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 13

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 13 It was narrated from Anas: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray ‘Asr, then a person could go to Quba’.” One of them said: “And he would come to them when they were prayed.” The other said: “And the sub was still high.” Both Az-Zuhri and Ishaq bin […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 14

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 14 It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray ‘Asr when the sun was still high and bright, and a person could go to Al-‘Awali when the sun was still high.” Al-‘Awali is the southern most district of Al-Madinah, and it is […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 15

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 15 It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to lead us in ‘Asr prayer when the sun was still bright and high.” أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ رِبْعِيِّ بْنِ حِرَاشٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الأَبْيَضِ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 16

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 16 It was narrated that Abu Bakr bin ‘Uthman bin Sahl bin Hunaif said: “I heard Abu Umamah bin Sahl say: ‘We prayed Zuhr with ‘Umar bin ‘Abdul-‘Aziz, then we went out and entered upon Anas bin Malik, and we found him praying ‘Asr.’” I said: “O uncle, what is […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 17

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 17 It was narrated that Abu Salamah said: “We prayed at the time of ‘Umar bin ‘Abdul-‘Aziz, then we went to Anas bin Malik and found him praying. when he finished he said to us: ‘Have you prayed?’ We said: ‘We prayed Zuhr.’ He said: ‘I prayed ‘Asr.’ They said: […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 18

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 18 Al-‘Ala’ narrated to us that he entered upon Anas bin Malik in his house in Al-Basrah, when he had finished Zuhr, and his house was beside the Masjid. “When we entered upon him, he said: ‘Have you prayed ‘Asr?’ We said: ‘No, we have just finished Zuhr.’ He said: […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 19

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 19 It was narrated from Salim, from his father, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The one who misses ‘Asr prayer, it is as if he has been robbed of his family and his wealth.” It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 20

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 20 It was narrated from Jabir bin ‘Abdullah that Jibril came to the Prophet (ﷺ) to teach him the times of prayer. Jibril went forward, with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) behind him and the people behind the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and he prayed Zurh when the sun had […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 21

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 21 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever catches up with two Rak’ahs of ‘Asr prayer before the sun sets, or one Rak’ah of the Subh prayer before the sun rises, has caught it.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 22

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 22 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever catches up with one Rak’ah of ‘Asr prayer before the sun sets, or catches up with one Rak’ah of Fajr before the sun rises, has caught it.” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 23

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 23 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “If any one of you catches the first prostration of ‘Asr prayer before the sun sets, let him complete his prayer, and if he catches up with the first prostration of Fajr prayer before the sub rises, let […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 24

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 6, Hadith 24 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever catches up with a Rak’ah of the Subh prayer before the sun rises, then he has caught up with Subh, and whoever catches up with a Rak’ah of ‘Asr prayer before the sun sets, then […]