Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

15 Shawwal 143929 June 2018

Consolatory Letter to Mu’adh (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionKindly provide guidance as per the authenticity of the consolatory letter to Sayyiduna Mu'adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu 'anhu) which is quite famously quoted: حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَلِيٍّ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ الْحَسَنِ، ثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْجَعْدِ، ثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ عُمَرَ الْمُقْرِئُ، ثَنَا عَبْدُ اللهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْقُرَشِيُّ، عَنْ…

15 Shawwal 143929 June 2018

Saying “La Ilaha Illallah”, the Most Virtuous of Good Deeds

QuestionPlease can you provide a reference for this Hadith and comment on its authenticity. عن أبي ذر قال: قلت: يا رسول الله، أوصني، قال: إذا عملت سيئة فأتبعها حسنة تمحها قال: قلت: يا رسول الله، أمن الحسنات لا إله إلا الله؟ قال: هي أفضل الحسنات

14 Shawwal 143928 June 2018

The Emphasis of Using Fragrance on Friday

QuestionIn the following narration regarding using fragrance on Friday, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: ولو من طيب المرأة Is this imitating women?

14 Shawwal 143928 June 2018

Consulting the Jurists and pious

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) emphasised the importance of both; understanding and piety in his advice to Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) when he asked, "O Messenger of Allah, if we were afflicted with a matter wherein there is no permissibility or prohibition, what do you instruct…

14 Shawwal 143928 June 2018

The Etiquette of Seeking Permission Before Entering

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this? Sayyiduna Kaladah ibn Hambal (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I entered upon Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) without greeting or seeking permission. He said, 'Go back and say: 'As salamu 'alaykum, may I come in?'"

13 Shawwal 143927 June 2018

Caution Against Having the Incorrect Intention When Seeking Knowledge

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration please: Sayyiduna Ka'b ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever seeks knowledge in order to compete with the 'Ulama, or to debate with the foolish, or to draw people's attention, Allah will put him into Jahannam."

13 Shawwal 143927 June 2018

A Narration Regarding Safwan ibn Mu’attal (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Sayyiduna 'Abu Sa'id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) says, "A woman came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) while we were with him. She said: O Messenger of Allah, my husband, Safwan ibn al-Mu'attal, beats me when I pray, makes me break my fast when I keep…

12 Shawwal 143926 June 2018

Whoever Despises the Sultan Allah Disgraces Him

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Can it be quoted? من أهان سلطان الله في الأرض أهانه الله Whoever insults Allah's sultan on earth, Allah disgraces him

12 Shawwal 143926 June 2018

A Hadith on the Signs of Qiyamah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic along with the explanations in brackets? Signs of Qiyamah: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I take oath by The Being Who has sent me with the Truth! The world will come to an end only after [the calamities] of earthquakes, showers of stones (from the…

11 Shawwal 143925 June 2018

Knowledge Is of Three Types

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) says: "Knowledge is of three types: the Clear Book [Quran], an established Sunnah and saying, ’I do not know.’"