2 Muharram 144818 June 2026
The Islam of ‘Abdullah ibn Salam (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the status of the following narration? يا معشر اليهود، أروني اثني عشر رجلا يشهدون أن لا إله إلا الله، وأن محمدا رسول الله يحط الله…
Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala.
1 Muharram 144817 June 2026
A Sign of Arrogance According to Abu Yazid Bistami (rahimahullah)
Question What is the reference and Arabic of this? “As long as the servant thinks that there is someone among creation worse than him, he is arrogant.”
1 Muharram 144817 June 2026
Carrying the Bier for Forty Steps
Question What is the status of this Hadith? “Whoever carries the Janazah for forty steps, forty of his major sins will be wiped out.” Ibn Majah
1 Muharram 144817 June 2026
The Conversation Between Hajjaj and Sa’id ibn Al Jubayr (rahimahullah)
Question Before Hajjaj killed Sa’id ibn Jubayr (rahimahullah), a conversation took place wherein Hajjaj asked him his name, his views on Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), Sayyiduna ‘Ali…
29 Dhul Hijjah 144715 June 2026
Praise and Criticism Did Not Affect Malik ibn Dinar (rahimahullah)
Question Can I quote this? “Since I came to know people, I have never been pleased by their praise nor bothered by their criticism.” He was asked, “Why…
26 Dhul Hijjah 144712 June 2026
The Sign of an Accepted Hajj
Question Can I quote this Hadith? “Hajj Mabrur is to return abstinent from this world and desiring the hereafter.”
25 Dhul Hijjah 144711 June 2026
Contentment Brings Barakah
Question What is the reference for this narration? من رضي بما قسم الله له، وسعه وبارك الله له فيه، ومن لم يرض لم يسعه ولم يبارك له فيه
24 Dhul Hijjah 144710 June 2026
A Hadith on Contentment and Barakah
Question Can this be quoted? Allah tests His servant through what He has given him. Whoever is content with what Allah has apportioned for him, Allah blesses him…
23 Dhul Hijjah 14479 June 2026
A Pillar of Light by the ‘Arsh
Question Is this Hadith authentic? «إن لله تبارك وتعالى عمودا من نور بين يدي العرش فإذا قال العبد لا إله إلا الله أهتز ذلك العمود. فيقول الله تبارك…
23 Dhul Hijjah 14479 June 2026
Translation of a Hadith Regarding the Description of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Please can you translate this Hadith for me from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: وقال وهب بن منبه: أوحى الله إلى نبي من أنبياء بني إسرائيل -يقال له: شعياء…
22 Dhul Hijjah 14478 June 2026
A Du’a to Recite Before Hajj
Question Is this a du’a to recite before Hajj? اللهم حجة لا رياء فيها ولا سمعة
19 Dhul Hijjah 14475 June 2026
Knowledge Is the Foundation of True Honour
Question Is this correct? What is the Arabic? “Honour that is not based in knowledge will eventually find its way to humiliation.”
18 Dhul Hijjah 14474 June 2026
Clarification Regarding the Acceptance of a Haji’s Du’a for Forty Days After Returning
Question I have heard that a Hajis du’a is accepted for 40 days after he returns, and that this is mentioned in some Hanbali and Shafi’i Fiqh. Is…
18 Dhul Hijjah 14474 June 2026
The Definition of Extravagance According to Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the authenticity of Ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) definition of wastage? إنفاق المال في غير حقه
17 Dhul Hijjah 14473 June 2026
Another Version of the Hadith on the Punishment for Lying About Dreams
Question Where does this Hadith appear? من كذب في حلمه كلف يوم القيامة عقد شعيرة