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 9, The Book of the Qiblah, discusses the direction of prayer and related rulings.

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 1

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 1 Narrated Al Bara bin Azib: Al Bara bin Azib said: The messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) came to Al-Madinah and prayed toward Bait-al-Maqdis for sixteen months, then he was commanded to pray toward the Ka’bah. A man who had prayed with the prophet (peace be upon him)passed […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 2

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 2 It was narrated that Ibn Umar said: “The messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to pray atop his mount while travelling, facing whatever direction it was facing.” (One of the narrators) Malik said: “Abdullah bin Dinar said: and Ibn Umar used to do likewise”. أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 3

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 3 It was narrated that Abdullah said: “The messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to pray atop his mount while traveling, facing whatever direction it was facing, and he would pray witr atop it, but he did not pray the prescribed prayers atop it “. أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 4

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 4 It was narrated that Ibn Umar said: “While the people were in Quba praying Subh prayer, someone came to them and said that revelation had come to Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) the night before, and he had been commanded to face Ka’bah. So face toward it. They had been facing […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 5

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 5 It was narrated that Aisha(ra) said: “The messenger of Allah(ﷺ) was asked during the campaign of Tabuk about the Sutra of one who is praying. He said: “Something as high as the back of a camel saddle.” أَخْبَرَنَا الْعَبَّاسُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الدُّورِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يَزِيدَ، قَالَ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 6

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 6 Narrated Ibn Umar: It was narrated from Ibn Umar concerning the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) he said: “He used to set up a short spear then pray facing toward it.” أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا نَافِعٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 7

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 7 It was narrated that Sahl bin Abi Hathmah said: “When anyone of you prays toward a Sutra, let him get close to it and not allow the Shaitan to sever his prayer for him.” أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ صَفْوَانَ بْنِ سُلَيْمٍ، عَنْ […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 8

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 8 Narrated Abdullah bin Umar: It was narrated from Abdullah bin Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered the Ka’bah with Usamah bin Zaid, Bilal and Uthman bin Talha al Hajabi, and locked the door behind him. Abdullah bin Umar said: “I asked Bilal when he came out: ” […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 9

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 9 It was narrated that Abu Dharr said: The messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said: “When anyone of you stands to pray, then he is screened if he has in front of him something as high as the back of a camel saddle. If he does not have something as high as […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 10

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 10 It was narrated that Qatadah said: “I aid to Jabir bin Zaid: “What invalidates prayer?” He said: “Ibn Abbas used to say: A menstruating woman and a dog.” (One of the narrators)Yahya said: “Shubah said it was a marfu report.” أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 11

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 11 It was narrated that Ibn Abbas said: “Al-Fadl and I came riding a female donkey of ours, and the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) was leading the people at Arafat.” Then he said something to that effect. “We passed by part of the row, and then we dismounted and left the […]

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 12

Sunan an-Nasa’i: Book 9, Hadith 12 It was narrated that Al-Fadl bin ‘Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah(ﷺ)visited Al Abbas in some land of ours outside the city, and we had a small dog and a donkey which was grazing. The Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) prayed Asr and they were in front of him, and they […]