Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

15 Dhul Qa'dah 144018 July 2019

Consoling the Deceased’s Family

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this du'a for ta'ziyah (consoling the family of the deceased): Inna lillahi ma akhadha wa lahu ma a'ta wa kullu shay-in 'indahu bi ajalim musamma

15 Dhul Qa'dah 144018 July 2019

Another Version of the Hadith Regarding “Oppressive Leaders and Caution Against Assisting Them”

QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن كعب بن عجرة قال: خرج علينا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ونحن تسعة فقال: «إنه ستكون بعدي أمراء من صدقهم بكذبهم، وأعانهم على ظلمهم، فليس مني ولست منه، وليس بوارد علي الحوض، ومن لم يصدقهم بكذبهم، ولم يعنهم على ظلمهم، فهو مني وأنا منه،…

14 Dhul Qa'dah 144017 July 2019

Another Du’a to Recite When Pelting the Jamarat

QuestionIs the following du'a to be recited at the time of pelting established from the books of Hadith? رغما للشيطان ورضا للرحمن Raghman lish shaytan wa ridan lir Rahman

14 Dhul Qa'dah 144017 July 2019

Jealousy and Hatred; Evil Qualities of the Nations of the Past

QuestionCan you mention the reference this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The disease of the people who passed before you namely jealousy and hatred, has crept into you and it 'shaves'. I do not say that it shaves hair but it shaves and removes the Din"

13 Dhul Qa'dah 144016 July 2019

Anas’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Fatwa Regarding Making Up Missed Fasts of Ramadan

QuestionCan you confirm the source of this verdict of Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu)? عن أنس رضي الله عنه قال: إن شئت فاقض رمضان متتابعا وإن شئت متفرقا If you wish, you could make up the missed fasts of Ramadan consecutively or separately.

13 Dhul Qa'dah 144016 July 2019

Seek Allah’s Protection Against All Trials

QuestionI am looking for the reference of the Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Seek refuge with Allah from all fitnahs, the apparent ones and the hidden ones"

13 Dhul Qa'dah 144016 July 2019

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Would Offer Salah Behind a Certain Pillar

QuestionWhat is the significance of this spot which was sought in the following Hadith? حدثنا يزيد بن أبي عبيد، قال: كنت آتي مع سلمة بن الأكوع فيصلي عند الأسطوانة التي عند المصحف، فقلت: يا أبا مسلم، أراك تتحرى الصلاة عند هذه الأسطوانة، قال: فإني رأيت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم…

13 Dhul Qa'dah 144016 July 2019

Be Moderate in Seeking Sustenance, Do Not Overexert Yourself

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Be moderate in seeking worldly things for everyone will be facilitated for which he was created [i.e., each person will only receive what is predestined for him]"

12 Dhul Qa'dah 144015 July 2019

The Reward for Fulfilling the Obligatory Acts of Wudu

QuestionYour website mentions the high reward for performing wudu correctly, a person's minor sins will be forgiven. If a person sometimes didn't perform his wudu with the all the Sunnah actions, can it be hoped that much of his previous minor sins will still be forgiven?

12 Dhul Qa'dah 144015 July 2019

The Virtue of Bringing up Two Daughters

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If anyone brings up two girls [by taking care of them until they reach the age of puberty], he and I will enter Jannah like these two [fingers], pointing with his [index and middle] fingers." (Tirmidhi)