Sunan an-Nasa'i: The Book of the Times (of Prayer)

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Chapter: How Jibril Led The Prayer And The Definition Of The Times Of The Five Daily Prayers

It was narrated from Ibn Shihab that 'Umar bin 'Abdul-'Aziz delayed the 'Asr prayer a little. 'Urwah said to him:
"Jibril came down and led the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in prayer." 'Umar said: "Watch what you are saying, O 'Urwah!" He said: "I heard Bashir bin Abi Mas'ud say: 'I heard Abu Mas'ud say: "I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: 'Jibril came down and led me in prayer, and I prayed with him, then I prayed with him, then I prayed with him, then I prayed with him, then I prayed with him - and he counted off five prayers on his fingers.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 494
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 1
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 495
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Chapter: The Beginning Of The Time For Zuhr

Shu'bah said:
"Sayyar bin Salamah, narrated to us, he said: 'I heard my father ask Abu Barzah about the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).' I said: 'Did you really hear him?' He said: 'As I can hear you now.' He said: 'I heard my father ask about the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).' He said: 'He would not mind if he delayed it - meaning 'Isha' until midnight, and he did not like to sleep before it or speak after it.'" Shu'bah said: "Then I met him later on and asked him. He said: 'He used to pray Zauhr when the sun had passed its zenith, and (he would pray) 'Asr and a man could walk to the farthest point in Al-Madinah and the sun would still be clear and hot. And Maghrib, I do not know the time he mentioned.' After that I met him and asked him, and he said: 'He used to pray Fajr then after the prayer a man could regarding it, sitting next to him, look at the face of someone he knew and he could recognize it.' He said: 'And he used to recite in it between sixty and one hundred (verses).'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 495
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 2
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 496
It was narrated from Az-Zuhri he said:
"Anas told me that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out when the sun had passed its zenith, and led them in Zuhr prayer."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 496
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 3
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 497
It was narrated that Khabbab said:
"We complained to the Messenger of Alalh (ﷺ) about how hot the sand was, but he did not respond to our complaint." It was said to Abu Ishaq (one of the narrators): "Did they complain regarding his praying it early?" He said: "Yes."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 497
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 4
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 498
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Chapter: Praying Zuhr Earlier When Traveling

Hamzah Al-'A'idhi said:
"I heard Anas bin Malik say: 'When the Prophet (ﷺ) halted, he would not move on until he had prayed Zuhr.' A man said: 'Even if it was the middle of the day?' He said: 'Even if it was the middle of the day.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 498
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 5
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 499
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Chapter: Praying Zuhr Earlier When It Is Cold

Khalid bin Dinar Abu Khaldah said:
"I heard Anas bin Malik say: 'When it was hot, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would wait until it cooled down to pray, and when it was cold he would hasten to pray.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 499
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 6
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 500
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Chapter: Waiting To Pray Zuhr until It Cools Down When It Is Hot

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'If it is very hot, wait until it cools down before you pray, for intense heat is a breeze from Hell.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 500
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 7
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 501
It was narrated from Abu Musa in a Marfu' [1] report:
"Wait until it cools down to pray Zuhr, for the heat you experience is a breeze from Hell." [1] Meaning he attributed it to the Prophet (ﷺ).
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 501
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 8
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 502
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Chapter: The End Of The Time For Zuhr

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: This is 'Jibril, peace be upon you, he came to teach you your religion. He prayed Subh when the dawn appeared, and he prayed Zuhr when the sun had (passed its zenith), and he prayed 'Asr when he saw that the shadow of a thing was equal to its height, then he prayed Maghrib when the sub had set and it is permissible for the fasting person to eat. Then he prayed 'Isha' when the twilight had disappeared. Then he came to him the following day and prayed Subh when it had got a little lighter, then he prayed Zuhr when the shadow of a thing was equal to its height, then he prayed 'Asr when the shadow of a thing was equal to twice its height, then he prayed Maghrib at the same time as before, then he prayed 'Isha' when a short period of the night had passed. Then he said: 'The prayer is between the times when you prayed yesterday and the times when you prayed today.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 502
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 9
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 503
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud said:
"The Prophet (ﷺ) prayed Zuhr when the length of (a person's shadow) was between three and five feet in summer, and between five and seven feet in winter."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 503
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 10
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 504
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Chapter: The Beginning Of The Time For 'Asr

It was narrated that Jabir said:
"A man asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about the times of prayer. He said: 'Pray with me.' So he prayed Zuhr when the sun had passsed its zenith, 'Asr when the shadow of a thing was equal to its height, Maghrib when the sun had set and 'Isha' when the twilight had disappeared." He said: "Then he prayed Zuhr when the shadow of a man was equal in length to his height, 'Asr when the length of a man's shadow was twice his height, and Maghrib just before the twilight disappeared." (One of the narrators) 'Abdullah bin Al-Harith said: "then he said: 'With regard to 'Isha' I think it is up to one-third of the night.'" [1] [1] The speaker there is Thawr, who narrated it from 'Ata' from Jabir.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 504
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 11
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 505
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Chapter: Hastening To Pray 'Asr

It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed 'Asr when the sun was in her room and the shadow had not appeared on her wall.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 505
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 12
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 506
It was narrated from Anas:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray 'Asr, then a person could go to Quba'." One of them [1] said: "And he would come to them when they were prayed." The other said: "And the sub was still high." [1] Both Az-Zuhri and Ishaq bin 'Abdullah narrated it from Anas, so the reference is about them.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 506
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 13
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 507
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray 'Asr when the sun was still high and bright, and a person could go to Al-'Awali [1] when the sun was still high." [1] Al-'Awali is the southern most district of Al-Madinah, and it is very big. Its nearest limit is at a distance of about two miles from the center of Al-Madinah. While its furthest limit is about eight miles.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 507
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 14
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 508
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to lead us in 'Asr prayer when the sun was still bright and high."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 508
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 15
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 509
It was narrated that Abu Bakr bin 'Uthman bin Sahl bin Hunaif said:
"I heard Abu Umamah bin Sahl say: 'We prayed Zuhr with 'Umar bin 'Abdul-'Aziz, then we went out and entered upon Anas bin Malik, and we found him praying 'Asr.'" I said: "O uncle, what is this prayer that you prayed?" He said: "'Asr; this is the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) that we used to pray with him."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 509
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 16
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 510
It was narrated that Abu Salamah said:
"We prayed at the time of 'Umar bin 'Abdul-'Aziz, then we went to Anas bin Malik and found him praying. when he finished he said to us: 'Have you prayed?' We said: 'We prayed Zuhr.' He said: 'I prayed 'Asr.' They said: 'You have prayed early.' He said: 'Rather I prayed as I saw my companions pray.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 510
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 17
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 511
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Chapter: Stern Warning About Delaying 'Asr

