Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 1 It was narrated from Ibn Shihab that ‘Umar bin ‘Abdul-‘Aziz delayed the ‘Asr prayer a little. ‘Urwah said to him: “Jibril came down and led the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in prayer.” ‘Umar said: “Watch what you are saying, O ‘Urwah!” He said: “I heard Bashir bin Abi Mas’ud […]
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 6, The Book of the Times of Prayer, discusses the specific timing of each of the five daily prayers.
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 2 Shu’bah said: “Sayyar bin Salamah, narrated to us, he said: ‘I heard my father ask Abu Barzah about the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).’ I said: ‘Did you really hear him?’ He said: ‘As I can hear you now.’ He said: ‘I heard my father ask about […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 3 It was narrated from Az-Zuhri he said: “Anas told me that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out when the sun had passed its zenith, and led them in Zuhr prayer.” أَخْبَرَنَا كَثِيرُ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، عَنِ الزُّبَيْدِيِّ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَنَسٌ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 4 It was narrated that Khabbab said: “We complained to the Messenger of Alalh (ﷺ) about how hot the sand was, but he did not respond to our complaint.” It was said to Abu Ishaq (one of the narrators): “Did they complain regarding his praying it early?” He said: “Yes.” […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 5 Hamzah Al-‘A’idhi said: “I heard Anas bin Malik say: ‘When the Prophet (ﷺ) halted, he would not move on until he had prayed Zuhr.’ A man said: ‘Even if it was the middle of the day?’ He said: ‘Even if it was the middle of the day.’” أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 6 Khalid bin Dinar Abu Khaldah said: “I heard Anas bin Malik say: ‘When it was hot, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would wait until it cooled down to pray, and when it was cold he would hasten to pray.’” أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَعِيدٍ، مَوْلَى […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 7 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘If it is very hot, wait until it cools down before you pray, for intense heat is a breeze from Hell.’” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، وَأَبِي، سَلَمَةَ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 8 It was narrated from Abu Musa in a Marfu’ report: “Wait until it cools down to pray Zuhr, for the heat you experience is a breeze from Hell.” Meaning he attributed it to the Prophet (ﷺ). أَخْبَرَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي ح، […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 9 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: This is ‘Jibril, peace be upon you, he came to teach you your religion. He prayed Subh when the dawn appeared, and he prayed Zuhr when the sun had (passed its zenith), and he prayed ‘Asr […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 10 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) prayed Zuhr when the length of (a person’s shadow) was between three and five feet in summer, and between five and seven feet in winter.” أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الأَذْرَمِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبِيدَةُ بْنُ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 11 It was narrated that Jabir said: “A man asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about the times of prayer. He said: ‘Pray with me.’ So he prayed Zuhr when the sun had passsed its zenith, ‘Asr when the shadow of a thing was equal to its height, Maghrib when […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 12 It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed ‘Asr when the sun was in her room and the shadow had not appeared on her wall. أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم صَلَّى […]