Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

6 Rajab 144218 February 2021

An Incident Before the Demise of Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this incident? Makhul said, “When Mu’awiyah approached death he gathered his children around him and said to the mother of his sons, ‘Show me the consignment which I entrusted with you.’ She came back with a container that was sealed and locked. We thought…

5 Rajab 144217 February 2021

The Virtue of Rajab Over the Other Months

QuestionPlease advise on the authenticity of this “The virtue of Rajab over the rest of the months as the virtue of the Quran over other words.”

5 Rajab 144217 February 2021

Explanation of the Narration Regarding Giving Charity Without Delay

QuestionI would like to know the level of this Hadith regarding sadaqah and charity repelling calamities. I would also like to know the meaning and any commentary. باكروا بالصدقة فإن البلاء لا يتخطاها “Give charity without delay, for indeed, calamity cannot overcome it” (Tirmidhi)

4 Rajab 144216 February 2021

The Complete Narration Regarding If Someone Insults You, Do Not Retaliate

QuestionPlease can you mention the entire narration which is answered here Sayyiduna Jabir ibn Sulaym (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “…If any person reviles or insults you for something which he finds in you then do not insult him with what you know of…

4 Rajab 144216 February 2021

A River in Jannah Called “Rajab”?

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: إن في الجنة نهرًا يقال له: رجب، أشد بياضًا من اللَّبن، وأحلى من العسل، مَن صام يومًا من رجب، سقاه الله من ذلك النهر “Indeed, there is a river in Jannah that is called ‘Rajab’. It is whiter…

3 Rajab 144215 February 2021

“Accompany the Intelligent, and You Will Be Regarded to Be Part of Them”

QuestionWhat is the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Also, who is it attributed to? ‘Abdullah said: “My father said to me, ‘O my son, accompany the intelligent, and indeed you will be ascribed to them, even if you are not from them! And do not accompany the…

3 Rajab 144215 February 2021

Whoever Fears Allah, Will Be Feared

QuestionPlease confirm the reference of the following statement and if it is a Hadith or a statement of a Sahabi/the pious? “The one who does not fear Allah, fears everything, and the one who fears Allah, everybody fears him.”

28 Jumadal Akhirah 144211 February 2021

Being Cautious with One’s Words and Utterances

QuestionWhat is the authenticity, Arabic text and the complete translation of this Hadith? “Verily a person utters a word, that he deems harmless, but it results in his falling into the depths of Hellfire.”

28 Jumadal Akhirah 144211 February 2021

The Qualities and Signs of an Ostentatious Person

QuestionCould you kindly give a reference for this? It is narrated that Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “There are four qualities of a show-off; He is lazy when alone, he is [only] active when among people, he [only] increases in deeds if he is praised and he decreases actions…

27 Jumadal Akhirah 144210 February 2021

If Someone Insults You, Do Not Retaliate

QuestionIs this a Hadith? “And if a person reviles you and dishonours you with what he knows of you then do not degrade him (back) with what you know of him for the curse (of abuse) will only be upon him.”