Al-'Ala' narrated to us that he entered upon Anas bin Malik in his house in Al-Basrah, when he had finished Zuhr, and his house was beside the Masjid. "When we entered upon him, he said:
'Have you prayed 'Asr?' We said: 'No, we have just finished Zuhr.' He said: 'Pray 'Asr.' So we got up and prayed, and when we finished he said: 'I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: "That is the prayer of the hypocrite: he sits and delays 'Asr prayer until (the sun) is between the horns of the Shaitan, then he gets up and pecks four (Rak'ahs) in which he only remembers Allah a little.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 511
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 18
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 512
It was narrated from Salim, from his father, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"The one who misses 'Asr prayer, it is as if he has been robbed of his family and his wealth."
It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The one who misses 'Asr prayer, it is as if he has been robbed of his family and his wealth."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 19
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 513
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Chapter: The End Of The Time For 'Asr

It was narrated from Jabir bin 'Abdullah that Jibril came to the Prophet (ﷺ) to teach him the times of prayer. Jibril went forward, with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) behind him and the people behind the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and he prayed Zurh when the sun had passed its zenith. Then he came to him when the shadow of a person was equal to his height, and did as he had done before; Jibril went forward, with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) behind him and the people behind the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and he prayed 'Asr. Then Jibril came to him when the sun had set; Jibril went forward, with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) behind him and the people behind the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and he prayed Al-Ghadah. [1] Then he came to him on the second day when a man's shadow was equal to his height, and did as he had done the day before, he prayed Zuhr. Then he came to him when the shadow of a man was twice his height, and did what he had done the day before, and prayed 'Asr. Then he came to him when the sun had set and did what he had done the day before, and prayed Maghrib. Then we slept and got up, and slept and got up again. Then he came to him and did what he had done the day before and prayed 'Isha.' The he came to him when the (the light of) dawn was spread (on the horizon) [2] and the starts were still clear in the sky, and he did the same as he had done the day before, and prayed Al-Ghadah. Then he said:
' The time between these two is the time for prayer.'" [1] Meaning Fajr, the morning prayer. [2] The Fajr prayer was elongated because the Prophet recited at length during the prayer, so that it ended just before sunrise. That defined the end of the time for Fajr, as the beginning of the time was defined by the moment when he started the first Rak'ah.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 513
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 20
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 514
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Chapter: Whoever Catches Two Rak'ahs Of 'Asr Prayer

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever catches up with two Rak'ahs of 'Asr prayer before the sun sets, or one Rak'ah of the Subh prayer before the sun rises, has caught it."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 514
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 21
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 515
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever catches up with one Rak'ah of 'Asr prayer before the sun sets, or catches up with one Rak'ah of Fajr before the sun rises, has caught it."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 515
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 22
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 516
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
"If any one of you catches the first prostration of 'Asr prayer before the sun sets, let him complete his prayer, and if he catches up with the first prostration of Fajr prayer before the sub rises, let him complete his prayer."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 516
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 23
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 517
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever catches up with a Rak'ah of the Subh prayer before the sun rises, then he has caught up with Subh, and whoever catches up with a Rak'ah of 'Asr prayer before the sun sets, then he has caught up with 'Asr."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 517
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 24
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 518
It was narrated from Nasr bin 'Abdur-Rahman, from his grandfather Mu'adh, that he performed Tawaf with Mu'adh bin 'Afra' but he did not pray. "I said:
'Are you not going to pray?' He said: 'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'There is no prayer after 'Asr until the sun has set, nor after Subh until the sun has risen.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 518
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 25
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 519
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Chapter: The Beginning Of The Time For Maghrib

It was narrated from Sulaiman bin Buraidah that his father said:
"A man came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and asked him about the times of prayer. He said: 'Stay with us for these two days.' Then he told Bilal to say the Iqamah at dawn and he prayed Fajr. Then he told him to do that when the sun had passed its zenith and he prayed Zuhr. Then he told him to do that when the sun was still bright, and he said the Iqamah for 'Asr. Then he told him to do that when the last part of the sun had dissapeared, and he said the Iqamah for Maghrib. Then he told him to do that when the twilight had disappeared and he said the Iqamah for 'Isha'. The following day, he prayed Fajr when there was light, then he delayed Zuhr until it was cooler, and waited until it was much cooler before praying 'Asr but the sun was still clear, so he prayed 'Asr later than on the first day. Then he prayed Maghrib before the twilight disappeared. Then he told him to say the Iqamah for 'Isha' when one-third of the night had passed, and he prayed, then he said: 'Where is the one who was asking about the times of prayer? The times of your prayer are between the times you have seen.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 519
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 26
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 520
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Chapter: Hastening To Pray Maghrib

It was narrated from a man of Aslam, who was one of the Companions of the Prophet (ﷺ), that they used to pray Maghrib with the Prophet (ﷺ),then they would go back to their families in the furthest part of Al-Madinah, shooting arrows and seeing where they landed. [1] [1] Because it was still bright enough.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 520
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 27
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 521
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Chapter: Delaying Maghrib

It was narrated that Abu Basrah Al-Ghifari said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led us in praying 'Asr in Al-Mukhammas. He said: 'This prayer was enjoined upon those who came before you, but they neglected it. Whoever prays it regularly will have a two-fold reward, and there is no prayer after it until the Shahid appears." And the Shahid is "the star." [1] [1] This is a statement of one of the narrators, and Allah knows best.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 521
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 28
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 522
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Chapter: The End Of The Time For Maghrib

