Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

15 Dhul Qa'dah 14416 July 2020

Safety and Security in the Muslim Empire

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? 'Adiy ibn Hatim (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessing be upon him, said: فإن طالت بك حياة، لترين الظعينة ترتحل من الحيرة، حتى تطوف بالكعبة لا تخاف أحدا إلا الله If you live long enough, you will see a woman travelling from…

15 Dhul Qa'dah 14416 July 2020

A Hadith Regarding the Occurrences of the Hereafter

QuestionHow sound is the Hadith in Mustadrak Al Hakim (8751) about the Day of Judgement? The Hadith states that everyone will be given light on Day of Judgement in accordance to their deeds. The Hadith continues to say that among the last people to enter Jannah will fall into prostration…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 14413 July 2020

Another Narration Regarding Sharpening the Blade Before Slaughtering

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once passed by a man who placed his foot on the side of a sheep, as he sharpened his blade. The sheep was observing this. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Why didn't you [do this] before or would you like…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 14413 July 2020

‘Abdur Rahman’s ibn ‘Awf (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Secret to Business Success

QuestionI heard about the following, is it authentic and what is the explanation? Sayyiduna 'Abdur Rahman ibn 'Awf (radiyallahu 'anhu) was asked; "What is the reason of your success? He replied, 'Due to three things; 1) I never refused any profit 2) I sold everything in cash and not on…

9 Dhul Qa'dah 144130 June 2020

Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding Witnessing the Udhiyah/Qurbani Animal Being Slaughtered

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? عن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لفاطمة: «قومي إلى أضحيتك فاشهديها، فإن لك بأول قطرة تقطر من دمها يغفر لك ما سلف من ذنوبك» قالت: يا رسول الله، هذا لنا أهل البيت خاصة أو…

8 Dhul Qa'dah 144129 June 2020

Another Narration Regarding Becoming Impatient in Du’a

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated from Allah's Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) that he said, "There is not a servant who raises his hands such that his armpits become visible, and then he asks Allah for something, except that Allah will give it to him,…

8 Dhul Qa'dah 144129 June 2020

Remaining Steadfast and the Importance of Protecting the Tongue

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sufyan ibn 'Abdillah said: I said: "O Messenger of Allah! Inform me about a matter that I may hold fast to." He said: 'Say: My Lord is Allah, then be steadfast.' I said: "O Messenger of Allah! What do you fear most for me?" So he…

4 Dhul Qa'dah 144125 June 2020

Using Medical Treatments and Medication

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Usamah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Some Bedouins asked: 'O Messenger of Allah, can we treat our ill [by using medication]?' He (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied, 'Yes, O servants of Allah! Use remedies, for indeed Allah did not make a disease but He made a cure…