Sunan an-Nasa'i: The Book of Marriage

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Chapter: Mentioning the Command of the Messenger of Allah Concerning Marriage, His Wives and what Allah, The Mighty And Sublime, Permitted To His Prophet When It Is Forbidden To Other People, Because Of His Virtue And High Status

Narrated 'Ata':
It was narrated that 'Ata' said: "We attended the funeral of Maimunah, the wife of the Prophet, with Ibn 'Abbas in Sarif. Ibn 'Abbas said: 'This is Maimunah; when you lift up her bier, do not rock it nor shake it. The Messenger of Allah had nine wives and he used to give a share of his time to eight of them and not to one.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3196
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 1
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3198
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said: "When the Messenger of Allah died he had nine wives; he used to be intimate with all of them except one, who had given her day and night to 'Aishah."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3197
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 2
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3199
Narrated Anas:
Anas narrated that the Prophet used to go around to his wives in a single night, and at that time he had nine wives.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3198
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 3
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3200
Narrated 'Aishah:
It was narrated that 'Aishah said: "I used to feel jealous of those (women) who offered themselves (in marriage) to the Prophet and I said: 'Would a free woman offer herself?' Then Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, revealed: 'You can postpone whom you will of them, and you may receive whom you will.' I said: 'By Allah, I see that your Lord is quick to respond to your wishes.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3199
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 4
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3201
Narrated Sahl bin Sa'd:
It was narrated that Sahl bin Sa'd said: "I was among the people when a woman said: 'I offer myself (in marriage) to you, O Messenger of Allah, see what you think of me.' A man stood up and said: 'Marry me to her.' He said: 'Go and find (something), even if it is an iron ring.' So he went, but he could not find anything, not even an iron ring. So the Messenger of Allah said: 'Do you have (memorized) any surahs of the Qur'an?' He said: 'Yes.' So he married him to her on the basis of what he knew of surahs of the Qur'an."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3200
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 5
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3202
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Chapter: What Allah Enjoined Upon His Prophet And Forbade to Other People in Order to Bring him Closer to Him

Narrated 'Aishah:
It was narrated from 'Aishah, the wife of the Prophet, that the Messenger of Allah came to her when Allah commanded him to give his wives the choice. 'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah started with me and said: 'I am going to tell you something, but you do not have to rush until you consult your parents.'" She said: "He knew that my parents would not tell me to leave him." Then the Messenger of Allah said: 'O Prophet! Say to your wives: If you desire the life of this world, and its glitter, then come! I will make a provision for you and set you free in a handsome manner.' "I said: 'Do I need to consult my parents about this? I choose Allah and His Messenger, and the abode of the Hereafter.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3201
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 6
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3203
Narrated 'Aishah:
It was narrated that 'Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her, said: "The Messenger of Allah gave his wives the choice (of staying with him) was it divorce?"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3202
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 7
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3204
Narrated 'Aishah:
It was narrated that 'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah gave us the choice, and we chose him, so there was no divorce."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3203
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 8
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3205
Narrated 'Ata':
It was narrated that 'Ata' said: "Aishah said: 'The Messenger of Allah did not die until women had been made lawful to him.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3204
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 9
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3206
Narrated 'Aishah:
It was narrated that 'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah did not die until Allah permitted him to marry whatever women he wanted."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3205
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 10
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3207
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Chapter: Encouragement To Marry

Narrated 'Alqamah:
It was narrated that 'Alqamah said: "I was with Ibn Mas'ud while he was with 'Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, and 'Uthman said: 'The Messenger of Allah came out to some fityah (young men)--Abu 'AbdurRahman said, 'I did not understand (the word) fityah as I would want'-- and said: 'Whoever among you can afford it, let him get married, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding chastity, and whoever cannot, then fasting will be a restraint (wija') for him.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3206
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 11
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3208
Narrated 'Alqamah:
It was narrated from 'Alqamah, that 'Uthman said to Ibn Mas'ud: "Shall I arrange for you to marry a young girl?" 'Abdullah called 'Alqamah and he told the people that the Prophet said: "Whoever among you can afford it, let him get married, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding chastity. And whoever cannot afford it, then let him fast, for it will be a restraint for him."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3207
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 12
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3209
Narrated 'Alqamah:
It was narrated from 'Alqamah and Al-Aswad that 'Abdullah said: "The Messenger of Allah said to us: 'Whoever among you can afford it, let him get married, and whoever cannot then he should fast, for it will be a restraint (wija') for him.'" Abu Abdur-Rahman said: (The mention of) Al-Aswad in this hadith is not preserved.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3208
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 13
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3210
Narrated 'Abdullah:
It was narrated that 'Abdullah said: "The Messenger of Allah said to us: 'O young men, whoever among you can afford it, let him get married, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding chastity, and whoever cannot then he should fast, for it will be a restraint (wija') for him.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3209
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 14
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3211
Narrated 'Abdullah:
It was narrated that 'Abdullah said: "The Messenger of Allah said to us: 'O young men, whoever among you can afford it, let him get married,'" and he quoted the same hadith.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3210
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 15
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3212
Narrated 'Alqamah:
It was narrated that 'Alqamah said: "I was walking with 'Abdullah in Mina and he was met by 'Uthman who stood with him and spoke with him. He said: 'O Abu Abdur-Rahman! Shall I not marry you to a young girl? Perhaps she will remind you of when you were younger?' 'Abdullah said: 'As you say that (it reminds me that) the Messenger of Allah said to us: O young men, whoever among you can afford it, let him get married.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3211
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 16
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3213
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Chapter: Prohibition of Celibacy

Narrated Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas:
It was narrated that Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas said: "The Messenger of Allah forbade 'Uthman to be celibate. If he had given him permission we would have castrated ourselves."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3212
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 17
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3214
Narrated 'Aishah:
It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allah forbade celibacy.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3213
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 18
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3215
Narrated Samurah bin Jundab:
It was narrated from Samurah bin Jundab that the Prophet forbade celibacy. Abu Abdur-Rahman said: Qatadah is more reliable and better preserves narrations than Ash'ath but the hadith of Ash'ath (here) appears to be the correct one. Allah, Most High, knows best.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3214
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 19
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3216
Narrated Abu Salamah:
It was narrated from Abu Salamah that Abu Hurairah said: "I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I am a young man and I fear hardship for myself, but I cannot afford to marry; should I castrate myself?'" The Prophet turned away from him until he said it three times. Then the Prophet said: "O Abu Hurairah, the pen is dried concerning what you are going to face, so (it is up to you whether) you castrate yourself or not." Abu Abdur-Rahman (An-Nasai) said: Al-Awzai did not hear this narration from Az-Zuhri, and this hadith is sahih, Yunus reported it from Az-Zuhri.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3215
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 20
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3217
Narrated Sa'd bin Hisham:
It was narrated from Sa'd bin Hisham that he came to the Mother of the Believers, 'Aishah. He said: "I want to ask you about celibacy, what do you think about it?" She said: "Do not do that; have you not heard that Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, says: 'And indeed We sent Messengers before you, and made for them wives and offspring'? So do not be celibate."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3216
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 21
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3218
Narrated Anas:
It was narrated from Anas that there was a group of the Companions of the Prophet, one of whom said: "I will not marry women." Another said: "I will not eat meat." Another said: "I will not sleep on a bed." Another said: "I will fast and not break my fast." News of that reached the Messenger of Allah and he praised Allah then said: "What is the matter with people who say such and such? But I pray and I sleep, I fast and I break my fast, and I marry women. Whoever turns away from my Sunnah is not of me."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3217
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 22
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3219
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Chapter: Allah Will Help the One Who Marries, Seeking To Keep Himself Chaste

Narrated Abu Hurairah:
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said: "There are three who are promised the help of Allah: The Mukatab who wants to buy his freedom, the one who gets married seeking to keep himself chaste, and the Mujahid who fights in the cause of Allah." *Mukatab: the slave who has made a contract of manumission.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3218
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 23
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3220
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Chapter: Marrying Virgins

Narrated Jabir:
It was narrated that Jabir said: "I got married then I came to the Prophet and he said: 'Have you got married, O Jabir?' I said: 'Yes.' He said: 'To a virgin or to a previously married woman?' I said: 'To a previously married woman.' He said: 'Why not a virgin, so you could play with her and she could play with you?'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3219
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 24
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3221
Narrated Jabir:
It was narrated that Jabir said: "The Messenger of Allah met me and said: 'O Jabir, have you got married to a woman since I last saw you?' I said: 'Yes, O Messenger of Allah.' He said: 'To a virgin or to a previously-married woman?' I said: 'To a previously-married woman.' He said: 'Why not a virgin, so she could play with you?'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3220
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 25
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3222
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Chapter: A Woman Marrying Someone Who Is Similar In Age to Her

Narrated 'Abdullah bin Buraidah:
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Buraidah that his father said: "Abu Bakr and 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them, proposed marriage to Fatimah but the Messenger of Allah said: 'She is young.' Then 'Ali proposed marriage to her and he married her to him."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3221
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 26
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3223
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Chapter: A Freed Slave Marrying An Arab Woman

