Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

14 Rabi'ul Awwal 144112 November 2019

The True Owners of the Wealth That a Person Leaves Behind

QuestionKindly mention the full Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum): "Who among you considers the wealth of his heir dearer to him than his own wealth"

13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144111 November 2019

Ibn Sirin’s (rahimahullah) Advice During Lightning

QuestionWhat is the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Once a man asked Ibn Sirin (rahimahullah): "What do I say if I see lightning?" He said: 'Close your eyes and remember Allah.'"

13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144111 November 2019

Jannah Desires Three People

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Indeed, Jannah desires three [people]; ‘Ali, ‘Ammar, and Salman (radiyallahu 'anhum)."

9 Rabi'ul Awwal 14417 November 2019

A Narration Regarding the Demise of Zakariyya (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionI have heard a Hadith which states that before Zakariyya ('alayhis salam) was killed, he went into a tree and part of his upper garment was left sticking out of the tree. His enemies came and cut the tree in half while he was inside, which led to his death.…

8 Rabi'ul Awwal 14416 November 2019

A Follow up Query on the Hadith Regarding Welcoming Students

QuestionI have seen your answer here regarding the Hadith on welcoming students of knowledge. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "People from the East will come to you to seek knowledge [of Din]. When they come to you, treat them well. Abu Harun 'Abdi (rahimahullah), says: 'Whenever Abu Sa'id (radiyallahu…

7 Rabi'ul Awwal 14415 November 2019

Another Narration on the Virtue of Abundant Sajdah (Prostration)

QuestionWhat is the source of this Hadith? حدثني معدان بن طلحة اليعمري، قال: لقيت ثوبان مولى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، فقلت له: دلني على عمل ينفعني الله به ويدخلني الله الجنة؟ فسكت عني مليا، ثم التفت إلي فقال: عليك بالسجود، فإني سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم…

6 Rabi'ul Awwal 14414 November 2019

A Narration Regarding Musa (‘alayhis salam) on the Day of Resurrection

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? «أنا أول من تنشق عنه الأرض يوم القيامة، فأنفض التراب عن رأسي، فآتي قائمة العرش، فأجد موسى قائما عندها، فلا أدري أنفض التراب عن رأسه قبلي، أو كان ممن استثنى الله»