Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 49 An-Nasr bin Sufyan narrated that he heard Abu Hurairah say: “We were with the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) and Bilal stood up and gave the call. When he fell silent the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Whoever says the same as this (what the Mu’adhdhin) with certainty, he will […]
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 50 It was narrated that Mujammi’ bin Yahya Al-Ansari said: “I was sitting with Abu Umamah bin Sahl bin Hunaif when the Mu’adhdhin called the Adhan. He said: ‘Allahu akbar; Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest),’ and he (also) pronounced the takbir twice. Then he said: […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 51 It was narrated that Abu Umamah bin Sahl said: “I heard Mu’awiyah say: ‘I heard the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W), when he heard the Mu’adhdhin, repeating what he said.’” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ قُدَامَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، عَنْ مُجَمِّعٍ، عَنْ أَبِي أُمَامَةَ بْنِ سَهْلٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ مُعَاوِيَةَ، – رضى […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 52 It was narrated that ‘Alqamah bin Waqqas said: “I was with Mu’awiyah when the Mu’adhdhin called the Adhan. Muawiyah said what the Mu’adhdhin said, but when he said: ‘Hayya ‘alas-salah (come to prayer),’ he said: ‘La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah (There is no power and no strength […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 53 ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) say: ‘When you hear the Mu’adhdhin then say what he says, and do Salah upon me, for whoever does Salah upon me once, Allah will Salah upon him ten (times). Then ask Allah to grant me Al-Wasilah, which […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 54 It was narrated from Sa’d bin Abi Waqqas that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said: “Whoever says, when he hears the Mu’adhdhin: ‘Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu wa anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa Rasuluhu, raditu Billahi Rabban, wa bil-Islami dinan was bi Muhammadin Rasula (I bear […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 55 It was narrated that Jabir said: “The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said: ‘Whoever says, when he hears the call to prayer: “Allahumma rabba hadhihid-da’wat it-tammah was-salat il-qaimah, ati Muahmmadan al-wasilah wal-fadilah, wab’athu maqaman mahmudan alladhi wa’adtahu (O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and the prayer to be offered, […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 56 It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Mughaffal said: “The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said: ‘Between each two Adhans there is a prayer, between each two Adhans there is a prayer, between each two Adhans there is a prayer, for whoever wants to do it.” Meaning, between the Adhan and […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 57 It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “When the Mu’adhdhin called the Adhan, some of the Companions of the Prophet (S.A.W) would get up and rush to the pillars (in the Masjid) and pray until the Prophet (S.A.W) came out and they were like that. They would pray […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 58 It was narrated from Ash’ath bin Abi Ash-Sha’tha’ that his father said: “I saw Abu Hurairah, when a man passed by in the Masjid until he parted from it – after the call. Abu Hurairah said: ‘This man has indeed disobeyed Abu Al-Qasim (S.A.W).’” أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 59 Abu Sakhrah narrated that Abu Ash-Sha’tha’ said: “A man left the Masjid after the call to prayer had been given, and Abu Hurairah said: ‘This man has indeed disobeyed Abu Al-Qasim (S.A.W).’” أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ حَكِيمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ عَوْنٍ، عَنْ أَبِي عُمَيْسٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو […]
Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 7, Hadith 60 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “Between the time when he finished ‘Isha’ prayer and Fajr, the Prophet (S.A.W) used to pray eleven Rak’ahs, saying the Taslim after each two Rak’ahs, then praying Witr as one Rak’ah. He would prostrate for as long as it takes one of you […]