Narrated 'Ubaidullah bin 'Abdullah bin 'Utbah:
It was narrated from 'Ubaidullah bin 'Abdullah bin 'Utbah that during the reign of Marwan, 'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin 'Uthman, who was a young man, issued a final divorce to the daughter of Sa'eed bin Zaid, whose mother was Bint Qais. Her maternal aunt, Fatimah bint Qais, sent word to her telling her to move from the house of 'Abdullah bin 'Amr. Marwan heard of that and he sent word to the daughter of Sa'eed, telling her to go back to her home, and asking her why she had moved from her home before her 'Iddah was over? She sent word to him telling him that her maternal aunt had told her to do that. Fatimah bint Qais said that she had been married to Abu 'Amr bin Hafs, and when the Messenger of Allah appointed 'Ali bin Abi Talib as governor of Yemen, he went out with him and sent word to her that she was divorced with the third Talaq. He told Al-Harith bin Hisham and 'Ayyash bin Abi Rai'ah to spend on her. She sent word to Al-Harith and 'Ayyash asking them what her husband had told them to spend on her, and they said: 'By Allah, she has no right to any maintenance from us, unless she is pregnant, and she cannot come into our home without our permission.' She said that she came to the Messenger of Allah and told him about that, and he stated that they were correct. Fatimah said: 'Where should I move to, O Messenger of Allah?' He said: 'Move to the home of Ibn Umm Maktum, the blind man whom Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, named in His Book.' Fatimah said: 'So I observed my 'Iddah there. He was a man who has lost his sight, so I used to take off my garments in his house, until the Messenger of Allah married me to Usamah bin Zaid.' Marwan criticized her for that and said: 'I have never heard this Hadith from anyone before you. I will continue to follow the ruling that the people have been following.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3222
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 27
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3224
Narrated 'Aishah:
It was narrated from 'Aishah that Abu Hudhaifah bin 'Utbah bin Rabi'ah bin 'Abd Shams --who was one of those who had been present at Badr with the Messenger of Allah-- adopted Salim and married him to his brother's daughter, Hind bint Al-Walid bin 'Utbah bin Rabi'ah bin 'Abd Shams, and he was a freed slave of an Ansari woman --as the Messenger of Allah had adopted Zaid. During the Jahiliyyah, if a man adopted someone, the people would call him his son, and he would inherit from his legacy, until Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, revealed about that: 'Call them by (the names of) their fathers, that is more just with Allah. But if you know not their fathers' (names, call them) your brothers in Faith and Mawalikum (your freed slaves)." Then if a person's father's name was not known, he would be their freed slave and brother in faith.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3223
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 28
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3225
Narrated 'Aishah:
It was narrated from 'Aishah the wife of the Prophet, and Umm Salamah the wife of the Prophet that Abu Hudhaifah bin 'Utbah bin Rabi'ah bin Abd Shams --who was one of those who had been present at Badr with the Messenger of Allah-- adopted Salim --who was the freed slave of an Ansari woman-- as the Messenger of Allah had adopted Zaid bin Harithah. Abu Hudhaifah bin 'Utbah married Salim to his brother's daughter Hind bint Al-Walid bin 'Utbah bin Rabi'ah. Hind bint Al-Walid bin 'Utbah was one of the first Muhajir women, and at that time she was one of the best single women of the Quraish. When Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, revealed the following concerning Zaid bin Harithah: "Call them by (the names of) their fathers, that is more just with Allah. But if you know not their fathers' (names, call them) your brothers in Faith and Mawalikum (your freed slaves).' Each of them went back to being called after his father, and if a person's father was unknown, he was named after his former masters.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3224
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 29
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3226
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Chapter: Nobility

Narrated Ibn Buraidah:
It was narrated from Ibn Buraidah that his father said: "The Messenger of Allah said: 'The nobility of the people of this world, that which they (always) go to, is wealth.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3225
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 30
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3227
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Chapter: For What Should A Woman Be Married?

Narrated Jabir:
It was narrated from Jabir that he married a woman at the time of the Messenger of Allah, and the Prophet met him and said: "Have you got married, O Jabir?" He said: 'Yes.' He said: 'A virgin or a previously-married woman?' I said: 'A previously-married woman.' He said: 'Why not a virgin who would play with you?' I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I have sisters, and I did not want her to come between them and I.' He said: 'That's better then. A woman may be married for her religious commitment, her wealth or her beauty. You should choose the one who is religiously committed, may your hands be rubbed with dust (may you prosper).'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3226
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 31
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3228
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Chapter: It Is Disliked To Marry One Who Is Infertile

Narrated Ma'qil bin Yasar:
It was narrated that Ma'qil bin Yasar said: "A man came to the Messenger of Allah and said: 'I have found a woman who is from a good family and of good status, but she does not bear children, should I marry her?' He told him not to. Then he came to him a second time and he told him not to (marry her). Then he came to him a third time and he told him not to (marry her), then he said: 'Marry the one who is fertile and loving, for I will boast of your great numbers.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3227
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 32
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3229
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Chapter: Marrying An Adulteress

Narrated 'Amr bin Shu'aib:
It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shu'aib, from his father, from his grandfather, that Marthad bin Abi Marthad Al-Ghanawi --a strong man who used to take the prisoners from Makkah to Al-Madinah-- said: "I arranged with a man to bring him (from Makkah to Al-Madinah). There was a prostitute in Makkah who was called 'Anaq, and she was his friend. She came out and saw my shadow on the wall, and said: 'Who is this? Marthad? Welcome, O Marthad, come tonight and stay at our place.' I said: 'O 'Anaq, the Messenger of Allah has forbidden adultery.' She said: 'O people of the tents, this porcupine is the one who is taking your prisoners from Makkah to Al-Madinah!' I headed toward (the mountain of) Al-Khandamah, and eight men came after me. They came and stood over my head, and they urinated, and their urine reached me, but Allah caused them not to see me. Then I went to my companion (the prisoner) and brought him to Al-Arak, where I undid his fetters. Then I came to the Messenger of Allah and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, shall I marry 'Anaq?' He remained silent and did not answer me, then the following was revealed: 'And the adulteress-fornicator, none marries her except an adulterer-fornicator or an idolater.' He called me and recited them to me and said: 'Do not marry her.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3228
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 33
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3230
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that a man came to the Messenger of Allah and said: "I have a wife who is one of the most beloved of the people to me, but she does not object if anyone touches her." He said: "Divorce her." He said: "I cannot do without her." He said: "Then stay with her as much as you need to."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3229
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 34
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3231
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Chapter: The Prohibition of Marrying Adulteresses

Narrated Abu Hurairah:
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet said: "Women are married for four things: their wealth, their nobility, their beauty and their religious commitment. Choose the one who is religiously committed, may your hands be rubbed with dust."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3230
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 35
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3232
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Chapter: Which Woman Is Best?

Narrated Abu Hurairah:
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "It was said to the Messenger of Allah: 'Which woman is best?' He said: 'The one who makes him happy when he looks at her, obeys him when he commands her, and she does not go against his wishes with regard to herself nor her wealth.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3231
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 36
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3233
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Chapter: The Righteous Woman

Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al-'As:
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al-'As that the Messenger of Allah said: "This world is all temporary conveniences, and the best temporary convenience of this world is a righteous woman."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3232
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 37
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3234
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Chapter: The Jealous Woman

Narrated Anas:
It was narrated from Anas that they said: "O Messenger of Allah, why don't you marry a woman from the Ansar?" He said: "They are very jealous."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3233
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 38
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3235
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Chapter: It Is Permissible To Look Before Marriage

Narrated Abu Hurairah:
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "A man proposed to a woman from among the Ansar and the Messenger of Allah said to him: 'Have you seen her?' He said: 'No.' So he told him to look at her."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3234
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 39
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3236
Narrated Al-Mughirah bin Shu'bah:
It was narrated that Al-Mughirah bin Shu'bah said: "I proposed marriage to a woman during the time of the Messenger of Allah, and the Prophet said: 'Have you seen her?' I said: 'No.' He said: 'Look at her, for that is more likely to create love between you.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3235
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 40
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3237
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Chapter: Getting Married In Shawwal

Narrated 'Urwah:
It was narrated from 'Urwah, that 'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah married me in Shawwal and my marriage was consummated in Shawwal." --'Aishah liked for her women's marriages to be consummated in Shawwal --"and which of his wives was more beloved to him than me?"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3236
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 41
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3238
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Chapter: Proposal of Marriage

Narrated 'Amir bin Shurahbil Ash-Sha'bi:
'Amir bin Shurahbil Ash-Sha'bi narrated that he heard Fatimah bint Qais--who was one of the first Muhajir women-- say: 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf proposed marriage to me, along with others of the Companions of Muhammad. And the Messenger of Allah proposed that I marry his freed slave, Usamah bin Zaid. I was told that the Messenger of Allah had said: 'Whoever loves me, let him love Usamah.' When the Messenger of Allah spoke to me I said: 'My affairs are in your hands; marry me to whomever you wish.' He said: 'Go to Umm Sharik.' Umm Sharik was a rich Ansari woman who used to spend a great deal in the cause of Allah, and she always had a lot of guests. I said: 'I will do that.' He said: 'Do not do that, for Umm Sharik has a lot of guests, and I would not like your Khimar to fall off, or your shins to become uncovered, and the people to see something of you that you do not want them to see. Rather go to your cousin (son of your paternal uncle) 'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Umm Maktum, who is a man of Banu Fihr.' So I went to him."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3237
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 42
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3239
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Chapter: Prohibition of Proposing Marriage To A Woman When Someone Else Has Already Proposed To Her

Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Prophet said: "None of you should propose marriage to a woman when someone else has already proposed to her."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3238
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 43
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3240
Narrated Abu Hurairah:
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "The Messenger of Allah said: 'Do not artificially inflate prices, a resident should not sell for a Bedouin, a man should not offer more for something that has already been bought by his brother, no one should propose marriage to a woman when someone else has already proposed to her, and no woman should try to bring about the divorce of her sister, in order to deprive her of the blessings that she has.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3239
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 44
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3241
Narrated Abu Hurairah:
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet said: "None of you should propose marriage to a woman when someone else has already proposed to her."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3240
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 45
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3242
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:
"None of you should propose marriage to a woman when someone else has already proposed to her, unless he marries (and he gives up the idea), or gives him permission."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3241
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 46
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3243
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet said:
"None of you should propose marriage to a woman when someone else has already proposed to her."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3242
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 47
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3244
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Chapter: Proposing Marriage When The Other Suitor Gives Up The Idea Or Gives Permission

