Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

1 Ramadan 144124 April 2020

Is Yunus (‘alayhis salam) Attributed to His Father or Mother?

QuestionI have heard that historians say that Yunus ('alayhis salam), like 'Isa ('alayhis salam) had been attributed to his mother, but I read in Sahih Bukhari, wherein mention is made that he is attributed to his father. (Hadith: 3413 "ونسبه الى ابيه") Could you please explain?

28 Sha'ban 144122 April 2020

The Jinn and Devils Imprisoned by Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) Will Emerge Before Qiyamah

QuestionCould you please provide the reference for the Hadith regarding the appearance of Jinn/Shayatin that were imprisoned by Nabi Sulayman ('alayhis salam) in human form near the end of times who will deliver religious talks and mingle with people. Please also provide an explanatory commentary on it, particularly on special…

2 Sha'ban 144127 March 2020

Meaning of Part of a Hadith in Sahih Muslim Regarding the Moon on Laylatul Qadr

QuestionWhat is the meaning of شق جفنة in the following Hadith? عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، قال تذاكرنا ليلة القدر عند رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال أيكم يذكر حين طلع القمر، وهو مثل شق جفنة

29 Rajab 144124 March 2020

Salutations (Durud) to Stop a Plague

QuestionIs the following correct and what is the reference? 'Allamah Sakhawi (rahimahullah) has written: "Abundance of durud (salutations) upon Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) stops a plague"

28 Rajab 144123 March 2020

The Belly Is the Pond of the Body

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? المعدة حوض البدن، والعروق إليها واردة، فإذا صحت المعدة، صدرت العروق بالصحة، وإذا فسدت المعدة، صدرت العروق بالسقم