Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 37 It was narrated that Abu ‘Ubaidah said: “Abdullah said: ‘The idolaters kept the Prophet (S.A.W) from (offering) four prayers on the day of Al-Khandaq, so he commanded Bilal to call the Adhan, then he said the Iqamah and prayed Zuhr, then he said the Iqamah and prayed ‘Asr, then […]
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 7, The Book of the Adhān, explains the method and significance of the call to prayer.
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 38 ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud said: “We were fighting a battle and the idolators kept us from praying Zuhr, ‘Asr, Maghrib and ‘Isha’. When the idolaters went away, the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) commanded a caller to say Iqamah for Zuhr prayer, and we prayed. Then he said the Iqamah for […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 39 It was narrated that Mu’awiyah bin Hudaij that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) prayed one day and said the Taslim when there was still a Rak’ah left of the prayer. A man caught up with him and said: ‘You forgot a Rak’ah of the prayer!’ So he came back […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 40 It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Rubayyi’ah that he was with the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) on a journey and he heard the voice of a man calling the Adhan, and he said what he said. Then he said: “This is a shepherd or a man who is away […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 41 It was narrated that ‘Uqbah bin ‘Amir said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: ‘Your Lord is pleased with a shepherd high in the mountains who calls the Adhan for the prayer and prays. Allah says: ‘Look at this slave of Mine; he calls the Adhan and […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 42 It was narrated from Rifa’ah bin Rafi’ that while the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) was sitting in the row for prayer. The Hadith. With this chain, At-Tirmidhi recorded it (No. 302) and An-Nasai in Al-Kubra (No. 1631). It is the narration about the man who prayed incorrectly, and in […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 43 It was narrated that Abu Al-Muthanna, the Mu’adhdhin of the Jami’ Masjid, said: “I asked Ibn ‘Umar about the Adhan and he said: ‘At the time of the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W), the phrases of the Adhan were recited twice and the phrases of Iqamah once, except that you […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 44 It was narrated that Malik bin Al-Huwayrith said: “The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said to me and to a companion of mine: ‘When the time for prayer comes, let the two of you call the Adhan then the two of you say Iqamah, then let one of you lead […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 45 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (S.A.W) said: “When the call for the prayer is given, the Shaitan takes to his heels, passing wind loudly so that he will not hear the call to prayer. When the call to prayer is finished, he comes back. And […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 46 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said: “If the people knew what (virtue) there is in the call to prayer and the first row, and they had no other way but to draw lots concerning them, they would draw lots. If they knew […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 47 It was narrated that ‘Uthman bin Abi Al-As said: “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah (S.A.W), make me the Imam of my people.’ He said: ‘You are their Imam, so consider the weakest among them and choose a Mu’adhdhin who does not accept any payment for his Adhan.’” أَخْبَرَنَا […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 48 It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said: “When you hear the call, say what the Mu’adhdhin says.” أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ “ إِذَا […]