'Abdullah bin 'Amr used to say:
"The Messenger of Allah forbade offering more for something that has already been bought by his brother, or for a man to propose marriage to a woman when someone else has already proposed to her, unless the previous suitor gave up the idea or gave him permission."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3243
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 48
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3245
It was narrated from Muhammad bin 'Abdur-Rahman bin Thawban that they asked Fatimah bint Qais about her story and she said:
"My husband divorced me three times, and he used to provide me with food that was not good." She said: "By Allah, if I were entitled to maintenance and accommodation I would demand them and I would not accept this." The deputy said: "You are not entitled to accommodation or maintenance." She said: "I came to the Prophet and told him about that, and he said: 'You are not entitled to accommodation nor maintenance; observe your 'Iddah in the house of so-and-so.' She said: 'His Companions used to go to her.' Then he said: 'Observe your 'Iddah in the house of Ibn Umm Maktum, who is blind, and when your 'Iddah is over, let me know.'" She said: "When my 'Iddah was over, I let him know. The Messenger of Allah said: 'Who has proposed marriage to you?' I said: 'Mu'awiyah and another man from the Quraish.' He said: 'As for Mu'awiyah, he is a boy among the Quraish and does not have anything, and as for the other he is a bad man with no goodness in him. Rather you should marry Usamah bin Zaid.'" She said: "I did not like the idea." But he said that to her three times so she married him.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3244
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 49
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3246
22

Chapter: If A Woman Consults A Man Concerning The One Who Has Proposed To Her, Should He Tell Her Of What He Knows?

It was narrated from Fatimah bint Qais that Abu 'Amr bin Hafs issued a final divorce to her while he was absent. His deputy sent some barley to her but she did not like it. He said:
"By Allah, you have no rights over us." She went to the Messenger of Allah and told him about that, and he said: "You have no right to maintenance." He told her to observe her 'Iddah in the house of Umm Sharik, then he said: "She is a woman whose house is frequented by my Companions. Observe your 'Iddah in the house of Ibn Umm Maktum, for he is a blind man and you can take off your garment. And when your 'Iddah is over, let me know." She said: "When my 'Iddah was over I told him that Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan and Abu Jahm had proposed marriage to me. The Messenger of Allah said: 'As for Abu Jahm, his stick never leaves his shoulder, and as for Mu'awiyah he is a poor man who has no wealth. Rather you should marry Usamah bin Zaid.' I did not like the idea, then he said: 'Marry Usamah bin Zaid.' So I married him and Allah created a lot of good in him, and others felt jealous of my good fortune."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3245
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 50
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3247
23

Chapter: If A Man Consults Another Man About A Woman, Should He Tell Him What He Knows?

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"A man of the Ansar came to the Messenger of Allah and said: 'I have married a woman.' He said: 'Did you look at her? For there is something in the eyes of the Ansar.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3246
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 51
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3248
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that a man wanted to marry a woman and the Prophet said:
"Look at her, for there is something in the eyes of the Ansar."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3247
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 52
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3249
24

Chapter: A Man Offering His Daughter In Marriage To Someone Whom He Likes

It was narrated that 'Umar said:
"Hafsah bint 'Umar became single when (her husband) Khunais -meaning bin Hudhafah- (died). He was one of the Companions of the Prophet who had been present at Badr, and he died in Al-Madinah. I met 'Uthman bin 'Affan and offered Hafsah in marriage to him. I said: 'If you wish, I will marry you to Hafsah.' He said: 'I will think about it.' A few days passed, then I met him and he said: 'I do not want to get married at the moment.'" 'Umar said: "Then I met Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, may Allah be pleased with him, and said: 'If you wish, I will marry Hafsah to you.' He did not give me any answer, and I felt more upset with him than I had with 'Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him. Several days passed, then the Messenger of Allah proposed marriage to her, and I married her to him. Abu Bakr met me and said: 'Perhaps you felt upset with me when you offered Hafsah in marriage to me and I did not give you an answer?' I said: 'Yes.' He said: 'Nothing prevented me from giving you an answer when you made the offer to me except the fact that I had heard the Messenger of Allah speak of her, and I did not want to disclose the secret of the Messenger of Allah; if he had left her, then I would have married her.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3248
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 53
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3250
25

Chapter: A Woman Offering Herself In Marriage To One Whom She Likes

Thabit Al-Bunani said:
"I was with Anas bin Malik and a daughter of his was with him. He said: 'A woman came to the Messenger of Allah and offered herself in marriage to him. She said: O Messenger of Allah, do you want to marry me?'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3249
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 54
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3251
It was narrated from Anas that a woman offered herself in marriage to the Prophet. The daughter of Anas laughed and said:
"How little was her modesty." Anas said: "She was better than you; she offered herself in marriage to the Prophet."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3250
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 55
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3252
26

Chapter: A Woman Doing Istikharah If She Receives A Proposal Of Marriage

It was narrated that Anas said:
"When the 'Iddah of Zainab was over, the Messenger of Allah said to Zaid: 'Propose marriage to her on my behalf.' Zaid went and said: 'O Zainab, rejoice, for the Messenger of Allah has sent me to you to propose marriage on his behalf.' She said: 'I will not do anything until I consult my Lord.' She went to her prayer place and Qur'an was revealed, then the Messenger of Allah came and entered upon her without any formalities."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3251
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 56
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3253
Anas bin Malik said:
Zainab bint Jahsh used to boast to the other wives of the Prophet and say: "Allah married me to him from above the Heavens." And the Verse of Hijab was revealed concerning her.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3252
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 57
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3254
27

Chapter: How To Do Istikharah

It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:
"The Messenger of Allah used to teach his Companions to perform Istikharah in all matters, just as he used to teach them Surahs from the Qur'an. He said: 'If any one of you is deliberating about a decision he has to make, then let him pray two Rak'ahs of non-obligatory prayer, then say: Allahumma inni astakhiruka bi 'ilmika wa astaqdiruka bi qudratika wa as'aluka min fadlika, fa innaka taqdiru wa la aqdir, wa ta'lamu wa la a'lam, wa anta 'allam al-ghuyub. Allahumma in kunta ta'lamu anna hadhal-amra khayrun li fi dini wa ma'ashi wa aqibati amri faqdurhu li wa yassirhu li thumma barik li fihi. Allahumma, wa in kunta ta'lamu annahu sharrun li fi dini wa ma'ashi wa 'aqibati amri fasrifhu 'anni wasrifni 'anhu waqdur li al-khayr haythu kana, thumma radini bihi. (O Allah, I seek Your guidance (in making a choice) by virtue of Your knowledge, and I seek ability by virtue of Your power, and I ask You of Your great bounty. You have power, I have none. And You know, I know not. You are the Knower of hidden things. O Allah, if in Your knowledge, this matter (then it should be mentioned by name) is good for me in my religion, my livelihood and my affairs (or: both in this world and in the Hereafter), then ordain it for me, make it easy for me, and bless it for me. And if in Your knowledge it is bad for me and for my religion, my livelihood and my affairs (or: for me both in this world and the next), then turn it away from me and turn me away from it, and ordain for me the good wherever it may be and make me pleased with it.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3253
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 58
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3255
28

Chapter: A Son Conducting The Marriage For His Mother

It was narrated from Umm Salamah, that when her 'Iddah had ended, Abu Bakr sent word to her proposing marriage to her, but she did not marry him. Then the Messenger of Allah sent 'Umar bin Al-Khattab with a proposal of marriage. She said:
"Tell the Messenger of Allah that I am a jealous woman and that I have sons, and none of my guardians are present." He went to the Messenger of Allah and told him that. He said: "Go back to her and tell her: As for your saying that you are a jealous woman, I will pray to Allah for you to take away your jealousy. As for your saying that you have sons, your sons will be taken care of. And as for your saying that none of your guardians are present, none of your guardians, present or absent, would object to that." She said to her son: "O 'Umar, get up and perform the marriage to the Messenger of Allah," so he performed the marriage.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3254
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 59
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3256
29

Chapter: A Man Marrying Off His Young Daughter

It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allah married her when she was six years old, and consummated the marriage with her when she was nine.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3255
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 60
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3257
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah married me when I was seven years old, and he consummated the marriage with me when I was nine."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3256
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 61
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3258
It was narrated that Abu 'Ubaidah said:
"Aishah said: 'The Messenger of Allah married me when I was nine and I lived with him for nine years.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3257
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 62
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3259
It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allah married her when she was nine and he died when she was eighteen years old.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3258
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 63
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3260
30

Chapter: A Man Marrying Off His Grown Daughter

'Umar bin Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated:
"Hafsah bint 'Umar became single when (her husband) Khunais bin Hudhafah As-Sahmi (died). He was one of the Companions of the Prophet, and he died in Al-Madinah." Umar said: "I went to 'Uthman bin 'Affan and offered Hafsah in marriage to him. I said: 'If you wish, I will marry you to Hafsah bint 'Umar.' He said: 'I will think about it.' A few days passed, then I met him and he said: 'It seems that I do not want to get married at the moment.'" 'Umar said: "Then I met Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, may Allah be pleased with him, and said: 'If you wish, I will marry Hafsah bint 'Umar to you.' Abu Bakr remained silent, and did not give me any answer, and I felt more upset with him than I had with 'Uthman. Several days passed, then the Messenger of Allah proposed marriage to her and I married her to him. Abu Bakr met me and said: 'Perhaps you felt upset with me when you offered Hafsah in marriage to me, and I did not give you any answer?' I said: 'Yes.' He said: 'Nothing prevented me from giving you an answer when you made the offer to me, except the fact that I had heard the Messenger of Allah speak of her, and I did not want to disclose the secret of the Messenger of Allah. If he had left her, then I would have married her.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3259
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 64
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3261
31

