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 42, The Book of Hunting and Slaughtering, outlines lawful methods of hunting and food preparation.

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 42, Hadith 97

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 42, Hadith 97 It was narrated from al-Hasan: “One of the prophets stopped beneath a tree and an ant bit him, so he gave instructions that their nest be burned with all the ants inside it. Then Allah revealed to him” ‘Why did you not punish just one ant?” Al-Ash’ ath said: […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 42, Hadith 98

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 42, Hadith 98 Narrated from Abu Hurairah: A similar report was narrated from Abu Hurairah, but was not attributed to the Prophet أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، نَحْوَهُ وَلَمْ يَرْفَعْهُ ‏.‏ Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 42, Hadith 98   […]