُّ الصُّفْرَةَ وَالْكُدْرَةَ شَيْئًا ‏.‏ Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 20 […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 21

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 21 It was narrated that Anas said: “When one of their womenfolk menstruated, the Jews would not eat or drink with them, or mix with them in their houses. They (the Companions) asked the Prophet of Allah (ﷺ) about that, and Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, revealed the Ayah: They […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 22

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 22 It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas from the Prophet (ﷺ) concerning a man who has had intercourse with his wife while she was menstruating: “Let him give a Dinar or half a Dinar in charity.” أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي الْحَكَمُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 23

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 23 Umm Salamah narrated: “While I was lying down with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) under a blanket, my period came so I slipped away and put on the clothes I used to wear when I was menstruating. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Are you menstruating?’ I said: ‘Yes.’ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 24

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 3, Hadith 24 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and I would sleep under a single blanket when I was menstruating. If anything got on him from me, he would wash that spot and no more, and pray in it, then come back. If anything got on […]