Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

7 Safar 144018 October 2018

“O Businessmen! Give Sadaqah”

QuestionIs this authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Merchants! In business transactions there occurs useless talk and false oaths, therefore mix it with giving sadaqah [for its atonement]"

7 Safar 144018 October 2018

The Du’a When Entering a Graveyard

QuestionCan you reference this du'a for the graveyard السلام عليكم يا أهل القبور يغفر الله لنا ولكم أنتم سلفنا ونحن بالأثر As salamu 'alaykum ya ahlal qubur yaghfirullahu lana wa lakum antum salafuna wa nahnu bil athar

6 Safar 144017 October 2018

Children Seeking Forgiveness for Their Deceased Parents

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "The one who has passed away will move up in his position, and he will say, 'O my Rabb, what's going on?' It will be said to him, '[This is due to] your child seeking forgiveness for you" (Al Adabul…

4 Safar 144015 October 2018

The Example of the Scholars on Earth Is That of the Stars in the Sky

QuestionPlease mention the reference and Arabic of this quote? Abu Muslim Al Khawlani (rahimahullah) said: "The example of the scholars on earth is that of the stars in the sky; when they appear, the people are guided [they navigate using the stars], but when they disappear, the people get confused…

4 Safar 144015 October 2018

Selling Defective Goods Without Pointing Out the Defect

QuestionHow authentic is this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever sells defective goods without pointing it out, will remain subject to the wrath of Allah, and the angels will continue to curse him."

1 Safar 144012 October 2018

A Narration Regarding a Person Who Neglects the Quran

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? من تعلم القرآن وعلق مصحفه لم يتعاهده ولم ينظر فيه جاء يوم القيامة متعلقا به يقول يا رب العالمين إن عبدك هذا اتخذني مهجورا فاقض بيني وبينه

1 Safar 144012 October 2018

Adhan at the Graveside?

QuestionI received a message from a relative who said that giving adhan at the time of burial is a Sunnah. I can't seem to find this in any Hadith. Can you please comment on this?