Chapter: Asking A Virgin For Permission With Regard To Marriage

It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Messenger of Allah said:
"A previously married woman has more right to decide about herself (with regard to marriage) than her guardian, and a virgin should be asked for permission with regard to marriage, and her permission is her silence."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3260
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 65
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3262
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet said:
"A previously married woman has more right to decide about herself (with regard to marriage) than her guardian, and an orphan girl should be consulted, and her permission is her silence."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3261
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 66
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3263
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Messenger of Allah said:
"A previously married woman has more right (to decide) about herself (with regard to marriage) than her guardian, and an orphan girl should be consulted with regard to marriage, and her permission is her silence."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3262
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 67
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3264
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet said:
"The guardian has no right (to force) the previously married woman (into a marriage). And an orphan girl should be consulted, and her silence is her approval."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3263
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 68
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3265
32

Chapter: Father Seeking The Consent Of A Virgin With Regard To Marriage

It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet said:
"A previously married woman has more right (to decide) about herself (with regard to marriage), and a virgin should be consulted by her father, and her permission is her silence."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3264
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 69
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3266
33

Chapter: Seeking The Consent Of A Previously Married Woman With Regard To Marriage

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:
"A previously married woman should not be married until her permission has been sought, and a virgin should not be married until her consent is sought." They said: "O Messenger of Allah, how does she give her permission?" He said: "Her permission is if she keeps silent."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3265
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 70
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3267
34

Chapter: The Permission Of A Virgin

It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Prophet said:
"Seek the permission of women with regard to marriage." It was said: "What if a virgin is too shy and remains silent?" He said: "That is her permission."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3266
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 71
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3268
Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:
"A previously married woman should not be married until her consent has been sought, and a virgin should not be married until her permission has been sought." They said: "O Messenger of Allah, what is her permission?" He said: "If she remains silent."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3267
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 72
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3269
35

Chapter: Father Marrying Off A Previously Married Woman When She Is Unwilling

It was narrated from Khansa' bint Khidham that her father married her off when she had been previously married, and she was unwilling. She went to the Messenger of Allah and he annulled the marriage.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3268
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 73
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3270
36

Chapter: Father Marrying Off A Virgin When She Is Unwilling

It was narrated from 'Aishah:
"A girl came to her and said: 'My father married me to his brother's son so that he might raise his own status thereby, and I was unwilling.' She said: 'Sit here until the Prophet comes.' Then the Messenger of Allah came, and I told him (what she had said). He sent word to her father, calling him, and he left the matter up to her. She said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I accept what my father did, but I wanted to know whether women have any say in the matter.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3269
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 74
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3271
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'An orphan girl should be consulted with regard to marriage, and if she remains silent, that is her permission. If she refuses then she is not to be forced.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3270
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 75
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3272
37

Chapter: The Concession Allowing A Muhrim To Marry

It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"The Messenger of Allah married Maimunah bint Al-Harith when he was a Muhrim." According to the Hadith of Ya'la (one of the narrators): "In Sarif."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3271
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 76
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3273
It was narrated from Abu Ash-Sha'tha' that Ibn 'Abbas told him:
"The Prophet married Maimunah when he was a Muhrim."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3272
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 77
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3274
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet married Maimunah when he was a Muhrim, and she appointed Al-'Abbas in charge of her marriage, and he married her to him.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3273
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 78
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3275
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Messenger of Allah married Maimunah when he was a Muhrim.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3274
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 79
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3276
38

Chapter: Prohibition Of Marriage For The Muhrim

'Uthman bin 'Affan, may Allah be pleased with him, said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'The Muhrim should not get married, or arrange a marriage for someone else, or propose marriage.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3275
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 80
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3277
'Uthman bin 'Affan, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet said:
"The Muhrim should not get married, arrange a marriage for someone else, nor propose marriage."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3276
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 81
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3278
39

Chapter: What Is Recommended To Say On The Occasion Of Marriage

It was narrated that 'Abdullah said:
"The Messenger of Allah taught us the Tashahhud for Salah and the Tashahhud upon Al-Hajah. He said: 'The Tashahhud upon the occasion of marriage is: Alhamdu lillahi nasta'inahu wa nastaghfiruhu, wa na'udhu billahi min shururi anfusina, man yahdih Illahu fala mudilla lahu wa man yudlil Illahu fala hadiya lahu, wa ashhadu an la ilaha illallah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluhu (Praise be to Allah, we seek His help and His forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of our own souls. Whomsoever Allah guides will never be led astray, and whomsoever Allah leaves astray, no one can guide. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger).' Then he recited three Verses."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3277
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 82
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3279
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that a man spoke to the Prophet about something and the Prophet said:
"Innal-hamda lillahi nahmaduhu wa nasta'inahu, man yahdih Illahu fala mudilla lahu wa man yudlil Illahu fala hadiya lahu, wa ashhadu an la ilaha illallahu (wahdahu lasharika lahu) wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abdahu wa rasuluhu. Amma ba'd (Praise be to Allah, we seek His help. Whomsoever Allah guides will never be led astray, and whomsoever Allah leaves astray, no one can guide. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah (alone with no partners) and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. To proceed)."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3278
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 83
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3280
40

Chapter: What Is Disliked In The Khutbah

It was narrated that 'Adiyy bin Hatim said:
"Two men recited a Tashahhud before the Prophet and one of them said: 'Whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger has been guided aright and whoever disobeys them has gone astray.' The Messenger of Allah said: 'What a bad speaker you are!'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3279
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 84
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3281
41

Chapter: The Words By Which The Marriage Tie Is Completed

Sahl bin Sa'd said:
"I was among the people with the Prophet when a woman stood up and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, she has offered herself in marriage to you, so see what you think of her.' He remained silent and the Prophet did not give any answer. Then she stood up (again) and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, she has offered herself in marriage to you, so see what you think of her.' A man stood up and said: 'Marry her to me, O Messenger of Allah!' He said: 'Do you have anything?' He said: 'No.' He said: 'Go and look, even if it is just an iron ring.' So he went and looked then he came and said: 'I could not find anything, not even an iron ring.' He said: 'Have you memorized anything of the Qur'an?' He said: 'Yes, Surah such-and-such and Surah such-and-such.' He said: 'I will marry you to her on the basis of what you have memorized of the Qur'an.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3280
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 85
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3282
42

Chapter: Conditions In Marriage

It was narrated from 'Utbah bin 'Amir that the Messenger of Allah said:
"The conditions that are most deserving of fulfillment, are those by means of which the private parts become allowed to you."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3281
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 86
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3283
It was narrated from 'Utbah bin 'Amir that the Messenger of Allah said:
"The conditions that are most deserving of fulfillment are those by means of which the private parts become permitted to you."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3282
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 87
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3284
43

Chapter: The Type of Marriage After Which A Thrice-Divorced Woman May Return To Her First Husband

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The wife of Rifa'ah came to the Messenger of Allah and said: 'Rifa'ah divorced me and made it irrevocable. Then I married 'Abdur-Rahman bin Az-Zubair, and what he has is like the fringe of a garment.' The Messenger of Allah smiled and said: 'Do you want to go back to Rifa'ah? No, not unitl he ('Abdur-Rahman) tastes your sweetness and you taste his sweetness.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3283
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 88
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3285
44

Chapter: A Stepdaughter Who Is In One's Care Is Forbidden For Marriage

'Urwah narrated that Zainab bint Abi Salamah -whose mother was Umm Salamah, the wife of the Prophet- told him that Umm Habibah bint Abi Sufyan told her that she said:
"O Messenger of Allah, marry my sister, the daughter of Abu Sufyan." She said: "The Messenger of Allah said: 'Would you like that?' I said: 'Yes; I do not have you all to myself and I would like to share this goodness with my sister.' The Prophet said: 'Your sister is not permissible for me (to marry).' I said: 'By Allah, O Messenger of Allah, we have been saying that you want to marry Durrah bint Abi Salamah.' He said: 'The daughter of Umm Salamah?' I said: 'Yes.' He said: 'By Allah, even if she were not my stepdaughter who is in my care, she would not be permissible for me (to marry), because she is the daughter of my brother through breast-feeding. Thuwaibah breastfed Abu Salamah and I. So do not offer your daughters or sisters to me in marriage.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3284
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 89
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3286
45

Chapter: The Prohibition of Being Married To Both A Mother And Daughter

It was narrated from Zainab bint Abi Salamah that Umm Habibah, the wife of the Prophet said:
"O Messenger of Allah, marry the daughter of my father" - meaning her sister. The Messenger of Allah said: "Would you like that?" She said: "Yes; I do not have you all to myself, and I would like to share this goodness with my sister." The Prophet said: "That is not permissible for me." Umm Habibah said: "O Messenger of Allah, by Allah, we have been saying that you want to marry Durrah bint Abi Salamah." He said: "The daughter of Umm Salamah?" I said: "Yes." He said: "By Allah, even if she were not my stepdaughter who is in my care, she would not be permissible for me (to marry), because she is the daughter of my brother through breast-feeding. Thuwaibah breastfed Abu Salamah and I. So do not offer your daughters or sisters to me in marriage."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3285
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 90
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3287
It was narrated from 'Irak bin Malik that Zainab bint Abi Salamah told him, that Umm Habibah said to the Messenger of Allah:
"We have been saying that you want to marry Durrah bint Abi Salamah." The Messenger of Allah said: "As a co-wife to Umm Salamah? Even if I were not married to Umm Salamah, she would not be permissible to me, for her father is my brother through breast-feeding."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3286
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 91
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3288
46

