Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

10 Ramadan 144222 April 2021

Allah Ta’ala Glances Upon the Ummah on the First Night of Ramadan

QuestionI have come across this and it was quoted as a narration. Is this something found in Hadith? “On the first night of Ramadan, Allah Ta’ala gazes upon all of humanity, His creation. If Allah Ta’ala gazes upon someone, He will never distance that person from His presence nor…

8 Ramadan 144220 April 2021

‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Statement Regarding Guarding the Muslim Camp

QuestionIs this a reliable narration? وروي عن نافع عن ابن عمر أنه قدم على عمر بن الخطاب من الرباط فقال له: كم رابطت؟ قال ثلاثين يوما قال: عزمت عليك الا رجعت حتى تتمها أربعين يوما وان رابط أكثر فله أجره

7 Ramadan 144219 April 2021

Authenticity of the Hadith Stating That Suhur Is Full of Blessings

QuestionPlease can you give the authenticity and Arabic text of your previous answer: “Suhur is full of blessings. Hence, do not omit it, even if one is able to have a sip of water at the time of suhur, one should do so, for certainly Allah Ta’ala descends His…

7 Ramadan 144219 April 2021

Women Leaving Their Homes for Their Needs

QuestionIn the following Hadith, what does needs refer to? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “O women! You have been allowed by Allah to go out for your needs.” What does “needs” mean?

3 Ramadan 144215 April 2021

Taking Allah’s Name Before Eating

QuestionWhat is the grading of the following Hadith? “We were with the Prophet when food was presented to him, and I never saw food which had greater blessing when we began to eat, or less when we finished. We asked Allah’s messenger how that was, and he replied, “We…

3 Ramadan 144215 April 2021

Melon and Cucumber With Dates

QuestionIs eating melon and fresh dates and cucumber and fresh dates two separate Sunnahs or is it one and the same Hadith?