It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr - and (one of the narrators) Shu'bah said:
"Sometimes he (Qatadah, his teacher) narrated it as a Marfu' report and sometimes he did not" - "The time for Zuhr prayer is until 'Asr comes, and the time for 'Asr prayer is until the sun turns yellow. the time for Maghrib is until the twilight disappears, and the time for 'Isha' is until the night is halfway through, and the time for Subh is until the sun rises."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 522
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 29
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 523
Abu Bakr bin Abi Musa narrated that his father said:
"A man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) asking him about the times of prayer, and he did not answer him. He told Bilal to say the Iqamah at dawn broke, then he told him to say the Iqamah for Zuhr when the sun had passed its zenith and a person would say: 'It is the middle of the day,' but he (the Prophet (ﷺ)) knew better. Then he told him to say the Iqamah for 'Asr when the sun was still high. Then he told him to say the Iqamah for Maghrib when the sun had set. Then he told him to say the Iqamah for 'Isha' when the twilight had dissapeared. Then the next day he told him to say the Iqamah for Fajr, at a time such that when after he had finished one would say: 'The sun has risen.' Then he delayed Zuhr until it was nearly the time of 'Asr compared to the day before. Then he delayed 'Asr, to a time such that when he finished one would say: 'The su has turned red.' Then he delayed Maghrib until the twilight was about to disappear. Then he delayed 'Isha' until one-third of the night had passed. Then he said: 'The time (for prayer) is between these times.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 523
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 30
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 524
Al-Husain bin Bashir bin Sallam narrated that his father said:
"Muhammad bin 'Ali and I entered upon Jabir bin 'Abdullah Al-Ansari. We said to him: 'Tell us about the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).' That was at the time of Al-Hajjaj bin Yusuf. He said: 'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came out and prayed Zuhr when the sun had passed its zenith and the shadow (of a thing) was the length of a sandal-strap. Then he prayed 'Asr when the shadow of a man was the length of a sandal-strap plus his height. Then he prayed Maghrib when the sun had set. Then he prayed 'Isha' when the twilight disappeared. Then he prayed Fajr when dawn broke. The next day he prayed Zuhr when a man's shadow was equal to his height. Then he prayed 'Asr when a man's shadow was twice his height, and (the time between the prayer and sunset) lasted as long as it takes a swift rider to reach Dhul-Hulaifah. Then he prayed Maghrib when the sun set, then he prayed 'Isha' when one-third or one-half of the night had passed'" - (One of the narrators) Zaid, was not sure - "then he prayed Fajr when it had become bright."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 524
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 31
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 525
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Chapter: That It Is Disliked To Sleep After The Maghrib Prayer

Sayyar bin Salamah said:
"I entered upon Abu Barzah, and my fatehr asked him: 'How did the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) pray the prescribed prayers?' He said: 'He used to pray Zuhr, which you call Al-Uula (the first) when the sun passed its zenith; he used to pray 'Asr when one of us could go back to his hoome in the farthest part of Al-Madinah while the sun was still bright.' I forgot what he said about Maghrib. 'And he used to like to delay 'Isha', which you call Al-'Atamah, and he did not like to sleep before it nor talk after it. And he used to finish the Al-Ghadah (Fajr) prayer when a man could recognize his neighbor, and he used to recite (in it) between sixty and one hundred verses.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 525
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 32
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 526
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Chapter: The Beginning Of The Time For 'Isha'

Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:
"Jibril, peace be upon him, came to the Prophet (ﷺ) when the sun had passed its zenith and said: 'Get up, O Muhammad, and pray Zuhr when the sun has passed its zenith.' Then he waited until a man's shadow was equal to his height. Then he came to him for 'Asr and said: 'Get up, O Muhammad, and pray 'Asr.' Then he waited until the sunset, then he came to him and said: 'Get up, O Muhammad, and pray Maghrib.' So he got up and prayed it when the sun had set. Then he waited until the twilight disappeared, then he came to him and said: 'Get up, O Muhammad, and pray 'Isha'.' So he got up and prayed it. Then he came to him when dawn broke and said: 'Get up, O Muhammad, and pray.' So he got up and prayed Subh.' So he got up and prayed Subh. Then he came to him the next day when a man's shadow was equal to his height, and said: 'Get up, O Muhammad, and pray.' So he prayed Zuhr. Then Jibril came to him when a man's shadow was equal to twice his length and said: 'Get up, O Muhammad, and pray.' So he prayed 'Asr. Then he came to him for Maghrib when the sun set, at exactly the same time as the day before, and said: 'Get up, O Muhammad, and pray.' So he prayed Maghrib. Then he came to him for 'Isha' when the first third of the night had passed, and said: 'Get up and pray.' So he prayed 'Isha'. Then he came to him for Subh when it had become very bright, and said: 'Get up and pray.' So he prayed Subh. Then he said: 'The times of prayer one between those two (limits).'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 526
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 33
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 527
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Chapter: Hastening To Pray 'Isha'

It was narrated that Muhammad bin 'Amr bin Hasan said:
"Al-Hajjaj arrived, and we asked Jabir bin 'Abdullah, who said: 'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed Zuhr at the time of intense heat, [1] and 'Asr when the sun was white and clear, and Maghrib when the sun set, and with 'Isha' it would depend - if he saw that the people had gathered, he would pray early, and if he saw that they had not come yet, he would delay it.'" [1] Meaning, at the earliest time.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 527
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 34
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 528
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Chapter: Twilight

It was narrated that An-Nu'man bin Bashir said:
"I am the most knowledgeable of people about the time of the 'Isha' prayer. The Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray it when the moon set on the third night of the month."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 528
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 35
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 529
It was narrated that An-Nu'man bin Bashir said:
"By Allah, I am the most knowledgeable of people about the time of the 'Isha' prayers. The Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray it when the moon set on the third night of the month."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 529
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 36
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 530
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Chapter: What Is Recommended Regarding Delaying 'Isha'