Chapter: The Prohibition Of Being Married To Two Sisters

It was narrated from Umm Habibah that she said:
"O Messenger of Allah, what do you think of my sister?" He said: "What for?" She said: "For marriage." He said: "Would you like that?" She said: "Yes; I do not have you all to myself, and I would like to share this goodness with my sister." He said: "She is not permissible for me (to marry)." She said: "But I heard that you want to marry Durrah, the daughter of Umm Salamah." He said: "The daughter of Umm Salamah?" She said: "Yes." He said: "By Allah, even if she were not my stepdaughter she would not be permissible for me (to marry), because she is the daughter of my brother through breast-feeding. Do not offer your daughters and sisters to me in marriage."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3287
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 92
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3289
47

Chapter: Being Married To A Woman And Her Paternal Aunt At The Same Time

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: '(A man should not be married to) a woman and her paternal aunt nor to a woman and her maternal aunt at the same time.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3288
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 93
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3290
Qabisah bin Dhu'aib said that he heard Abu Hurairah say:
"The Messenger of Allah forbade (being married to) a woman and her paternal aunt or to a woman and her maternal aunt at the same time."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3289
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 94
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3291
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah forbade being married to a woman and her paternal aunt or maternal aunt at the same time.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3290
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 95
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3292
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah forbade being married to four kinds of women at the same time:
a woman and her paternal aunt or a woman and her maternal aunt.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3291
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 96
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3293
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:
"A woman should not be taken as a co-wife to her paternal aunt or her maternal aunt."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3292
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 97
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3294
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah forbade taking a woman as a co-wife to her paternal aunt or her maternal aunt."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3293
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 98
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3295
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:
"A woman should not be taken as a co-wife to her paternal aunt or her maternal aunt."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3294
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 99
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3296
48

Chapter: The Prohibition Of Being Married To A Woman And Her Maternal Aunt At The Same Time

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:
"A woman should not be taken as a co-wife to her paternal aunt or her maternal aunt."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3295
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 100
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3297
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah forbade taking a woman as a co-wife to her paternal aunt or her maternal aunt."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3296
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 101
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3298
Asim said:
"I read a book to Ash-Sha'bi in which it was narrated from Jabir that the Prophet said: 'A woman should not be taken as a co-wife to her paternal aunt or her maternal aunt.' He said: 'I heard that from Jabir.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3297
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 102
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3299
Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:
"The Messenger of Allah forbade taking a woman as a co-wife to her paternal aunt or maternal aunt."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3298
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 103
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3300
It was narrated that Jabir said:
"The Messenger of Allah forbade taking a woman as a co-wife to her paternal aunt or maternal aunt."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3299
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 104
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3301
49

Chapter: What Becomes Unlawful As A Result Of Breast-feeding

It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Prophet said:
"What becomes unlawful (for marriage) through birth becomes unlawful through breast-feeding."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3300
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 105
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3302
It was narrated from 'Aishah that her paternal uncle through breast-feeding, whose name was Aflah, asked permission to meet her, and she observed Hijab before him. The Messenger of Allah was told about that and he said:
"Do not observe Hijab before him, for what becomes unlawful (for marriage) through breast-feeding is that which becomes unlawful through lineage."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3301
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 106
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3303
It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Prophet said:
"What becomes unlawful (for marriage) through breast-feeding is that which becomes unlawful through lineage."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3302
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 107
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3304
It was narrated that 'Amrah said:
"I heard 'Aishah say: The Messenger of Allah said: 'What becomes unlawful (for marriage) through breast-feeding is that which becomes unlawful through birth.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3303
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 108
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3305
50

Chapter: The Daughter Of One's Brother Through Breast-feeding Is Forbidden For Marriage

It was narrated that 'Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, said:
"I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, why do you choose wives from among Quraish and not from among us?' He said: 'Do you have anyone in mind?' I said: 'Yes, the daughter of Hamzah.' The Messenger of Allah said: 'She is not permissible for me (to marry); she is the daughter of my brother through breast-feeding.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3304
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 109
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3306
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"Mention was made to the Messenger of Allah of the daughter of Hamzah (as a potential wife). He said: 'She is the daughter of my brother through breast-feeding.'" (One of the narrators) Shu'bah said: "Qatadah heard this from Jabir bin Zaid."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3305
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 110
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3307
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the daughter of Hamzah was suggested to Messenger of Allah (as a potential wife). He said:
"She is the daughter of my brother through breast-feeding, and what becomes unlawful (for marriage) through breast-feeding is the same as that which becomes unlawful through lineage."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3306
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 111
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3308
51

Chapter: The Amount Of Breast-feeding That Makes Marriage Prohibited

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"One of the things that Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, revealed" -(one of the narrators) Al-Harith said (in his narration): "One of the things that were revealed in the Qur'an"- "was that ten known breast-feedings make marriage prohibited, then that was abrogated and changed to five known breast-feedings. Then the Messenger of Allah passed away when this was something that was still being recited in the Qur'an."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3307
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 112
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3309
It was narrated from Umm Fadl that the Prophet of Allah was asked about breast-feeding and said:
"Suckling (Al-Imlajah) once or twice does not make (marriage) prohibited." And (one of the narrators) Qatadah said (in his narration): "Suckling (Al-Massah) once or twice does not make (marriage) prohibited."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3308
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 113
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3310
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Az-Zubair that the Prophet said:
"Suckling once or twice does not make (marriage) prohibited."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3309
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 114
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3311
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Suckling once or twice does not make (marriage) prohibited.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3310
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 115
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3312
Sa'eed narrated from Qatadah:
"We wrote to Ibrahim bin Yazid An-Nakha'i asking him about breast-feeding. He wrote back saying that Shuraih had narrated that 'Ali and Ibn Mas'ud used to say: 'A little or a lot of breast-feeding makes marriage prohibited.'" In his book, it said that Abu Ash-Sha'tha' Al-Muharibi narrated that 'Aishah had told him that the Prophet of Allah used to say: "Suckling (Al-Khatfah) once or twice does not make (marriage) prohibited."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3311
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 116
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3313
It was narrated that Masruq said:
"Aishah said: 'The Messenger of Allah entered upon me and there was a man sitting with me. He got upset about that, and I saw the anger in his face.' I said: "O Messenger of Allah, he is my brother through breast-feeding." He said: "Be careful who you count as your brothers" --or: "be careful who you count as your brothers through breast-feeding"-- "for the breast-feeding (which makes marriage prohibited) is from hunger."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3312
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 117
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3314
52

Chapter: The Breast Milk Belongs To The Husband

It was narrated from 'Amrah that 'Aishah told her that the Messenger of Allah was with her, and she heard a man asking permission to enter Hafsah's house. 'Aishah said:
"I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, there is a man asking permission to enter your house.' The Messenger of Allah said: 'I think it is so-and-so the paternal uncle of Hafsah through breast-feeding.' 'Aishah said: If so-and-so (her own paternal uncle through breast-feeding) were alive, would he be allowed to enter upon me?' The Messenger of Allah said: 'What becomes unlawful (for marriage) through breast-feeding is that which becomes unlawful through birth.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3313
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 118
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3315
It was narrated from 'Urwah that 'Aishah told him:
"My paternal uncle through breast-feeding, Abu Al-Ja'd, came to me, and I sent him away. -He (one of the narrators) said: "Hisham said: 'He was Abu Al-Qu'ais." - "Then the Messenger of Allah came, and I told him. The Messenger of Allah said: 'Give him permission (to enter).'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3314
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 119
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3316
It was narrated from 'Aishah that the brother of Abu Al-Qu'ais asked permission to enter upon 'Aishah after the Verse of Hijab had been revealed, and she refused to let him in. Mention of that was made to the Prophet and he said:
"Let him in, for he is your paternal uncle." She said: "The woman breast-fed me, not the man." He said: "He is your paternal uncle, so let him visit you."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3315
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 120
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3317
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"Aflah, the brother of Abu Al-Qu'ais, who was my paternal uncle through breast-feeding, used to ask permission to enter upon me, and I refused to let him in until the Messenger of Allah came, and I told him about that. He said: 'Let him in, for he is your paternal uncle.'" 'Aishah said: "That was after the (Verse of) Hijab had been revealed."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3316
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 121
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3318
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"My paternal uncle Aflah asked permission to enter upon me after the (Verse of) Hijab had been revealed, but I did not let him in. The Prophet came to me and I asked him (about that) and he said: 'Let him in, for he is your paternal uncle.' I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, the woman breast-fed me, not the man.' He said: 'Let him in, may your hands be rubbed with dust, for he is your uncle.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3317
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 122
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3319
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"Aflah, the brother of Abu Al-Qu'ais, came and asked permission to enter, and I said: 'I will not let him in until I seek the permission of the Prophet of Allah.' When the Prophet of Allah came, I said to him: 'Aflah, the brother of Abu Al-Qu'ais, came and asked permission to enter, but I refused to let him in.' He said: 'Let him in, for he is your paternal uncle.' I said: 'The wife of Abu Al-Qu'ais breast-fed me; the man did not breast-feed me.' He said: 'Let him in, for he is your paternal uncle.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3318
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 123
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3320
53

