12 Muharram 144231 August 2020
The du’a “Rabbi yassir wa la tu’assir”
QuestionDoes the following du’a appear in any Hadith? رَبِّ يَسِّر وَلَا تُعَسِّر Rabbi yassir wa la tu’assir
Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala
12 Muharram 144231 August 2020
Abu Umamah’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Statement Regarding the Importance of Memorising the Quran
QuestionIs this a Hadith or statement of a the Sahabi (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (radiyallahu ‘anhu): “Recite the Quran and do not be deceived [by depending] on the written copies. Verily Allah will never punish a heart that has memorised the Quran”
12 Muharram 144231 August 2020
The Harms of Marrying with the Incorrect Intention
QuestionPlease mention the status of this Hadith. It would be appreciated if you could quote the Arabic text as well. It is mentioned in a Hadith that the person who marries to acquire fame then Allah will increase him in disgrace and the person who marries to acquire wealth…
9 Muharram 144228 August 2020
An Unreliable Virtue of Fasting on ‘Ashura
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever fasts on the day of ‘Ashura (10th of Muharram) will be granted the reward of ten thousand (10 000) angels.”
8 Muharram 144227 August 2020
Imam Ahmad’s (rahimahullah) Extreme Caution Before Coming to a Conclusion on a Fatwa
QuestionImam Ahmad (rahimahullah) said: “I would spend three years thinking about one question before coming to a firm conclusion.” Is there any reference for this quote?
7 Muharram 144226 August 2020
Fasting and Giving Charity on ‘Ashura
Question‘On the authority of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr ibnul ‘As (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) that he said, “Whoever fasts ‘Ashura’ it is as if he has fasted the entire year. And whoever gives charity this day it is like the charity of an entire year.” (Ibn Rajab in Lataiful Ma’arif)
6 Muharram 144225 August 2020
The Number of Scriptures Given to Certain Ambiya
QuestionIs there a Hadith which states the number of scriptures (Sahaif) that Shith (‘alayhis salam), Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam), Idris (‘alayhis salam) were given. If so, what is the authenticity of the Hadith?
6 Muharram 144225 August 2020
A Unique Tree in Jannah in Exchange for Dhikr
QuestionIs this narration reliable? من سبح لله عز وجل تسبيحة، أو حمده تحميدة، أو هلله تهليلة، أو كبره تكبيرا، غرس الله له بها شجرة في الجنة، أصلها ياقوت أحمر، مكللة بالدر، طلعها كثدي الأبكار، أحلى من العسل، وألين من الزبد
6 Muharram 144225 August 2020
Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) View Regarding Reciting Behind the Imam
QuestionIs this Hadith authentically narrated? عن يزيد بن شريك، أنه سأل عمر عن القراءة خلف الإمام، فقال: اقرأ بفاتحة الكتاب، قلت: وإن كنت أنت؟ قال: وإن كنت أنا، قلت: وإن جهرت؟ قال: وإن جهرت Yazid ibn Sharik once asked ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) about reciting behind the Imam. He (radiyallahu…
5 Muharram 144224 August 2020
Prohibition Against Adopting Certain Hairstyles for Women
QuestionIs this such a Hadith? “Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has prohibited women from keeping their head hair up to their shoulders” (Tabarani in Al Mu’jamus Saghir: 370)
5 Muharram 144224 August 2020
A Hadith Stating That Hajj Removes Sins Like How Water Removes Dirt
QuestionIs this a Hadith? “Hajj wipes off sins like how water removes dirt.”
5 Muharram 144224 August 2020
Charity on ‘Ashura
QuestionOne should ensure that he distributes charities on ‘Ashura, the 10th Muharram, because Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever gives charity on the 10th of Muharram will be rewarded for never ever rejecting a beggar.”
2 Muharram 144221 August 2020
A Narration Stating That ‘Ulama Will Be Massacred Before Qiyamah
QuestionWhat is status of following narration? يأتي على الناس زمان يقتل فيه العلماء كما يقتل الكلاب فيا ليت العلماء في ذلك الزمان تحامقوا
2 Muharram 144221 August 2020
Writing “Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim” on the First of Muharram
QuestionIs this authentic? “Whoever, on the first of Muharram, writes down the entire ‘Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim’ on a piece of paper 113 times and keeps it with him, will be saved from all types of calamities and misfortunes”
1 Muharram 144220 August 2020
Is There a Specific Number or Way to Have Black Seeds as a Cure?
QuestionI would like to learn if there is any reliable narration that talks about how many grains of black seed Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to take or the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would suggest consuming? Is there any guideline in Islam on how a person should take black…