Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

6 Rabi'ul Awwal 14414 November 2019

A Narration Regarding the Recital of Quran

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Recite the Quran as long as your hearts are focused [agree on the interpretation] and when you lose focus [disagree] then stop reciting [temporarily]."

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 14411 November 2019

The Angels Are the Companions of Those Who Frequent the Masjid

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The Masjids have pegs [i.e., people who habitually frequent them, like how pegs cling on to what they are attached to]. The angels are their companions. If they are absent the angels search…

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 14411 November 2019

The Three Benefits of Sitting in the Masjid

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The one who sits in the Masjid, [derives at least one benefit from these three]; Either he meets a Muslim brother from whom he may benefit [in terms of Din],…

2 Rabi'ul Awwal 144131 October 2019

Allah Ta’ala Directs Special Mercy Towards the One Engaged in Salah

QuestionWhat is the reference of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Certainly, when a man stands to offer Salah, Allah turns His [special mercies] towards him until he turns away [i.e., completes his Salah] or commits an act against the dedication of Salah"

1 Rabi'ul Awwal 144130 October 2019

Another Query on the Du’a Asking Allah for Ease

QuestionMy final question on the regarding the du'a asking Allah for ease; I have seen a poster wherein the following words are referenced to Sahih Ibn Hibban: اللّٰهُمَّ لَا سَهْلَ إِلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلًا Is this correct?

1 Rabi'ul Awwal 144130 October 2019

The Worst Container Man Can Fill Is His Belly

QuestionIs this a Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) or the statement of a pious person? "Man does not fill a container more evil than his belly"

29 Safar 144129 October 2019

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Explains Islam, Iman and Hijrah

QuestionWhat is the source of this Hadith? عن عمرو بن عبسة قال: قال رجل: يا رسول الله، ما الإسلام؟ قال: أن يُسلم قلبك لله عز وجل، وأن يَسلم المسلمون من لسانك ويدك، قال: فأي الإسلام أفضل؟ قال: الإيمان، قال: وما الإيمان؟ قال: تؤمن بالله وملائكته وكتبه ورسله، والبعث بعد الموت،…