Chapter: Breast-feeding An Adult

Zainab bint Abi Salamah said:
"I heard 'Aisha, the wife of the Prophet say: 'Sahlah bint Suhail came to the Messenger of Allah and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I see (displeasure) in the face of Abu Hudhaifah when Salim enters upon me.' The Messenger of Allah said: 'Breast-feed him.' She said: 'He has a beard.' He said: 'Breast-feed him, and that will take away (the displeasure) in the face of Abu Hudhaifah.' She said: 'By Allah, I never saw that on the face of Abu Hudhaifah after that.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3319
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 124
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3321
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"Sahlah bint Suhail came to the Messenger of Allah and said: 'I see (displeasure) in the face of Abu Hudhaifah when Salim enters upon me.' The Messenger of Allah said: 'Breast-feed him.' She said: 'How can I breast-feed him when he is a grown man?' He said: 'Don't I know that he is a grown man?' Then she came after that and said: 'By the One Who sent you with the truth as a Prophet, I have never seen anything I dislike on the face of Abu Hudhaifah after that.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3320
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 125
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3322
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah commanded the wife of Abu Hudhaifah to breast-feed Salim, the freed slave of Abu Hudhaifah, so that the protective jealousy of Abu Hudhaifah would be dispelled. She breast-fed him when he was a man." (One of the narrators) Rabi'ah said: "That was a concession granted to Salim."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3321
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 126
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3323
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"Sahlah came to the Messenger of Allah and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, Salim enters upon us and he understands what men understand, and knows what men know.' He said: 'Breast-feed him, and you will become unlawful to him thereby.' (Ibn Abi Mulaikah, one of the narrators said:) For a year I did not narrate this, then I met Al-Qasim and he said: 'Narrate it and do not worry about it.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3322
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 127
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3324
It was narrated from 'Aishah that Salim, the freed slave of Abu Hudhaifah, was with Abu Hudhaifah and his family in their house. The daughter of Suhail came to the Prophet and said:
"Salim has reached the age of manhood, and understands what men understand. He enters upon us, and I think that Abu Hudhaifah is not happy about that." The Prophet said: "Breast-feed him, and you will become unlawful to him." So she breast-fed him, and the displeasure of Abu Hudhaifah disappeared. She came back to him and said: "I breast-fed him and the displeasure of Abu Hudhaifah has disappeared."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3323
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 128
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3325
It was narrated that 'Urwah said:
"The rest of the wives of the Prophet refused for anyone to enter upon them on the basis of that type of breast-feeding, meaning breast-feeding of an adult. They said to 'Aishah: 'By Allah, we think that what the Messenger of Allah told Sahlah bint Suhail to do was a concession which was granted by the Messenger of Allah only with regard to breast-feeding Salim. By Allah, no one will enter upon us, nor see us on the basis of this type of breast-feeding.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3324
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 129
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3326
Zainab bint Abu Salamah narrated that her mother Umm Salamah, the wife of the Prophet, used to say:
"The rest of the wives of the Prophet refused for anyone to enter upon them on the basis of that type of breast-feeding, meaning breast-feeding of an adult. They said to 'Aishah: 'By Allah, we think that this is a concession which the Messenger of Allah granted only to Salim. No one will enter upon us, nor see us on the basis of this type of breast-feeding.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3325
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 130
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3327
54

Chapter: Al-Ghilah (Intercourse With A Breast-feeding Woman)

It was narrated from 'Aishah that Judamah bint Wahb told her that the Messenger of Allah said:
"I was thinking of forbidding Ghilah until I remembered that it is done by the Persians and Romans" -(one of the narrators) Ishaq said: "(They) do that -and it does not harm their children."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3326
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 131
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3328
55

Chapter: Coitus Interruptus

It was narrated from 'Abdur-Rahman bin Bishr bin Mas'ud, who attributed the Hadith to Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri, that mention of that (coitus interruptus) was made to the Messenger of Allah and he said:
"Why do you do that?" We said: "A man may have a wife, and he has intercourse with her, but he does not want her to get pregnant, or he may have a concubine, and he has intercourse with her, but he does not want her to get pregnant." He said: "It does not make any difference if you do that, for it is the matter of Al-Qadr."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3327
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 132
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3329
It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed Az-Zuraqi that a man asked the Messenger of Allah about coitus interruptus and said:
"My wife is breast-feeding and I do not want her to get pregnant." The Prophet said: "What has been decreed in the womb will come to be."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3328
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 133
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3330
56

Chapter: Rights And Status Of The Breast-feeding Mother

It was narrated from Hajjaj bin Hajjaj that his father said:
"I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, how can I pay back the dues of the one who breast-fed me?' He said: 'By giving a male or female slave.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3329
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 134
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3331
57

Chapter: Testimony With Regard To Breast-feeding

It was narrated that 'Uqbah bin Al-Harith said:
I married a woman, then a black woman came to us and said: I breast-fed you both. I went to the Prophet and said: I married so and so and a black woman came to me and said: I breast-fed you both. He turned away from me so I came to him from the other side and said: She is lying. He said: "How can you be intimate with your wife when she says that she breast-fed you both? Leave her (divorce her)."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3330
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 135
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3332
58

Chapter: Marrying Those Whom One's Father Married

It was narrated that Al-Bara' said:
"I met my maternal uncle who was carrying a flag (for an expedition) and I said: 'Where are you going?' He said: 'The Messenger of Allah is sending me to a man who has married his father's wife after he died, to strike his neck or kill him.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3331
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 136
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3333
It was narrated from Yazid bin Al-Bara' that his father said:
"I met my maternal uncle who was carrying a flag (for an expedition) and I said: 'Where are you going?' He said: 'The Messenger of Allah is sending me to a man who has married his father's wife, and he has commanded me to strike his neck (kill him) and seize his wealth.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3332
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 137
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3334
59

Chapter: Meaning Of The Saying Of Allah, The Mighty And Sublime: "Also (Forbidden Are) Women Already Married. Except Those (Slaves) Whom Your Right Hands Possess."

It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri that the Prophet of Allah sent an army to Awtas. They met the enemy, fought them, and prevailed over them. They acquired female prisoners who had husbands among the idolaters. The Muslims felt reluctant to be intimate with them. Then Allah, the Mighty and Sublime revealed:
"Also (forbidden are) women already married, except those (slaves) whom your right hands possess," meaning, this is permissible for you once they have completed their 'Iddah.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3333
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 138
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3335
60

Chapter: Ash-Shighar

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah forbade Ash-Shighar.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3334
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 139
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3336
It was narrated from 'Imran bin Husain that the Messenger of Allah said:
"There is no 'bringing', no 'avoidance' and no Shighar in Islam, and whoever robs, he is not one of us."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3335
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 140
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3337
It was narrated that Anas said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'There is no 'bringing', no 'avoidance' and no Shighar in Islam, and whoever robs, he is not one of us.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3336
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 141
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3338
61

Chapter: Explanation Of Ash-Shighar

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah forbade Ash-Shighar. Ash-Shighar means when a man marries his daughter to another man, on the condition that that man marries his daughter to him, and no dowry is exchanged between them.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3337
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 142
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3339
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah forbade Ash-Shighar." (One of the narrators) 'Ubaidullah said: "Ash-Shighar means when a man gives his daughter in marriage on condition that (the other man) gives him his sister in marriage."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3338
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 143
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3340
62

Chapter: Marriage For Surahs Of The Qur'an

It was narrated from Sahl bin Sa'd that a woman came to the Messenger of Allah and said:
"O Messenger of Allah, I have come to offer myself to you (in marriage)." The Messenger of Allah looked her up and down then lowered his head. When the woman saw that he was not saying anything about her, she sat down. A man among his Companions stood up and said: "O Messenger of Allah, if you do not want to marry her, then marry me to her." He said: "Do you have anything?" He said: "No, by Allah, I do not have anything." He said: "Look, even if it is only an iron ring." He went, then he came back and said: "No, by Allah, O Messenger of Allah, not even an iron ring, but this is my Izar (lower garment)" - Sahl said: "He did not have a Rida' (upper garment)" - "she can have half of it." The Messenger of Allah said: "What could she do with your Izar? If you wear it, she will not have any of it, and if she wears it, you will not have any of it." The man sat down for a long time, then he got up, and the Messenger of Allah saw him leaving, so he ordered that he be called back. When he came, he said: "What do you know of the Qur'an?" He said: "I know Surah such-and-such, and Surah such-and-such," and listed them. He said: "Can you recite them by heart?" He said: "Yes." He said: "Then I marry you to her on the basis of what you know of the Qur'an."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3339
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 144
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3341
63

Chapter: Marriage For Islam

It was narrated that Anas said:
"Abu Talhah married Umm Sulaim and the dowry between them was Islam. Umm Sulaim became Muslim before Abu Talhah, and he proposed to her but she said: 'I have become Muslim; if you become Muslim I will marry you.' So he became Muslim, and that was the dowry between them."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3340
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 145
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3342
It was narrated that Anas said:
"Abu Talhah proposed marriage to Umm Sulaim and she said: 'By Allah, a man like you is not to be rejected, O Abu Talhah, but you are a disbeliever and I am a Muslim, and it is not permissible for me to marry you. If you become Muslim, that will be my dowry, and I will not ask you for anything else.' So he became Muslim and that was her dowry." (one of the narrators) Thabit said: "I have never heard of a woman whose dowry was more precious than Umm Sulaim (whose dowry was) Islam. And he consummated the marriage with her, and she bore him a child."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3341
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 146
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3343
64

Chapter: Marriage For Manumission

It was narrated from Anas that the Messenger of Allah manumitted Safiyyah and made that her dowry.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3342
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 147
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3344
It was narrated from Anas that the Messenger of Allah manumitted Safiyyah and made her freedom her dowry.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3343
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 148
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3345
65

Chapter: A Man Manumitting His Slave Woman, Then Marrying Her

It was narrated that Abu Musa said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'There are three who will be given a twofold reward: A man who has a slave woman whom he disciplines and disciplines her well, and teaches and teaches her well, then he manumits her and marries her; a slave who fulfills his duty toward Allah and toward his masters; and a believer from among the People of the Book.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3344
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 149
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3346
It was narrated that Abu Musa said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whoever manumits his female slave, then marries her, he will have two rewards.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3345
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 150
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3347
66

