Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

26 Jumadal Akhirah 144121 February 2020

Another Version of the Hadith Regarding the Severity of Death and the Hereafter

QuestionRegarding your answer here, please provide the full narration as recorded in Tabarani. Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The son of Adam never encountered anything more severe since Allah created him than death and death is the easiest of what is…

25 Jumadal Akhirah 144120 February 2020

Making Du’a in Abundance

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If one of you asks then he should ask in abundance for he asks his Rabb"

22 Jumadal Akhirah 144117 February 2020

A Hadith Regarding a Time Will Come Wherein a Person’s Only Concern Will Be His Belly

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the narration below? Is it suitable to quote? قال أبو عبد الله السلمي: حدثنا محمد بن مالك التيمي بمرو، حدثنا أبو منصور الرباطي، حدثنا محمد بن نهشل بن حميد، حدثنا عبد الله بن رجاء، عن إسرائيل، عن أبي إسحاق، عن الحارث، عن علي، رفعه: أتي…

19 Jumadal Akhirah 144114 February 2020

Ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) on Seeking Excuses for a Muslim Brother

QuestionWhat is the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Muhammad ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) said: "If some news reaches you about your brother [i.e., an error or sin of his] then seek an excuse for him. If you do not find an excuse for him, then you should still say:…

19 Jumadal Akhirah 144114 February 2020

Authenticity of the Narration Regarding Good Rulers and Evil Rulers

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and Arabic text of the narration you have answered here? Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) asked Allah Ta'ala: "O my Rabb! Your Majesty lies in the Heavens while we are on earth. What is the sign of Your Wrath and Pleasure? Allah Ta'ala said: "When I appoint…

18 Jumadal Akhirah 144113 February 2020

The Punishment for Learning the Quran But Not Practising Upon It

QuestionNabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said about a dream he had: "The man whose head was being crushed by a rock was someone who learnt the Quran but then cast it aside it and slept through the obligatory prayer."