Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 30, Hadith 1 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “A man came to the Prophet and said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, what kind of charity brings the greatest reward?’ He said: ‘To give in charity when you are healthy and feeling miserly, and fearing poverty and hoping for a long life. […]
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 30, The Book of Wills, discusses bequests and inheritance directives before death.
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 30, Hadith 2 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘For whom among you is the wealth of his heirs dearer to him than his own wealth?’ They said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, there is no one among us for whom his own wealth is not dearer to […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 30, Hadith 3 It was narrated from Mutarrif, from his father, that the Prophet said: “The mutual rivalry (for piling up of worldly things) diverts you, ‘Until you visit the graves (i.e. till you die).’ The son of Adam says: ‘My wealth, my wealth,’ but your wealth is what you eat and […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 30, Hadith 4 Abu Habibah At-Ta’i said: “A man made a will leaving some Dinars (to be spent) in the cause of Allah. Abu Ad-Darda’ was asked about that, and he narrated that the Prophet said: ‘The likeness of the one who frees a slave or gives some charity when he is […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 30, Hadith 5 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘It is not befitting for a Muslim who has anything concerning which a will should be made, to abide for two nights without having a written will with him.’” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْفُضَيْلُ، عَنْ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 30, Hadith 6 It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah said: “It is not befitting for a Muslim who has anything concerning which a will should be made, to abide for two nights without having a written will with him.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْقَاسِمِ، […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 30, Hadith 7 (The same) was narrated from Ibn ‘Awn, from Nafi’, from Ibn ‘Umar. أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمِ بْنِ نُعَيْمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حِبَّانُ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَوْنٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَوْلَهُ. Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 30, Hadith 7 The above hadith is from the Sunan an-Nasa’i […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 30, Hadith 8 It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar that the Prophet said: “It is not befitting for a Muslim to abide for three nights without having his will with him.” ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar said: “Since I heard this from the Messenger of Allah, I have always had my will with […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 30, Hadith 9 It was narrated from Salim bin ‘Abdullah, from his father, that the Messenger of Allah said: “It is not right for a Muslim who has anything concerning which a will should be made, to abide for more than three nights without having a written will with him.” أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 30, Hadith 10 Talha said: “I asked Ibn Abi Awfa: ‘Did the Messenger of Allah leave a will?’ He said: ‘No.’ I said: ‘How come it is prescribed for the Muslims to make wills?’ He said: ‘He left instructions urging the Muslims to adhere to the Book of Allah.’” أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 30, Hadith 11 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah did not leave behind a Dinar or a Dirham, or a sheep or a camel, and he did not leave any will.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُفَضَّلٌ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، وَأَنْبَأَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 30, Hadith 12 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah did not leave behind a Dirham or a Dinar, or a sheep or a camel, and he did not leave any will.” أَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُصْعَبٌ، حَدَّثَنَا دَاوُدُ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ شَقِيقٍ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ […]