Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

26 Dhul Hijjah 14397 September 2018

Fast the Hot Days in Anticipation of the Day of Qiyamah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? "Fast the hot days in anticipation of the Day of Qiyamah and offer two rak'ahs of Salah in the dark night in anticipation of the dark grave." -Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu)-

26 Dhul Hijjah 14397 September 2018

A Sahabiyyah Who Suffered from Epilepsy

QuestionI have heard about a Sahabiyah (radiyallahu 'anhu) at the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) with epilepsy. Kindly quote the Hadith.

25 Dhul Hijjah 14396 September 2018

Hadiths on Racism

QuestionI am looking for an authentic Hadith on racism.

25 Dhul Hijjah 14396 September 2018

Distributing ‘Aqiqah Meat

QuestionPlease mention the reference and authenticity of this narration: It was reported that Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said concerning the meat of 'Aqiqah, "It should be cut into pieces , cooked, eaten and also distributed."

25 Dhul Hijjah 14396 September 2018

The Virtue of Guarding the Muslim Camp

QuestionCan you please provide reference for the narration below: Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was asked about the reward of guarding the Muslim army at night. He replied "Whoever keeps watch of the security of the Muslims for a night, he will receive the…

24 Dhul Hijjah 14395 September 2018

There are Many Avenues of Good

QuestionI am looking for a reference for the following Hadith: الخير كثير وقليل فاعله

24 Dhul Hijjah 14395 September 2018

Allah’s Ta’ala Hospitality in Jannah

QuestionIs this suitable to quote? إن الله تبارك وتعالى يقول لأهل الجنة إذا دخلوها: إن لكل ضيف جزورا، وإني أجزركم اليوم حوتا وثورا، فتجزر لأهل الجنة

24 Dhul Hijjah 14395 September 2018

The Insignificance of This World

QuestionCan you provide the reference for this Hadith: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The life of this world, compared to the Hereafter, is just like when one of you dips his finger in the ocean, let him contemplate how much of [water] his finger would carry?"

23 Dhul Hijjah 14394 September 2018

Riyah Al Qaysi (rahimahullah)

QuestionKindly provide the source of this narration: "I did an audit on myself and discovered that I have forty odd sins. I then asked Allah forgiveness for each sin one hundred thousand (100 000) times"- Riyah Al Qaysi (rahimahullah)

23 Dhul Hijjah 14394 September 2018

A Large Belly Is a Punishment, Not a Blessing

QuestionIs this statement authentically attributed to Umar? عن الحسن أن عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه رأى رجلا عظيم البطن فقال: ما هذا؟ قال: بركة من الله قال: بل عذاب Hasan (rahimahullah) reported: 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) saw a man with a large belly and asked, 'What is…

23 Dhul Hijjah 14394 September 2018

Treat the Sick With the Quran

QuestionWhat is status of following Hadith? عن عائشة أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم دخل عليها وامرأة تعالجها أو ترقيها فقال عالجيها بكتاب الله

23 Dhul Hijjah 14394 September 2018

Two Habits/Traits Which Should Never Be in a Believer

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Can it be quoted Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) related that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "There are two habits which are never present in a believer; Miserliness and bad manners."

22 Dhul Hijjah 14393 September 2018

The Bedouin Who Pulled Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Garment

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the Hadith wherein a Bedouin once pulled Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) roughly by his coat, leaving traces on his neck and said to him: "Load these two camels of mine, for you do not give me anything from your property or from your father's…

22 Dhul Hijjah 14393 September 2018

The Qualities of the Best and Worst of People

QuestionIs this Hadith suitable to quote? خيركم من يرجى خيره ويؤمن شره وشركم من لا يرجى خيره ولا يؤمن شره

22 Dhul Hijjah 14393 September 2018

Seeking Protection from Dajjal and Debt

QuestionCould you reference the narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to invoke Allah in Salah, "O Allah, I seek refuge in you from the punishment of the grave, and from the trial of Dajjal, and from the trial of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge in you…