Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 4, Hadith 13 It was narrated that Maimunah said: “I put some water out for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), then I concealed him” – and she mentioned how he performed Ghusl, then she said: “Then I brought him a cloth (a towel) but he did not want it.” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ […]
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 4, The Book of Ghusl and Tayammum, covers full-body purification and dry ablution when water is unavailable.
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 4, Hadith 14 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘While Ayyub, peace be upon him, was bathing naked, locusts of gold landed on him and he started to collect them in his garment. Then his Lord called him (saying): “O Ayyub, did I not make […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 4, Hadith 15 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to perform Ghusl from a vessel which was the size of a Faraq and he and I used to perform Ghusl from a single vessel.” See No. 230 أَخْبَرَنَا الْقَاسِمُ بْنُ زَكَرِيَّا بْنِ دِينَارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 4, Hadith 16 It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to perform Ghusl, he and I from a single vessel, both of us scooping water from it. أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، ح وَأَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 4, Hadith 17 ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Al-Qasim said: “I heard Al-Qasim narrating that ‘Aishah said: ‘I used to perform Ghusl – the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and I – from a single vessel for Janabah.’” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ الْقَاسِمِ، قَالَ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 4, Hadith 18 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “I remember competing over the vessel with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), when he and I were performing Ghusl from it.” See the following narration and no. 240. أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبِيدَةُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 4, Hadith 19 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “I used to perform Ghusl – the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and I – from one vessel. He would compete with me and I would with him (to take the water) until he would say: ‘Leave me some,’ and I would say, ‘Leave […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 4, Hadith 20 Umm Hani’ narrated that she entered upon the Prophet (ﷺ) on the day of the Conquest of Makkah, when he was performing Ghusl – while a garment was screening him – from a vessel in which were traces of dough. She said: He prayed Ad-Duha – but I do […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 4, Hadith 21 ‘Aishah said: “I remember performing Ghusl – myself and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), from this” – a vessel like a Sa’ or smaller. “We both started taking water from it and I poured water over my head with my hand, three times, without undoing any of my hair.” […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 4, Hadith 22 It was narrated from Ibrahim bin Muhammad bin Al-Muntashir that his father said: “I heard Ibn ‘Umar say: ‘I would rather wake up in the morning covered in tar than wake up and enter Ihram with the smell of perfume coming from me.’ I entered upon ‘Aishah and told […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 4, Hadith 23 It was narrated that Maimunah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed Wudu’ as for prayer, but did not wash his feet, and he washed his private part and whatever had got onto it, then he poured water over himself, then he moved his feet and washed them.” She […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 4, Hadith 24 It was narrated that Maimunah bint Al-Harith, the wife of the Prophet (ﷺ), said: “When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed Ghusl from Janabah, he would start by washing his hands, then he would pour water with his right hand onto his left and wash his private part, then […]