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 32, The Book of Gifts, further elaborates on gift-giving and its etiquettes in Islam.

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 1

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 1 It was narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, that his grandfather said: “We were with the Messenger of Allah when the delegation of Hawazin came to him and said: ‘O Muhammad! We are one of the ‘Arab tribes and a calamity has befallen us of which you […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 2

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 2 It was narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, that his grandfather said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘No one should take back his gift except a father (taking back a gift) from his son. The one who takes back his gift is like one who goes back […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 3

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 3 It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar and Ibn ‘Abbas, who attributed the Hadith to the Prophet: “It is not permissible for a man to give a gift and then take it back except a father taking back what he gave to his son. The likeness of the one who […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 4

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 4 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘The one who takes back his gift is like the dog which vomits then goes back to its vomit.’” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْخَلَنْجِيُّ الْمَقْدِسِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَعِيدٍ، – وَهُوَ مَوْلَى بَنِي هَاشِمٍ – عَنْ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 5

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 5 It was narrated that Tawus said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘It is not permissible for anyone to give a gift then take it back, except from one’s son.’” Tawus said: “When I was young I used to hear (the phrase), ‘The one who goes back to his vomit,’ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 6

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 6 ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘The likeness of the one who takes back his gift, is that of a dog which goes back to its vomit and eats it.’” أَخْبَرَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَلِيِّ بْنِ حُسَيْنٍ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 7

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 7 It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet said: “The likeness of the one who gives a gift then takes it back, is that of a dog which vomits, then goes back to its vomit and eats it.” أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 8

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 8 It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah said: “The likeness of the one who takes back his gift is that of a dog which vomits, then goes back to its vomit.” (One of the narrators) Al-Awza’i said: “I heard him narrating this Hadith to […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 9

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 9 It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet said: “The one who takes back his gift is like the one who goes back to his vomit.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 10

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 10 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The one who takes back his gift is like the one who goes back to his vomit.” أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو الأَشْعَثِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 11

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 11 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘It does not befit us to leave bad examples. The one who takes back his gift is like the one who goes back to his vomit.’” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ، – وَهُوَ سُلَيْمَانُ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 12

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 32, Hadith 12 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘It does not befit us to leave bad examples. The one who takes back his gift is like the dog which goes back to its vomit.’” أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ زُرَارَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، […]