Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

3 Muharram 144014 September 2018

Ya’la ibn Umayyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Would Make Nafl I’tikaf for an Hour

QuestionKindly provide the exact reference and number for this narration: عن يعلى بن أمية رضي الله عنه قال: إني لأمكث في المسجد الساعة، وما أمكث إلا لأعتكف Sayyiduna Ya'la ibn Umayyah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Sometimes I sit in the Masjid for an hour, for no other reason but i'tikaf [optional…

2 Muharram 144013 September 2018

An Angel Conveys Our Salutations [Durud] to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) by Taking Our Names

QuestionWhat is the explanation and authenticity of the following Hadith? يا عمار، إن لله ملكا أعطاه أسماع الخلائق كلها، وهو قائم على قبري، إذا مت إلى يوم القيامة، فليس أحد من أمتي يصلي علي صلاة إلا أسماه باسمه، واسم أبيه، قال: يا محمد، صلى عليك فلان، فيصلي الرب على ذلك…

1 Muharram 144012 September 2018

“O Son of Adam, Do Not Be Afraid of Any Power or Sovereignty”

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Kindly provide the Arabic text as well O son of Adam, Do not fear -Hadith Qudsi- "Allah Ta'ala said: "O son of Adam do not be afraid of any power or sovereignty. As long as my sovereignty remains and my sovereignty never ceases. O son of…

1 Muharram 144012 September 2018

‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Explains the Virtues of Surah Mulk

QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن عكرمة عن ابن عباس أنه قال لرجل: ألا أتحفك بحديث تفرح به؟ قال: بلى، قال: اقرأ تبارك الذي بيده الملك وعلمها أهلك وجميع ولدك وصبيان بيتك وجيرانك، فإنها المنجية والمجادلة تجادل أو تخاصم يوم القيامة عند ربها لقارئها، وتطلب له أن ينجيه من عذاب النار…

30 Dhul Hijjah 143911 September 2018

Flesh Nourished by Haram Is Deserving of Jahannam

QuestionWhat is the source of this? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "There is no flesh nourished by haram except that Jahannam is most appropriate for it"

30 Dhul Hijjah 143911 September 2018

Patience Is Essential for a Believer

QuestionPlease mention the reference for this narration as well as the Arabic text. Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) said: "A Mu'min is in need of patience just as he is in need of food and drink"

30 Dhul Hijjah 143911 September 2018

A Believer Receives Reward for His Good Deeds in This Life and the Next

QuestionCould you verify this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah Ta'ala does not wrong the Believer even concerning one good action, for he will be rewarded for it [through provision] in this world and awarded for it in the Hereafter. As for the disbeliever, he will be provided…

29 Dhul Hijjah 143910 September 2018

Qiyamah Will Not Come Until Those Who Passed Away Are Envied

QuestionCould you reference the narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Qiyamah will not be established until a man when passing by a grave of someone will say, 'If only I were in his place’"

26 Dhul Hijjah 14397 September 2018

The Du’a of Abu Damdam

QuestionI would like to know if the Hadith about Abu Damdam (radiyallahu 'anhu) is sound and if you could please provide the Arabic.