Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

22 Jumadal Ula 144713 November 2025

Imam Bayhaqi’s (rahimahullah) Commentary on the Hadith about Tawakkul

Question What is the status of the Hadith and the commentary? لو أنكم كنتم توكلون على الله حق توكله لرزقتم كما يرزق الطير تغدو خماصا وتروح بطانا قال الإمام أحمد رحمه الله تعالى: وليس في هذا الحديث دلالة على القعود عن الكسب، بل فيه ما يدل على طلب الرزق؛ لأن…

21 Jumadal Ula 144712 November 2025

Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) perspective on trials and prosperity

Question What is the reference of this narration? ‘Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “It matters not to me in what condition I awaken—whether in circumstances I desire or those I detest—for I know not whether the good lies in what pleases me or in what displeases me.”

20 Jumadal Ula 144711 November 2025

Two of the Worst Qualities in a Person

Question What is the source of this Hadith, and can I quote it? «شر ما في رجل شح هالع وجبن خالع»

16 Jumadal Ula 14477 November 2025

Seek Knowledge and Wisdom Wherever It May Be Found

Question I am searching for a reference for this: “Knowledge is the lost treasure of the believer. Take it, even from the hands of the disbelievers- ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

16 Jumadal Ula 14477 November 2025

Who Has the Greatest Right Over a Woman and a Man?

Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) said: “O Messenger of Allah, who has the greatest right over a woman?” He said: “Her husband.” I said: “Who has the greatest right over a man?” He said: “His mother.”

14 Jumadal Ula 14475 November 2025

Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advice on Acquiring Knowledge

Question What is the reference for this? Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: Acquire knowledge and teach people. Learn along with it dignity and tranquillity and humility for those who teach you, and humility for those whom you teach. Do not be tyrannical scholars and thus base your knowledge upon your…