Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

29 Shawwal 14403 July 2019

The Good Deeds and Evil Deeds of a Child

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once said: "The good deeds of a minor child are recorded in the account of his father or both his parents, but his evil deeds are not recorded, neither in his parents account nor…

29 Shawwal 14403 July 2019

A Du’a After Wudu

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever performs wudu and says: 'Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika ash-hadu al la ilaha illa anta astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayka' (O Allah, You are pure and all praises are due to You. I bear witness…

29 Shawwal 14403 July 2019

Honey Mixed With Water

QuestionIs the following established? Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) said, "The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to drink honey and water first thing in the morning. In it is a hidden cure for the preservation of one's health. None will benefit from it except the intelligent." (Zadul Ma'ad)

28 Shawwal 14402 July 2019

When Should One Recite the Du’a for Protection Against Shirk?

QuestionShould the following du'a for protection against shirk be recited in the morning for protection till the evening and in the evening for protection till the morning? الَّلهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أُشْرِكَ بِكَ وأَنا أَعلَمُ وأَستَغفِرُكَ لما لا أَعلَمُ Allahumma ini aujubika un ushrika bika wa ana a’lamu wa…

28 Shawwal 14402 July 2019

Concealing Wealth

QuestionIn one Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Don't declare your wealth as there are many envious people" What is the status of this Hadith?

28 Shawwal 14402 July 2019

The Virtue of Frequenting the Masjid in the Morning and Evening

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah will prepare for him who goes to the Masjid in the morning and evening an honourable place in Jannah [with good hospitality] each morning and evening that they go."

27 Shawwal 14401 July 2019

Walking Arrogantly Was a Cause for Continuous Punishment

QuestionIs this narration reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A man from a nation before you left his home wearing two green garments boasting and strutting about in them. Allah commanded the earth to swallow him. He will continue sinking in it until the Day of Qiyamah."

27 Shawwal 14401 July 2019

The Danger of Accusing Someone of Disbelief

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration and could you mention the Arabic text as well? Sayyiduna Hudhayfah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Verily, I fear for you that a man will recite the Quran [abundantly], so much so that the splendour of the Quran is…

27 Shawwal 14401 July 2019

Allah Ta’ala Loves to Be Asked

QuestionKindly reference this narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Ask Allah from His bounties, for indeed Allah 'Azza wa Jalla likes to be asked; and the most excellent worship is [patiently] waiting relief [after du'a]."

24 Shawwal 144028 June 2019

Entry Into Jannah Without Accountability for Those Who Forgive People

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "An announcement will be made on the Day of Qiyamah stating, 'Where are all those people who forgave mistakes? They should come forward and collect their reward from their Rabb because every person in the habit of forgiving others is…