Chapter: Fairness In Giving Dowries

'Urwah bin Az-Zubair narrated that he asked 'Aishah about the saying of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime:
"And if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with the orphan girls then marry (other) women of your choice." She said: "O son of my sister, this refers to a female orphan who is in the care of her guardian, and her wealth is joined to his, and he is attracted to her wealth and her beauty. So her guardian wants to marry her without being fair with regard to her dowry, and without giving her what someone else would give her. So they were forbidden to marry them unless they were fair to them and gave them the highest possible dowry that is customarily given, and they were commanded to marry other women of their choice." 'Urwah said: "'Aishah said: 'Then later on, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, revealed concerning them: 'They ask your legal instruction concerning women, say: Allah instructs you about them, and about what is recited unto you in the Book concerning the orphan girls whom you give not the prescribed portions and yet whom you desire to marry.' 'Aishah said: 'What Allah, Most High, mentioned here that is recited in the Book is the first Verse in which it says: And if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with orphan girls then marry (other) women of your choice.' 'Aishah said: 'What is referred to in the other Verse -and yet whom you desire to marry- is the desire of one of you not to marry orphan girl who is under his care if she is lacking in wealth and beauty. So they were forbidden to marry those orphan women to whose wealth they were attracted unless they were fair, because of their desire not to marry (those who were lacking in wealth and beauty.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3346
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 151
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3348
It was narrated that Abu Salamah said:
"I asked 'Aishah about that and she said: 'The Messenger of Allah got married (and married his daughters) for twelve Uqiyah and a Nashsh'" which is five hundred Dirhams.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3347
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 152
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3349
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The dowry, when the Messenger of Allah was among us, was ten Awaq."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3348
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 153
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3350
It was narrated that Abu Al-'Ajfa' said:
"Umar bin Al-Khattab said: 'Do not go to extremes with regard to the dowries of women, for if that were a sign of honor and dignity in this world, or a sign of piety before Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, then Muhammad would have done that before you. But he did not give any of his wives, and none of his daughters were given, more than twelve Uqiyyah. A man may increase the dowry until he feels resentment against her and says: You cost me everything I own ('Alaqul-Qirbah)'" "And I was a man born among the 'Arabs, but I did not know the meaning of 'Alaqul-Qirbah' and others of you are saying -about those killed in this or that battle of yours, or who died: 'So-and-so was martyred' or 'so and so died as a martyr.' While perhaps he merely overloaded the backside of his beast, or lined his saddle with gold or silver seeking trade. So do not say that, rather say as the Prophet said: 'Whoever is killed in the cause of Allah, or dies, then he is in Paradise.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3349
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 154
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3351
It was narrated from Umm Habibah that the Messenger of Allah married her when she was in Ethiopia. An-NajaShi performed the marriage for her and gave her a dowry of four thousand, and he fitted her out from his own wealth, and sent her with Shurahbil bin Hasanah. The Messenger of Allah did not send her anything, and the dowry of his wives was four hundred Dirhams.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3350
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 155
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3352
67

Chapter: Marriage For A Nawah Of Gold (Five Dirhams)

It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf came to the Prophet with traces of yellow perfume on him. The Messenger of Allah asked him (about that) and he told him that he had married a woman from among the Ansar. The Messenger of Allah said:
"How much did you give her?" He said: "A Nawah (five Dirhams) of gold." The Messenger of Allah said: "Give a Walimah (wedding feast) even if it is with one sheep."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3351
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 156
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3353
'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf said:
"The Messenger of Allah saw me looking cheerful as I had just got married." I said: "I have gotten married to a woman of the Ansar." He said: "How much did you give her as a dowry?" He said: "A Nawah (five Dirhams) of gold."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3352
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 157
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3354
It was narrated from 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Amr:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whatever is given as a dowry, or gift or is promised her before the marriage belongs to her. Whatever is given after the marriage belongs to the one to whom it was given. And the most deserving for which a (man) is to be honored is (when marrying off) his daughter or sister.'" This is the wording of 'Abdullah (one of the narrators).
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3353
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 158
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3355
68

Chapter: Permission To Get Married Without A Dowry

It was narrated that 'Alqamah and Al-Aswad said:
"A man was brought to 'Abdullah who had married a woman without naming a dowry for her, then he died before consummating the marriage with her. 'Abdullah said: 'Ask whether they can find any report about that.' They said: 'O Abu 'Abdur-Rahman, we cannot find any report about that.' He said: 'I will say what I think, and if it is correct then it is from Allah. She should have a dowry like that of her peers and no less, with no injustice, and she may inherit from him, and she has to observe the 'Iddah.' A man from Ashja' stood up and said: "The Messenger of Allah passed a similar judgment among us concerning a woman called Birwa' bint Washiq. She married a man who died before consummating the marriage with her, and the Messenger of Allah ruled that she should be given a dowry like that of her peers, and she could inherit, and she had to observe the 'Iddah.' 'Abdullah raised his hands and said the Takbir."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3354
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 159
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3356
It was narrated from 'Abdullah that a woman was brought to him who had married a man then he had died without naming any dowry for her and without consummating the marriage with her. They kept coming to him for nearly a month, and he did not issue any ruling to them. Then he said:
"I think that she should have a dowry like that of her peers no less, with no injustice and she may inherit from him and she has to observe the 'Iddah." Ma'qil bin Sinan Al-Ashja'i testified: "The Messenger of Allah passed a similar judgment concerning Birwa' bint Washiq."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3355
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 160
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3357
It was narrated that 'Abdullah said, concerning a man who married a woman, then died before consummating the marriage with her, and without naming a dowry:
"She should have the dowry, and she has to observe the 'Iddah, and she may inherit." Ma'qil bin Sinan said: "I heard the Prophet pass the same judgment concerning Birwa' bint Washiq."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3356
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 161
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3358
(Another chain) with a similar narration.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3357
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 162
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3359
It was narrated from 'Abdullah that some people came to him and said:
"A man among us married a woman, but he did not name a dowry for her, and he did not have intercourse with her before he died." 'Abdullah said: 'Since I left the Messenger of Allah I have never been asked a more difficult question than this. Go to someone else.' They kept coming to him for a month, then at the end of that they said: 'Who shall we ask if we do not ask you? You are one of the most prominent Companions of Muhammad in this land and we cannot find anyone else.' He said: 'I will say what I think, and if it is correct then it is from Allah alone, with no partner, and if it is wrong then it is from me and from the Shaitan, and Allah and His Messenger have nothing to do with it. I think she should be given a dowry like that of her peers and no less, with no injustice, and she may inherit from him, and she has to observe the 'Iddah, four months and ten days.'" He said: "And that was heard by some people from Ashja', who stood up and said: 'We bear witness that you have passed the same judgment as the Messenger of Allah did concerning a woman from among us who was called Birwa' bint Washiq.'" He said: "Abdullah was never seen looking so happy as he did on that day, except with having accepted Islam."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3358
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 163
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3360
69

Chapter: A Woman Giving Herself In Marriage To A Man With No Dowry

It was narrated from Sahl bin Sa'd that a woman came to the Messenger of Allah and said:
"O Messenger of Allah, I give myself in marriage to you." She stood for a long time, then a man stood up and said: "Marry her to me if you do not want to marry her." The Messenger of Allah said: "Do you have anything?" He said: "I cannot find anything." He said: "Look (for something), even if it is only an iron ring." So he looked but he could not find anything. The Messenger of Allah said to him: "Have you (memorized) anything of the Qur'an?" He said: "Yes, Surah such and such and Surah such and such," naming them. The Messenger of Allah said: "I marry her to you for what you know of the Qur'an."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3359
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 164
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3361
70

Chapter: Allowing Intimacy

It was narrated from An-Nu'man bin Bashir that the Prophet said, concerning a man who had intercourse with his wife's slave woman:
"If she let him do that, I will flog him with one hundred stripes , and if she did not let him, I will stone him (to death)."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3360
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 165
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3362
It was narrated from An-Nu'man bin Bashir that a man called 'Abdur-Rahman bin Hunain or Yunbaz Qurqur had intercourse with his wife's slave woman, and it was brought to An-Nu'man bin Bashir. He said:
"I will pass the same judgment concerning her as the Messenger of Allah did. If she let you do that, I will flog you, but if she did not let you do that, I will stone you (to death)." She had let him do that so he flogged him with one hundred stripes. (One of the narrators) Qatadah said: "I wrote to Habib bin Salim and he wrote back to me with this information."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3361
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 166
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3363
It was narrated from An-Nu'man bin Bashir that the Messenger of Allah said, concerning a man who had intercourse with his wife's slave woman:
"If she let him do that, I will flog him with one hundred stripes, and if she did not let him do that, I will stone him (to death)."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3362
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 167
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3364
It was narrated that Salamah bin Al-Muhabbaq said:
"The Prophet passed judgment concerning a man who had intercourse with his wife's slave woman: 'If he forced her, then she is free, and he has to give her mistress a similar slave as a replacement; if she obeyed him in that, then she belongs to him, and he has to give her mistress a similar slave as a replacement.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3363
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 168
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3365
It was narrated from Salamah bin Al-Muhabbaq that a man had intercourse with a slave woman belonging to his wife, and was brought to the Messenger of Allah. He said:
"If he forced her, then she is free at his expense and he has to give her mistress a similar slave as a replacement. If she obeyed him in that, then she belongs to her mistress, and he has to give her mistress a similar slave as well."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3364
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 169
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3366
71

Chapter: The Prohibition of Mut'ah (Temporary Marriage)

