Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

22 Jumadal Ula 144029 January 2019

The Mufarridun; Those Who Remember Allah Ta’ala in Abundance

QuestionHow authentic is this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The Mufarridun have gone ahead! Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) asked, 'Who are the Mufarridun, O Rasulullah?' He replied, 'Those who are devoted intensively to the remembrance of Allah. Allah's remembrance reduces their burdens. Hence, they will come with a little…

22 Jumadal Ula 144029 January 2019

Ghibah [Backbiting] While Fasting

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Two women were fasting. A man said, "O Messenger of Allah! There are two women who are fasting and they have nearly perished out of thirst.' Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) remained silent. The man returned midday and said, 'O Prophet of Allah! They are near…

22 Jumadal Ula 144029 January 2019

Surah Yasin in the Tawrah

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Surah Yasin is called 'Al Mu'immah' in the Tawrah.' It was enquired, 'What is Al Mu'immah?' Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied, 'It contains for its reader the benefits of this world, it removes from him the dread of…

21 Jumadal Ula 144028 January 2019

A Narration on Optional Salah Before the Fard of Maghrib

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? عن عبد الله بن بريدة أن عبد الله المزني، حدثه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم صلى قبل المغرب ركعتين ثم قال صلوا قبل المغرب ركعتين ثم قال عند الثالثة لمن شاء خاف أن يحسبها الناس سنة

18 Jumadal Ula 144025 January 2019

A Du’a to Recite When Leaving for the Masjid

QuestionKindly enlighten me on whether this is suitable for practice? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would recite the following du'a when going to the Masjid: اللهم اجعلني أقرب من تقرب إليك وأوجه من توجه إليك وأنجح من سألك وطلب إليك Allahummaj'alni aqraba man taqarraba ilayka wa awjaha man tawajjaha ilayka…

18 Jumadal Ula 144025 January 2019

Sufyan Thawri’s (rahimahullah) Profound Advices

QuestionWho is this attributed to and could you please mention the reference and Arabic text? "Behave well in your private life and Allah will make your public life excellent. Take care of what is between you and Allah, and He will take care of what is between you and the…

18 Jumadal Ula 144025 January 2019

The Best and Worst of People

QuestionIs this narration authentic? A man said: "O Messenger of Allah! Which of the people are the best?' Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied: 'He whose life is long and his deeds are good.' He asked: 'Then which of the people are the worst?' Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied:…

17 Jumadal Ula 144024 January 2019

A Narration Regarding What Happens When the Sun Sets

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? عن أبي ذر، قال: كنت مع النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم على حمار وعليه برذعة أو قطيفة، قال: وذلك عند غروب الشمس، فقال لي: «يا أبا ذر، هل تدري أين تغيب هذه؟» قال: قلت: الله ورسوله أعلم. قال: «فإنها تغرب في عين…

16 Jumadal Ula 144023 January 2019

Eating Food Which Is at the Bottom of the Pot

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and the explanation of the following: Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) relates "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was keen to eat the food which remained at the bottom of the pot."

16 Jumadal Ula 144023 January 2019

Another Hadith on “Kawthar”; a River in Jannah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I saw a river in Jannah whose banks had tents which were made of pearl. I said: 'What is this O Jibril?' He said: 'This is Al Kawthar which Allah has granted you.'"

16 Jumadal Ula 144023 January 2019

When a Child Says “Bismillah”

QuestionIs the following an authentic narration? It is reported from Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the teacher says to a child, say 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' and the child says so, the teacher, the child and the child's parents are all freed…