Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

16 Shawwal 144228 May 2021

How to Prepare for the Waves of Calamities

QuestionCould you provide the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Prepare for the waves of calamities through du’a and turning to Allah in humility.”

14 Shawwal 144226 May 2021

A Follow-up Query Regarding Sitting in the Company of People Affects a Person

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this statement and who said it? Whomsoever sits and spends time in the company of eight types of people, Allah Ta’ala will increase him in certain qualities: Whoever spends time in the company of the wealthy, Allah Ta’ala will increase his love and inclination…

13 Shawwal 144225 May 2021

Opening One’s Fast With Honey

QuestionIs this correct? When breaking your fast, break it with honey. Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) said: “Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to like sweet edible things and honey.”

16 Ramadan 144228 April 2021

Your Parents Are Your Means of Entering Jannah or Jahannam

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Regarding the rights of parents Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “They are either your [means of entering] Jannah or your [means of entering] Jahannam.”

14 Ramadan 144226 April 2021

Virtues of Crying Out of the Fear of Allah

QuestionWhat is the reference and authenticity of the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “There is no eye that is filled with tears except that Allah forbids that entire body from the fire and there are no tears that flow down the cheeks, except that no darkness…

11 Ramadan 144223 April 2021

An Unreliable Hadith Regarding Expenditure in Ramadan

QuestionNabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The expenses spent in Ramadan, Allah will not hold a person accountable for on the Day of Resurrection.” Can this narration be quoted?