Sayyar bin Salamah said:
"My father and I entered upon Abu Barzah, and my father said to him: 'How did the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) pray the prescribed prayers?' He said: He used to pray Zuhr, which you call Al-Uala (the first) when the sun passed its zenith; he used to pray 'Asr then one of us could go back to his home in the farthest part of Al-Madinah when the sun was still bright.'" - He said: "I forgot what he said to me about Maghrib." - "And he used to like to delay 'Isha', which you call Al-'Atamah, and he did not like to sleep before it nor speak after it. And he used to finish the Al-Ghadah (Fajr) prayer when a man could recognize his neighbor, and he used to recite between sixty and one hundred verses.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 530
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 37
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 531
It was narrated that Ibn Juraij said:
"I said to 'Ata': 'What is the best time you think I should pray Al-'Atamah, either in congregation or on my own?' He said: 'I heard Ibn 'Abbas say: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) delayed Al-'Atamah one night until the people had slept and woken up, then slept and woken up again. Then 'Umar got up and said: 'The prayer, the prayer!'" 'Ata' said: 'Ibn 'Abbas said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came out, and it is as if I can see him now, with water dripping from his head, putting his hand on the side of his head. [He said: "And he indicated (how)"].'" I checked with 'Ata' how the Prophet (ﷺ) put his hand on his head, and he showed me the same way as Ibn 'Abbas had done. 'Ata' spread his fingers a little, then placed them with the tips of his fingers on his forehead, then he drew his fingers together on his head until his thumb touched the edge of the ear that is next to the face, then moved it to his temple and forehead, then he said: 'Were it not that I would impose too much difficulty for my Ummah, I would have commanded them to offer this prayer only at this time.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 531
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 38
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 532
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"The Prophet (ﷺ) delayed 'Isha' one night until part of the night had passed. Then 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, got up and called out: 'The prayer, O Messenger of Allah! The women and children have gone to sleep.' Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came out with water dripping from his head, saying: 'This is (the best) time (for 'Isha'), were it not that this would be too difficult for my Ummah.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 532
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 39
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 533
It was narrated that Jabir bin Samurah said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to delay the later 'Isha'."[1] [1] It is described as the later 'Isha' prayer because the Maghrib prayer is sometimes called 'Isha' prayer, but it is the first 'Isha'. Some scholars are of the opinion that it is disliked to call Maghrib 'Isha' without qualifying it as the first 'Isha'. See Fath Al-Bari.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 533
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 40
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 534
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"Were it not that I would impose too much difficulty on my Ummah, I would have commanded them to delay 'Isha' and to use the Siwak for every prayer."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 534
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 41
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 535
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Chapter: The End Of The Time For 'Isha'

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) delayed A;-'Atamah one night, and 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, called out to him: 'The women and children have gone to sleep.' The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came out and said: 'No one is waiting for it except you.' At that time no prayer was offered except in Al-Madinah. Then he said: 'Pray it between the time when the twilight disappears and when one-third of the night has passed.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 535
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 42
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 536
It was narrated that 'Aishah the Mother of the Believers said:
"The Prophet (ﷺ) delayed the prayer one night until most of the night had passed and the people in the Masjid had gone home to sleep, then he went out and prayed, and said: 'This is indeed its (prayer) time, were it not that I would impose too much difficulty on my Ummah.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 536
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 43
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 537
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"We stayed in the Masjid one night waiting for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) to pray 'Isha'. He came out to us when one-third of the night or more had passed, and he said when he came out: 'You are waiting for a prayer for which the followers of no other religion are waiting. Were it not that I would impose too much difficulty on my Ummah, I would have led them in prayer at this time.' Then he commanded the Mu'adhdhin to say the Iqamah and he prayed."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 537
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 44
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 538
It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led us in Maghrib prayer, then he did not come out to us until half the night had passed. Then he came out and led them in prayer, then he said: 'The people have prayed and gone to sleep, but you are still in a state of prayer so long as you are waiting for the prayer. Were it not for the weakness of the weak and, the sickness of the sick, I would have commanded that this prayer be delayed until halfway through the night.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 538
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 45
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 539
Humaid said:
"Anas was asked: 'Did the Prophet (ﷺ) use a ring?' He said: 'Yes. One night he delayed the later 'Isha' prayer, until almost halfway through the night. When he prayed the Prophet (ﷺ) turned his face toward us and said: 'You are still in a state of prayer so long as you waiting for it.'" Anas said: 'It is as if I can see the luster of his ring.' According to the narration of 'Ali - that is, Ibn Hujr - "until halfway through the night."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 539
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 46
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 540
22

Chapter: Concession Allowing 'Isha' To Be Called "Al-'Atamah"

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"If the people knew what (virtue) there was in the call to prayer and the first row, and they not find any way to get to do that [1] other than by drawing lots, they would do that. If they knew what (virtue) there was in coming early to prayer, they would compete to be first in the Masjid. If they knew what (virtue) there was in Al-'Atamah and Subh, they would come to them even if they had to crawl." [1] Indicating the two mentioned items: that is the call to prayer and praying in the first row.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 540
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 47
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 541
23

Chapter: It Is Disapproved To Call 'Isha'

It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Do not let the Bedouin make you change the name of this prayer of yours, for they delay the prayer until it is very dark because of their preoccupation with camels and milking them. Verily, it is 'Isha'.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 541
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 48
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 542
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say on the Minbar: 'Do not let the Bedouin make you change the name of your prayer; verily, it is 'Isha'.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 542
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 49
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 543
24

Chapter: The Beginning Of The Time For Subh

Ja'far bin Muhammad bin 'Ali bin Al-Husain narrated from his father, that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed Subh as soon as he was certain the dawn had appeared."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 543
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 50
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 544
Humaid narrated from Ans that a man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and asked him about the time of the Subh prayer. The following morning he commanded that the Iqamah for prayer be said when dawn broke, and he led us in prayer. The next day when there was light he commanded that the Iqamah for prayer be said and he led us in prayer. Then he said:
"Where is the one who was asking about the time for prayer? (It is) between these two times."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 544
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 51
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 545
25

Chapter: At-Taghlis (Praying Fajr While It Is Still Dark) While a Resident

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) has prayed Subh, the women would depart, wrapped in their wrappers, unrecognizable because of the darkness."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 545
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 52
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 546
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The women used to pray Subh with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), wrapped in their wrappers, then they would return, and no one would recognize them because of the darkness."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 546
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 53
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 547
26

