Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

19 Dhul Hijjah 143931 August 2018

Having Tawakkul and Reliance on Allah Ta’ala as Birds Do

QuestionCan I get a reference for this Hadith? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: I heard Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) saying: “If you all depend on Allah with due reliance, He would certainly give you provision as He gives it to birds who go forth hungry in the morning and…

19 Dhul Hijjah 143931 August 2018

‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on Truthfulness and Trustworthiness

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this narration. Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Do not let the prayer of a man deceive you nor his fasting. Rather look at the truthfulness of his speech, his trustworthiness whenever he is entrusted, and how he acts whenever he is given…

18 Dhul Hijjah 143930 August 2018

Charity Will Serve as a Shade on the Day of Qiyamah

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "On the Day of Qiyamah, people will be in the shade of the charity [they gave], until it is time for accountability.

18 Dhul Hijjah 143930 August 2018

The Smell of Henna

QuestionDid Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) abstain from the using henna (mehndi) because Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) disliked its odour?

17 Dhul Hijjah 143929 August 2018

A Hadith Qudsi Regarding Salvation

QuestionCan this Hadith Qudsi be quoted? قال الله عز وجل لا ينجو مني عبدي إلا بإداء ما افترضت عليه

17 Dhul Hijjah 143929 August 2018

A Narration Regarding Conditions in Trade

QuestionScholars of Islamic Finance quote the Hadith: المسلمون على شروطهم إلا شرطا حرم حلالا أو أحل حراما Where is this Hadith located and what is the strength?

17 Dhul Hijjah 143929 August 2018

The Virtue of Offering Fajr and ‘Asr Salah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "He who offers Salah before the rising of the sun and before its setting, [i.e., Fajr and 'Asr], would not enter Jahannam."

17 Dhul Hijjah 143929 August 2018

Sell This Life for the Next and You Will Win Both

QuestionPlease mention the reference for this narration as well as the Arabic text. Hasan Al Basri (rahimahullah) said: "O son of Adam! Sell this life for the next and you win both of them. Sell the next life for this and you lose both of them."

16 Dhul Hijjah 143928 August 2018

Regretting and Being Ashamed Over a Sin

QuestionIs this Hadith suitable to quote? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Anyone who did a wrong or committed a sin and is ashamed of it, then this will be his atonement."

16 Dhul Hijjah 143928 August 2018

Those Who Do Not Make Salam Are the Most Miserly

QuestionIs this correct? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The stingiest are those who are miserly with making salam [i.e., greeting first or replying to salam]"

16 Dhul Hijjah 143928 August 2018

Cupping When It’s Extremely Hot

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the weather becomes extremely hot, seek aid in cupping (hijamah), do not allow your blood to rage (boil) such that it kills you."

28 Dhul Qa'dah 143910 August 2018

Reciting Quran Melodiously Should Make You Fear Allah

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration and can it be quoted? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Truly, the person having the best voice with the Qur'an is the one whom, when you hear him recite, you think that he fears Allah."