Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

29 Safar 144129 October 2019

A Narration Mentioning the Hand of Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? لما ناولت فاطمة -رضي الله عنها- أحد ولديها بلالا أو أنسا -رضي الله عنهم- قال أنس: رأيت كفها كأنه فلقة قمر When Fatimah (radiyallahu 'anha) handed over one of her son to Bilal or Anas (radiyallahu 'anhuma), Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I saw…

29 Safar 144129 October 2019

The Trial of This Ummah Is Wealth

QuestionIs this authentic? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Verily, every nation had a trial (fitnah), and the trial of my nation is wealth."

28 Safar 144128 October 2019

The Martyr Is Saved from Trials in the Grave

QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن رجل من أصحاب النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، أن رجلا قال: يا رسول الله، ما بال المؤمنين يفتنون في قبورهم إلا الشهيد؟ قال: «كفى ببارقة السيوف على رأسه فتنة»

28 Safar 144128 October 2019

A Question Regarding the Destruction of the Ka’bah

QuestionIn the following Hadith does ذو السويقتين refer to one individual or does it refer to an entire tribe/group of people? «يخرب الكعبة ذو السويقتين من الحبشة»

28 Safar 144128 October 2019

Allah Ta’ala Has Removed the Pride and Arrogance of the Days of Jahiliyyah

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith and can it be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "God has removed the pride/arrogance of the days of ignorance and boasting about lineage. A person is either a pious believer or an evil sinner and the people are the children of…

24 Safar 144124 October 2019

Caution Against Wearing Clothing Out of Vanity or Pride

QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of this Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever wears a garment [out] of pride and vanity, Allah will turn away from him until he takes it off"

24 Safar 144124 October 2019

A Follow up Query on the Du’a “O Allah There Is Nothing Made Easy Except What You Make Easy”

QuestionWhat is the correct wording of this du'a? اللّٰهُمَّ لَا سَهْلَ إِلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنَ سَهْلًا إِذَا شِئْتَ or is it اللّٰهُمَّ لَا سَهْلَ إِلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزَنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلًا

23 Safar 144123 October 2019

Meaning of Part of a Hadith Regarding the Character of a Muslim Towards Another Muslim

QuestionWhat is the translation of the words "لا يسلمه" in the following Hadith? المسلم أخو المسلم، لا يظلمه ولا يسلمه، من كان في حاجة أخيه كان الله في حاجته، ومن فرج عن مسلم كربة، فرج الله عنه بها كربة من كرب يوم القيامة، ومن ستر مسلما ستره الله يوم القيامة

23 Safar 144123 October 2019

Some Signs of Qiyamah; Wealth and Trade Will Become Widespread

QuestionWhat is the source of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Among the signs of Qiyamah is that wealth will be widespread and in excess, business/trade will be widespread and knowledge/education will be [removed]"

23 Safar 144123 October 2019

A Narration Regarding the Book of Deeds of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The first one of this ummah to be given his book in his right hand will be 'Umar ibnul Khattab and it will shine with rays like the rays of the sun." It was asked, 'Where will Abu Bakr be?'…

22 Safar 144122 October 2019

A Suitable Du’a for Examinations

QuestionKindly inform me if this is a Sunnah/Masnun du'a for examinations? اللّٰهُمَّ لَا سَهْلَ إِلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنَ سَهْلًا إِذَا شِئْتَ