Chapter: At-Taghlis (Praying Fajr While It Is Still Dark) While Travelling

It was narrated that Anas said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed Fajr on the day of Khaibar during the time it was still dark, when he was near the enemy. Then he attacked them and said: 'Allahu Akbar! Khaibar is destroyed!' Twice. 'Then, when it descends in their courtyard, evil will be the morning for those who had been warned!'" [1] [1] As-Saffat 37:177
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 547
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 54
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 548
27

Chapter: Al-Isfar (Praying fajr When It Has Become Lighter)

It was narrated from Rafi' bin Khadij that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
"Pray Fajr when the dawn shines."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 548
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 55
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 549
It was narrated from Mahmud bin Labid, from some men among his people who were of the Ansar, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"The more you delay Fajr, the greater the reward."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 549
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 56
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 550
28

Chapter: Whoever Catches Up With A Rak'ah Of The Subh Prayer

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever catches up with a prostration of Subh before the sun rises, then he has caught up with it; and whoever catches up with a prostration of 'Asr before the sun sets, then he has caught up with it."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 550
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 57
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 551
It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever catches up with a Rak'ah of Fajr before the sun rises, then he has caught up with it; and whoever catches up with a Rak'ah of 'Asr before the sun sets, then he has caught up with it."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 551
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 58
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 552
29

Chapter: The End Of The Time For Subh

It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray Zuhr when the sun passed its zenith, and he would pray 'Asr between these two prayers; and he would pray Maghrib when the sun had set, and he used to pray 'Isha' when the twilight had disappeared," then he said straight after that: "And he would pray Fajr when a man could see clearly."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 552
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 59
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 553
30

Chapter: Whoever Catches Up With A Rak'ah Of The Prayer

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever catches up with a Rak'ah of the prayer, then he has caught up with the prayer."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 553
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 60
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 554
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever catches up with a Rak'ah of the prayer, then he has caught up with it."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 554
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 61
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 555
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever catches up with a Rak'ah of the prayer, then he has caught up with the prayer."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 555
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 62
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 556
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever catches up with a Rak'ah of the prayer has caught up with it."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 556
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 63
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 557
It was narrated from Salim, from his father, that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever catches up with with a Rak'ah of Jumu'ah or any other (prayer), his prayer is complete."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 557
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 64
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 558
It was narrated from Salim that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever catches up with a Rak'ah of one of the prayers has caught up with it, except that he has to make up the portion that he missed."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 558
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 65
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 559
31

Chapter: Times During Which Salah Is Prohibited

It was narrated from 'Abdullah As-Sunabihi that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"The sun rises and with it the horn of the Shaitan, then when it is fully risen, he goes away. Then when it approaches the meridian he comes near to it, and when it has passed the zenith he goes away. Then when it is close to setting, he comes near to it, then when it has set, he goes away." And the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade praying at those times.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 559
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 66
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 560
It was narrated that Musa bin 'Ali bin Rabah said:
"I heard my father say: 'I heard 'Uqbah bin 'Amir Al-Juhani say: There are three times during which the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade us to pray in or bury our dead: When the sun has clearly stated to rise, until it is fully risen; when it is directly overhead at noon, until it has passed its zenith; and when it is close to setting, until it has fully set.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 560
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 67
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 561
32

Chapter: The Prohibition Of Praying After Subh

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) forbade praying after 'Asr until the sun had set, and after Subh until the sun had risen.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 561
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 68
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 562
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"I heard more than one of the Companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) - including 'Umar who was one of the dearest of them to me - that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade praying after Fajr until the sun had risen, and praying after 'Asr until the sun had set."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 562
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 69
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 563
33

Chapter: The Prohibition Of Praying While The Sun Is Rising

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"No one of you should deliberately try to pray when the sun is rising, or when it is setting."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 563
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 70
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 564
It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade praying when the sun is rising or setting.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 564
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 71
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 565
34

Chapter: The Prohibition Of Praying At Midday

It was narrated from Musa bin 'Ali that his father said:
"I heard 'Uqbah bin 'Amir say: 'There are three times during which the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade us from praying or burying our dead: When the sun had clearly started to rise until it was fully risen, when it was directly overhead at noon until it has passed the zenith, and when it was close to setting until it had fully set.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 565
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 72
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 566
35

Chapter: The Prohibition Of Praying After 'Asr

It was narrated from Damrah bin Sa'eed that he heard Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri say:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade praying after Subh until the sun had risen, and praying after 'Asr until the sun had set."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 566
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 73
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 567
It was narrated from 'Ata' bin Yazid that he heard Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri say:
"I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: 'There is no prayer after Fajr until the sun has clearly risen, and no prayer after 'Asr until the sun has fully set.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 567
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 74
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 568
(Another chain) from Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri, from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) with a similar report.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 568
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 75
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 569
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) forbade praying after 'Asr.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 569
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 76
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 570
It was narrated from Ibn Tawus that his father said:
"'Aishah, may Allah be please with her, said: 'Umar, may Allah be please with him, is not correct, rather the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) only prohibited, as he said: 'Do no deliberately seek to pray when the sun is rising or when it is setting, for it rises between the horns of a Shaitan."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 77
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 571
Ibn 'Umar said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'When the edge of the sun rises, then delay prayer until it has fully risen, and when the edge of the sun starts to set, delay prayer until it has fully set.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 571
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 78
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 572
Abu Yahya Sulaim bin 'Amir, Damrah bin Habib and Abu Talhah Nu'aim bin Ziyad said:
"We heard Abu Umamah Al-Bahili say: 'I heard 'Amrah bin 'Abasah say: I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, is there any moment which brings one close to Allah than another, or any moment that should be sought out for remembering Allah? He said: 'Yes, the closest that the Lord is to His slave is in the last part of the night, so if you can be among those who remember Allah at that time, then do so. For prayer is attended and witnessed (by the angels) until the sun rises, then it rises between the two horns of the Shaitan, that is the time when the disbelievers pray, so do not pray until the sun had risen to the height of a spear and its rays have disappeared. Then prayer is attended and witness (by the angels) until the sun is directly overhead at midday, and that is the time when the gates of Hell are opened and it is stoked up. So do not pray until the shadows appear. Then prayer is attended and witnessed (by angels) until the sun sets, and it sets between the horns of a Shaitan, and that is the time when the disbelievers pray.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 572
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 79
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 573
36

Chapter: Concession Allowing Prayer After 'Asr

It was narrated that 'Ali said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)forbade praying after 'Asr unless the sun was still white, clear and high."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 573
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 80
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 574
It was narrated that Hisham said:
"My father told me: 'Aishah said: 'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) never neglected to pray two Rak'ahs after 'Asr in my house.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 574
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 81
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 575
It was narrated that Al-Aswad said:
'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) never entered upon me after 'Asr but he prayed them (the two Rak'ahs)."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 575
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 82
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 576
It was narrated that Abu Ishaq said:
"I heard Masruq and Al-Aswad say: We bear witness that 'Aishah said: 'When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was with me after 'Asr, he would pray them (these two Rak'ahs).'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 576
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 83
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 577
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"There are two prayers that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) never neglected to pray them in my house secretly nor publicly: Two Rak'ahs before Fajr and two Rak'ahs after 'Asr."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 577
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 84
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 578
It was narrated from Abu Salamah that he asked 'Aishah about the two prostrations (Rak'ahs) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray after 'Asr. She said:
"He used to pray them before 'Asr, but if he got distracted or forgot them, he would pray them after 'Asr, and if he did a prayer he would be constant in it."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 578
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 85
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 579
It was narrated from Umm Salamah that the Prophet (ﷺ) once prayed two Rak'ahs after 'Asr in her house. She asked him about that and he said:
"They are two Rak'ahs that I used to pray after Zuhr, but I got distracted and forgot them until I prayed 'Asr."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 579
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 86
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 580
It was narrated that Umm Salamah said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) got distracted and did not pray the two Rak'ahs before 'Asr so he prayed them after 'Asr."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 580
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 87
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 581
37

Chapter: Concession Regarding Prayer Before The Sun Sets

'Imran bin Hudair said:
"I asked Lahiq about the two Rak'ahs before sunset. He said: "Abdullah bin Az-Zubair used to pray them, and Mu'awiyah sent word to him asking: 'What are these two Rak'ahs at sunset?' He had to refer to Umm Salamah, and Umm Salamah said: 'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray two Rak'ahs before 'Asr, then he was distracted and did not pray them, so he prayed them when the sun set, and I never saw him pray them before or after that.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 581
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 88
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 582
38

Chapter: Concession Allowing Prayer Before Maghrib

It was narrated from Yazid bin Abi Habib that Abu Al-Khair told him:
"Abu Tamim Al-Jaishani stood up to pray two Rak'ahs before Maghrib, and I said to 'Uqbah bin 'Amir: 'Look at this man, what prayer is he praying?' He turned and looked at him, and said: 'This is a prayer that we used to pray at the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 582
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 89
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 583
39

Chapter: Prayer After The Appearance of Dawn

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that Hafsah said:
"When the dawn appears, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would only pray two short Rak'ahs."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 583
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 90
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 584
40

Chapter: Permission To (Continue) Praying Until One Prays Subh

It was narrated that 'Amr bin 'Abasah said:
"I came to the Messenger of Allah, who became Muslim with you?' He said: 'Free men and slaves.' I said: 'Is there any moment which brings one closer to Allah than another?' He said: 'Yes, the last part of the night, so pray as much as you want until you pray Subh, then stop until the sun has risen until and it looks like a shield and (its shinning)spreads. Then pray as much as you want until an object's shadow is at its shortest, then stop until the sun passes its zenith, for Hell is stoked at midday. Then pray 'Asr, then stop until you pray 'Asr, then stop until the sun has set, for it sets between the horns of a Shaitan and rises between the horns of a Shaitan.'" [1] [1] Similar has been recorded by Muslim.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 584
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 91
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 585
41

Chapter: Permission To Pray At All Times In Makkah

It was narrated from Jubair bin Mut'im that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
"O Banu 'Abd Manaf, do not prevent anyone from circumambulating this House and praying at any time he wants of night or day."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 585
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 92
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 586
42

Chapter: The Time When A Traveler May Combine Zuhr And 'Asr Prayers

It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"If the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was setting out on a journey before the sun passed its zenith, he would delay Zuhr until the time of 'Asr, then he would stop and combine the prayer. If the sun passed its zenith before he set out, he would pray Zuhr and then set off.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 586
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 93
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 587
It was narrated from Abu At-Tufail 'Amir bin Wathilah that Mu'adh bin Jabal told him that they went out with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in the year of Tabuk, and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was joining Zuhr and 'Asr, and Maghrib and 'Isha'. He delayed the prayer one day then he went out and prayed Zuhr and 'Asr together, then he went in and came out again and prayed Maghrib and 'Isha'.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 587
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 94
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 588
43

Chapter: Explanation Of That

Kathir bin Qarawanda said:
"I asked Salim bin 'Abdullah about how his father prayed when traveling. We asked him: 'Did he combine any of his prayers when traveling?' He said that Safiyyah bint Abi 'Ubaid was married to him, and she wrote to him, when he was at some farmland of his, saying: 'This is the last of my days in this world, and the first day of the Hereafter." [1] He rode quickly to go to her, and when the time for Zuhr came, the Mu'adhdhin said to him: "The prayer, O Abu 'Abdur-Rahman!" But he paid no attention to him until it was between the time for the two prayers, then he stopped and said: "Say the Iqamah and when I say the Taslim, say the Iqamah." Then he rode on again, and when the sun set the Mu'adhdhin said to him; "The prayer!" He said: "Do as you did for Zuhr and 'Asr." When the stars had appeared, he stopped and said to the Mu'adhdhin: "Say the Iqamah and when I say the Taslim, say the Iqamah." He prayed, then when he had finished he turned to us and said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'If any one of you has an urgent need that he fears he may miss, let him pray like this.'" [1] Meaning that she was dying.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 588
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 95
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 589
44

Chapter: Times During Which A Resident May Combine Prayers

It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"I prayed with the Prophet (ﷺ) in Al-Madinah, eight together and seven together. He delayed Zuhr and brought 'Asr forward, and he delayed Maghrib and brought 'Isha' forward."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 589
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 96
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 590
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that he prayed Al-Uula (Zuhr) and 'Asr together in Al-Basrah with nothing in between them, and he prayed Maghrib and 'Isha' together with nothing in between them. He did that because he was busy and Ibn 'Abbas said that he had prayed Zuhr and 'Isha' together with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in Al-Madinah, eight Rak'ahs with nothing in between.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 590
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 97
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 591
45

Chapter: The Time When A Traveler May Combine Maghrib and 'Isha'

It was narrated that Isma'il bin 'Abdur-Rahman, a Shaikh of the Quraish, said:
"I accompanied Ibn 'Umar to Al-Hima. [1] When the sun set I felt too nervous to remind him of the prayer, so he went on until the light on the horizon had disappeared and it was getting dark, then he stopped and prayed Maghrib, three Rak'ahs, then he prayed two Rak'ahs immediately afterwards, then he said: 'This what I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) do.'" [1] A place near Madinah.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 591
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 98
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 592
It was narrated that Az-Zuhri said:
"Salim told me that his father said: 'I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), when he was in a hurry to travel, delaying Maghrib so that he could combine it with 'Isha'.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 592
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 99
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 593
It was narrated that Jabir said:
"The sun set when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was in Makkah, and he joined the two prayers in Sarif.: [1] [1] A valley about 12 km northeast of Makkah on the way to Al-Madinah.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 593
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 100
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 594
It was narrated from Anas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"If the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) wanted to travel quickly, he would delay Zuhr until the time of 'Asr and combine them, and he would delay Maghrib until he combined it with 'Isha' when the twilight had disappeared."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 594
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 101
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 595
Nafi' said:
"I went out with 'Abdullah bin 'Umar on a journey to some of his land. Then someone came to him and said: 'Safiyyah bint Abi 'Ubaid is sick, try to get there before it is too late.' He set out quickly, accompanied by a man of the Quraish. The sun set but he did not pray, although I knew him to be very careful about praying on time. When he slowed down I said: 'The prayer, may Allah have mercy on you.' He turned to me but carried on until the twilight was almost gone, then he stopped and prayed Maghrib, then he said the Iqamah for 'Isha', at that time the twilight had totally disappeared and led us in prayer. Then he turned to us and said: 'If the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was in a hurry to travel he would do this.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 595
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 102
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 596
It was narrated that Nafi' said:
"We came back with Ibn 'Umar from Makkah. One night he kept on travelling until evening came, and we thought that he had forgotten the prayer!' But he kept quiet and kept going until the twilight had almost disappeared, then he stopped and prayed, and when the twilight disappeared he prayed 'Isha'. Then he turned to us and said: This is what we used to do with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) if he was in a hurry to travel.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 596
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 103
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 597
Kathir bin Qarawanda said:
"We asked Salim bin 'Abdullah about prayer while traveling. We said: 'Did 'Abdullah combine any of his prayer while traveling?' He said: 'No, except at Jam'.'[1] Then he paused, and said: 'Safiyyah was married to him, and she sent word to him that she was in her last day in this world and the first day in the Hereafter. So he ride off in a hurry, and I was with him. The time for prayer came and the Mu'adhdhin said to him: 'The prayer, O Abu 'Abdur-Rahman! But he kept going until it was between the time for the two prayer. Then he stopped and said to the Mu'adhdhin: "Say the Iqamah, and when I say the Taslim at the end of Zuhr, say the Iqamah (again) straight away." So he said the Iqamah and he prayed Zuhr, two Rak'ahs, then he said the Iqamah (again) straight away, and he prayed 'Asr, two Rak'ahs. Then he rode off quickly until the sun set and the Mu'adhdhin said to him: "The prayer, O Abu 'Abdur-Rahman!" He said: "Do what you did before." He rode on until the starts appeared, then he stopped and said: "Say the Iqamah, then when I say the Taslim, say the Iqamah. So he said the Iqamah and he prayed Maghrib, three Rak'ahs, then he said the Iqamah (again) straight away and he prayed 'Isha', then he said one Taslim, turning his face. Then he said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'If any one of you has urgent need that he fears he may miss, let him pray like this.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 597
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 104
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 598
46

Chapter: Situations During Which It Is Permissible To Combine Two Prayers

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that if the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was in a hurry to travel, he would combine Maghrib and 'Isha'.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 598
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 105
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 599
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"If the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was in a hurry to travel, or some emergency arose, he would combine Maghrib and 'Isha'."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 599
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 106
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 600
Sufyan said:
"I heard Az-Zuhri say: 'Salim told me that his father said: 'I saw the Prophet (ﷺ), if he was in a hurry to travel, joining Maghrib and 'Isha'."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 600
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 107
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 601
47

Chapter: Combining Two Prayers While A Resident

It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed Zuhr and 'Asr together, and Maghrib and 'Isha' together, when there was no fear and he was not traveling."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 601
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 108
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 602
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray in Al-Madinah combining two prayer. Joining Zuhr and 'Asr, and Maghrib and 'Isha', when there was no fear nor rain. It was said to him:
"Why?" He said: "So that there would not be any hardship on his Ummah."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 602
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 109
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 603
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"I prayed behind the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) eight (Rak'ahs) together and seven (Rak'ahs) together."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 603
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 110
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 604
48

Chapter: Combining Zuhr and 'Asr At 'Arafah

Ja'far bin Muhammad narrated from his father that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) traveled until he came to 'Arafah, where he found that the tent had pitched for him. He stayed there until the sun had passed its zenith, then he called for Al-Qaswa' which was saddled for him. When he reached the bottom of the valley he addressed the people. Then Bilal called the Adhan, then the Iqamah, then he prayed Zuhr, then he called the Iqamah, then he prayed 'Asr, and he did not offer any other prayer in between."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 604
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 111
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 605
49

Chapter: Combining Maghrib and 'Isha' At Al-Muzdalifah

It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Yazid that Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari told him, that during the Farewell Pilgrimage. He prayed with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) Maghrib and 'Isha' prayers together at Al-Muzdalifah.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 605
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 112
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 606
It was narrated that Sa'eed bin Jubair said:
"I was with Ibn 'Umar when he departed from 'Arafah. When he came to Jam' (Al-Muzdalifah), he combined Maghrib and 'Isha', and when he finished he said: 'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) did similar to this in this place.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 606
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 113
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 607
It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Prophet (ﷺ) prayed Maghrib and 'Isha' at Al-Muzdalifah.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 607
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 114
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 608
It was narrated that 'Abdullah said:
"I never saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) combine any two prayers except in Al-Muzdalifah, and on that day he prayed Subh before its time."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 608
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 115
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 609
50

Chapter: How To Combine Prayers

It was narrated from Usamah bin Zaid, whom the Prophet (ﷺ) had seated behind him on his camel on the way from 'Arafah, that when he reached the mountain pass, he dismounted and urinated - and he did not say that he passed water. He (Usamah) said:
"I poured water for him from a small vessel and he performed a light Wudu'. I said to him: 'The prayer.' He said: 'The prayer is still ahead of you.' When he came to Al-Muzdalifah he prayed Maghrib, then they untied the saddles of their mounts and then he prayed 'Isha'."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 609
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 116
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 610
51

Chapter: The Virtue Of Prayer During Its Time

Al-Walid bin Al'Ayzar said:
"I heard Abu 'Amr Ash-Shaibani say: 'The owner of this house - and he pointed to the house of 'Abdullah - said: I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): 'Which deed is most beloved to Allah, may He be exalted?' He said: 'Prayer offered on time, honoring one's parents, and Jihad in the cause of Allah.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 610
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 117
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 611
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud said:
"I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) which action is most beloved to Allah? He said: 'Establishing prayer on time, honoring one's parents and Jihad in the cause of Allah.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 611
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 118
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 612
It was narrated from Ibrahim bin Muhammad bin Al-Muntashir that his father was in the Masjid of 'Amr bin Shurahbil and the Iqamah for prayer was said, so they were waiting for him. He said:
"I was praying Witr, and 'Abdullah was asked: 'Is there any Witr after the Adhan?' He said: "Yes, and after the Iqamah, and he narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) slept and missed the prayer until the sun rose then prayed.'" And the wording is that of Yahya.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 612
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 119
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 613
52

Chapter: Concerning One Who Forgets A Prayer

It was narrated that Anas said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever forgets a prayer, let him pray it when he remembers it."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 613
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 120
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 614
53

Chapter: Concerning One Who Sleeps And Misses A Prayer

It was narrated that Anas said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked about a man who slept and missed the prayer, or forgot it. He said: 'The expiation for that is to pray it when he remembers it.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 614
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 121
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 615
It was narrated that Abu Qatadah said:
"They told the Prophet (ﷺ) that they had slept and missed the prayer. He said: 'There is no negligence when one sleeps, rather negligence is when one is awake. If any one of you forgets a prayer or sleeps and misses it, let him pray it when he remembers it.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 615
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 122
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 616
It was narrated that Abu Qatadah said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'There is no negligence when one sleeps, rather negligence is when one does not offer one prayer until the time of the next prayer comes and he realizes that he has missed a prayer.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 616
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 123
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 617
54

Chapter: Repeating A Prayer That One Missed Because Of Sleep During Its Time The Next Day

It was narrated from Abu Qatadah that when they missed the prayer because they slept until the sun rose, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"Let any one of you pray it during its time tomorrow."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 617
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 124
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 618
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: If you forget a prayer, pray it when you remember it, for Allah says: "and perform the Salah for My remembrance." [1] [1] Ta-Ha 20:14.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 618
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 125
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 619
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever forgets a prayer, let him pray it when he remembers it, for Allah says: and perform the Salah for My remembrance." [1] [1] Ta-Ha 20:14.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 619
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 126
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 620
It was narrated from Ma'mar, from Az-Zuhri, from Sa'eed bin Al-Musayyab, that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever forgets a prayer, let him pray it when he remembers it, for Allah says: "and perform prayer when you remember (li dhikra).'" I said to Az-Zuhri: "Is that how the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited it?" He said: "Yes."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 620
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 127
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 621
55

Chapter: How Should One Who Has Missed A Prayer Make It Up?

It was narrated from Buraid bin Abi Mariam that his father said:
"We were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on a journey, and we kept going one night, then when it was nearly morning the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) dismounted and slept, and the people slept too. We did not wake up until the sun had risen. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) asked the Mu'adhdhin to call the Adhan, then he prayed the two Rak'ahs before Fajr, then he asked him to say the Iqamah, then he led the people in prayer. Then he told us about everything that will happen until the Hour begins."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 621
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 128
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 622
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud said:
"We were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and we were prevented from praying Zuhr, 'Asr, Maghrib and 'Isha'. I felt very upset about that and I said to myself: 'We are with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and (fighting) for the sake of Allah.' Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded Bilal to say the Iqamah and he led us in praying Zuhr. Then he said the Iqamah and he led us in praying 'Asr. Then he said the Iqamah and he led us in praying Maghrib. Then he said the Iqamah and he led us in praying 'Isha'. Then he went around among us and told us: 'There is no group on Earth who is remembering Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, except you.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 622
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 129
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 623
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"We stopped to camp at the end of the night with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and we did not wake up until the sun had risen. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Let each man take hold of his camel's head (and leave), for the Shaitan was here in this place with us.' We did that, then he called for water and performed Wudu', then he prayed two Rak'ahs, then the Iqamah was said and he prayed Al-Ghadah (Fajr)."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 623
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 130
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 624
It was narrated from Nafi' bin Jubair, from his father, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said during a journey:
"Who will watch out for dawn for us, so that we do not sleep and miss the dawn prayer?" Bilal said: 'I will.' He turned to face the direction where the sun woke them up, then they got up. He said: 'Perform Wudu'.' Then Bilal called the Adhan and he prayed two Rak'ahs, and they prayed the two (Sunnah) Rak'ahs of Fajr, then they prayed Fajr."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 624
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 131
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 625
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) set out at nightfall, then stopped to camp at the end of the night, and he did not wake up until the sun had risen or had partly risen. He did not pray until the sun had risen (fully), then he prayed, and that was the 'middle prayer' (Salat Al-Wusta)."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 625
In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 132
English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 626