It was narrated from Al-Hasan and 'Abdullah, the sons of Muhammad, from their father, that 'Ali heard that a man did not see anything wrong with Mut'ah (temporary marriage). He said:
"You are confused, the Messenger of Allah forbade it, and the meat of domestic donkeys on the day of Khaibar."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3365
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 170
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3367
It was narrated from 'Abdullah and Al-Hasan, the sons of Muhammad bin 'Ali, from their father, from 'Ali bin Abi Talib, that the Messenger of Allah on the Day of Khaibar forbade temporary marriage to women, and (he also forbade) the meat of tame donkeys.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3366
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 171
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3368
Malik bin Anas narrated that Ibn Shihab told him that 'Abdullah and Al-Hasan, the sons of Muhammad bin 'Ali, told him, that their father Muhammad bin 'Ali told them, that 'Ali bin Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, said:
"The Messenger of Allah on the Day of Khaibar forbade temporary marriage to women." (One of the narrators) Ibn Al-Muthanna said: "The Day of Hunain." He said: "This is what 'Abdul-Wahhab narrated to us from his book."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3367
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 172
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3369
It was narrated from Ar-Rabi' bin Sabrah Al-Juhani that his father said:
"The Messenger of Allah gave permission for Mut'ah, so I and another man went to a woman from Bani 'Amir and offered ourselves to her (for Mut'ah). She said: 'What will you give me?' I said: 'My Rida' (upper garment).' My companion also said: 'My Rida'.' My companion's Rida' was finer than mine, but I was younger than him. When she looked at my companion's Rida' she liked it, but when she looked at me, she liked me. Then she said: 'You and your Rida' are sufficient for me.' I stayed with her for three (days), then the Messenger of Allah said: 'Whoever has any of these women whom he married temporarily should let them go.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3368
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 173
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3370
72

Chapter: Announcing The Wedding By Singing And Beating The Duff

It was narrated that Muhammad bin Hatib said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'What differentiates between the lawful and the unlawful is the Duff, and the voice (singing) for the wedding.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3369
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 174
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3371
It was narrated that Abu Balj said:
"I heard Muhammad bin Hatib say: 'What differentiates between the lawful and the unlawful is the voice (singing).'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3370
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 175
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3372
73

Chapter: How To Congratulate A Man When He Gets Married

It was narrated that Al-Hasan said:
"Aqil bin Abi Talib married a woman from Banu Jusham, and it was said to him: 'May you live in harmony and have many sons.' He said: 'Say what the Messenger of Allah said: Barak Allahu fikum, wa baraka lakum. (May Allah bless you and bestow blessings upon you.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3371
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 176
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3373
74

Chapter: The Supplication Of The One Who Did Not Attend The Wedding

It was narrated that Anas said:
"The Messenger of Allah saw traces of yellow perfume on 'Abdur-Rahman and said: 'What is this?' He said: 'I married a woman for a Nawah (five Dirhams) of gold.' He said: 'May Allah bless you. Give a Walimah (wedding feast) even if it is with one sheep.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3372
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 177
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3374
75

Chapter: Concession Allowing Yellow Perfume At The Time Of Marriage

It was narrated from Anas that 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf came with a trace of saffron on him, and the Messenger of Allah said:
"What's this for?" He said: "I have married a woman." He said: "What dowry did you give?" He said: "The weight of a Nawah (five Dirhams) of gold." He said: "Give a Walimah (wedding feast) even if it is with one sheep."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3373
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 178
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3375
It was narrated that Anas said:
"The Messenger of Allah saw a trace of yellow perfume on me" -as if he meant 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf- "and said: 'What's this for?' He said: 'I have married a woman from among the Ansar.' He said: 'Give a Walimah (wedding feast) even if it is with one sheep.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3374
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 179
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3376
76

Chapter: A Gift Given Before Consummation Of The Marriage

It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that 'Ali said:
"I got married to Fatimah, may Allah be pleased with her, and I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, let me consummate the marriage.' He said: 'Give her something.' I said: 'I do not have anything.' He said: 'Where is your Hutami armor?' I said: 'It is with me.' He said: 'Give it to her.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3375
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 180
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3377
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"When Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, married Fatimah, may Allah be pleased with her, the Messenger of Allah said to him: 'Give her something.' He said: 'I do not have anything.' He said: 'Where is your Hutami armor?'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3376
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 181
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3378
77

Chapter: Consummating The Marriage In Shawwal

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Prophet married me in Shawwal, and he consummated the marriage with me in Shawwal, and which of his wives find more favor with him than me?"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3377
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 182
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3379
78

Chapter: Consummation Of Marriage With A Girl Of Nine

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah married me when I was six, and consummated the marriage with me when I was nine, and I used to play with dolls."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3378
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 183
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3380
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah married me when I was six, and consummated the marriage with me when I was nine."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3379
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 184
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3381
79

Chapter: Consummation Of Marriage While Travelling

It was narrated from Anas:
"The Messenger of Allah invaded Khaibar and we prayed Al-Ghadah (Fajr) there (early in the morning) when it was still dark. Then the Prophet rode and Abu Talha rode, and I was riding behind Abu Talha. The Prophet of Allah passed through the lane of Khaibar quickly, and my knee was touching the thigh of the Messenger of Allah, and I could see the whiteness of the thigh of the Prophet. When he entered the town he said: 'Allahu Akbar, Khaibar is destroyed! Whenever we approach a (hostile) nation to fight, evil will be the morning for those who have been warned.' He said this three times. The people came out for their work." (One of the narrators) 'Abdul-'Aziz said: "They said: 'Muhammad (has come)!'" 'Abdul-'Aziz said: "Some of our companions said: 'With his army.'" "We conquered Khaibar and gathered the captives. Dihyah came and said: 'O Prophet of Allah, give me a slave girl from among the captives.' He said: 'Go and take a slave girl.' He took Safiyyah bint Huyayy. Then a man came to the Prophet and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, you gave Dihyah Safiyyah bint Huyayy, and she is the chief mistress of Quraizah and An-Nadir, and she is fit for no one but you.' He said: 'Call him to bring her.' When the Prophet saw her, he said: 'Take any other slave girl from among the captives.'" He said: "The Prophet of Allah set her free and married her." (One of the narrators) Thabit said to him: "O Abu Hamzah, what dowry did he give her?" He (Anas) said: "Herself; he set her free and married her." He said: "While on the road, Umm Sulaim fitted her out and presented her to him in the night, and the following morning he was a bridegroom. He said: 'Whoever has anything, let him bring it.' He spread out a leather cloth and men came with cottage cheese, dates, and ghee, and they made Hais, and that was the Walimah (wedding feast) of the Messenger of Allah."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3380
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 185
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3382
It was narrated from Humaid that he heard Anas say:
"The Messenger of Allah stayed with Safiyyah bint Huyayy bin Akhtab on the way (back from) Khaibar for three days when he married her, then she was among those who were commanded to observe Hijab."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3381
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 186
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3383
It was narrated that Anas said:
"The Prophet stayed between Khaibar and Al-Madinah for three days when he consummated his marriage to Safiyyah bint Huyayy, and I invited the Muslims to his Walimah, in which there was no bread or meat. He commanded that a leather cloth (be spread) and dates, cottage cheese and ghee were placed on it, and that was his Walimah. The Muslims said: '(Will she be) one of the Mothers of the Believers, or a female slave whom his right hand possesses?' They said: 'If he has a Hijab for her, then she will be one of the Mothers of the Believers and if she does not have a Hijab then she will be a female slave whom his right hand possesses.' When he rode on, he set aside a plate for her behind him and extended a Hijab between her and the people."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3382
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 187
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3384
80

Chapter: Entertainment And Singing At Weddings

It was narrated that 'Amir bin Sa'd said:
"I entered upon Qurazah bin Ka'b and Abu Mas'ud Al-Ansari during a wedding and there were some young girls singing. I said: 'You are two of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah who were present at Badr, and this is being done in your presence!' They said: 'Sit down if you want and listen with us, or if you want you can go away. We were granted a concession allowing entertainment at weddings.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3383
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 188
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3385
81

Chapter: A Man Fitting Out His Daughter (For Marriage)

It was narrated that 'Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, said:
"The Messenger of Allah fitted out Fatimah with a velvet dress, a water-skin and a pillow stuffed with Idhkhar."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3384
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 189
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3386
82

Chapter: Beds

It was narrated from Jabir bin 'Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah said:
"A bed for a man, a bed for his wife, a third for his guest and the fourth is for the Shaitan."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3385
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 190
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3387
83

Chapter: Anmat

It was narrated that Jabir said:
"The Messenger of Allah said to me: 'Have you got married?' I said: 'Yes.' He said: 'Have you got any Anmat?' I said: 'How can we afford Anmat?' He said: 'You will be able to.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3386
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 191
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3388
84

Chapter: Giving A Gift To The One Who Has Got Married

It was narrated from Al-Ja'd bin Abi 'Uthman, that Anas bin Malik said:
"The Messenger of Allah got married and consummated the marriage with his wife." He said: "My mother Umm Sulaim made some Hais, and I brought it to the Messenger of Allah and said: 'My mother sends you greetings of Salam, and says to you: 'This is a little from us.'' He said: 'Put it down.' Then he said: 'Go and call so-and-so, and so-and-so, and whoever you meet,' and he named some men. So I called those whom he named and those whom I met." I said to Anas: "How many were they?" He said: "About three hundred. Then the Messenger of Allah said: 'Let them sit around the dish of food in groups of ten, one after the other, and let each person eat from what is closest to him.' They ate until they were full, then one group went out and another group came in. He said to me: 'O Anas, clear it away.' So I cleared it away, and I do not know whether there was more when I cleared it away, or when I put it down."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3387
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 192
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3389
It was narrated from Humaid At-Tawil that he heard Anas say:
"The Messenger of Allah established the bond of brotherhood between (some of) the Quraish and (some of) the Ansar, and he established the bond of brotherhood between Sa'd bin Ar-Rabi' and 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf. Sa'd said to him: 'I have wealth, which I will share equally between you and me. And I have two wives, so look and see which one you like better, and I will divorce her, and when her 'Iddah is over you can marry her.' He said: 'May Allah bless your family and your wealth for you. Show me -i.e., where the market is.' And he did not come back until he brought some ghee, and cottage cheese that he had left over. He said: 'The Messenger of Allah saw traces of yellow perfume on me and he said: 'What is this for?' I said: 'I have married a woman from among the Ansar.' He said: 'Give a Walimah (wedding feast) even if it is with one sheep.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3388
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 193
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 26, Hadith 3390