Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 5, Hadith 25 It was narrated that Abu Yunus, the freed slave of ‘Aishah the wife of the Prophet (ﷺ), said: “Aishah told me to copy a Mushaf for her, and she said: ‘When you reach this verse, call my attention: Guard strictly the Salawat especially the middle (Al-Wusta) Salah. When I […]
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 5, The Book of Ṣalāh (Prayer), introduces foundational concepts of Islamic prayer and its importance.
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 5, Hadith 26 It was narrated from ‘Ali (ﷺ) that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “They distracted us from Salatul-Wusta (the middle prayer) until the sun went down.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي حَسَّانَ، عَنْ عَبِيدَةَ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، – رضى الله عنه […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 5, Hadith 27 It was narrated that Abu Qilabah said: “Abu Al-Malih narrated to me: ‘We were with Buraidah on a cloudy day and he said: “Pray early, for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Whoever abandons Salat Al-‘Asr, his good deeds will perish.’” أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي يَحْيَى، […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 5, Hadith 28 It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri said: “We used to estimate how long the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) stood when praying in Zuhr and ‘Asr. We estimated that he stood in Zuhr for as long as it take to recite thirty verses, as long as Surat As-Sajadah in […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 5, Hadith 29 It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to stand in Zuhr and recite the equivalent of thirty verses in each Rak’ah, then in the first two Rak’ahs of ‘Asr he would stand for the equivalent of fifteen verses.” أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 5, Hadith 30 It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Prophet (ﷺ) prayed Zuhr in Al-Madinah, four Rak’ahs, and he prayed ‘Asr in Dhul-Hulaifah, two Rak’ahs. أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم صَلَّى الظُّهْرَ بِالْمَدِينَةِ أَرْبَعًا […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 5, Hadith 31 ‘Irak bin Malik narrated that Nawfal bin Mu’awiyah told him that he heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: “Whoever misses ‘Asr prayer, it is as if he has been robbed of his family and wealth.” ‘Irak said: ‘And ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar informed me that he heard the Messenger […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 5, Hadith 32 It was narrated from ‘Irak bin Malik that he heard that Nawfal bin Mu’awiyah said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: ‘Among the prayers is a prayer which, if a person misses it, it is as if he has robbed of his family and his wealth.” Ibn […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 5, Hadith 33 It was narrated that ‘Irak bin Malik said: “I heard Nawfal bin Mu’awiyah say: ‘There is a prayer which if a person misses it, it is as of he has been robbed of his family and his wealth.’” Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘It is […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 5, Hadith 34 It was narrated that Salamah bin Kuhail said: “I saw Sa’eed bin Jubari in Jam’. He stood and prayed Maghrib, three Rak’ahs, then he stood and prayed ‘Isha’, two Rak’ahs. Then he mentioned that Ibn ‘Umar had done the same thing in that place, and he mentioned that the […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 5, Hadith 35 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) delayed ‘Isha’ until ‘Umar called him and said: ‘The women and children have gone to sleep.’ Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came out and said: ‘There is no one who is offering this prayer but you.’ And […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 5, Hadith 36 Al-Hakam said: “Sa’eed bin Jubair led us in prayer in Jam’. (He prayed) Maghrib, three Rak’ahs with an Iqamah, then he prayed ‘Isha’, two Rak’ahs. Then he mentioned that ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar had done that, and he mentioned that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had done that.” أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو […]