Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

10 Ramadan 143925 May 2018

The Virtue of Waking up for Tahajjud Salah and Awakening One’s Spouse

QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of this Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "If a man awakens his wife at night, and they both offer Salah or both offer two rak'ahs together, they are recorded to be among those who remember Allah Ta'ala in abundance [dhakirin and dhakirat]"

10 Ramadan 143925 May 2018

The Jews Envy Us for Jumu’ah and Our Qiblah

QuestionCould you mention the reference of this narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The Jews do not envy us for anything as much as they envy us for Friday which Allah has guided us and from which they have gone astray and for the qiblah to which Allah has…

7 Ramadan 143922 May 2018

Dawud’s (‘alayhis salam) Piety

QuestionDid Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) say this? "Dawud ('alayhis salam) was the one who would worship [Allah] the most out of all men"

6 Ramadan 143921 May 2018

Allah Ta’ala Forgives the Muslims on the First Night of Ramadan

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that once when the Ramadan month arrived, the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) exclaimed: "'Subhanallah! What a great moment you are about to welcome, and what a great moment is about to dawn on you!' 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said:…

6 Ramadan 143921 May 2018

Advice Given to Abu Dharr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionSomeone in our local Masjid was sharing this lengthy narration in the form of a booklet. However, many said it is a Shi'i narration. Can you kindly clarify the authenticity? Abu Dharr (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that one day, "I entered at midday in the presence of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa…

3 Ramadan 143918 May 2018

A Du’a to Recite Expressing Gratitude to Allah

QuestionPlease provide the reference and Arabic text for this supplication: "O Allah! Any blessing, I or any of Your creation has risen upon is from You alone, You have no partners, all praise and gratitude belongs to You"

3 Ramadan 143918 May 2018

Suhur/Sehri; the Blessed Meal

Questionعن عائشة قالت قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: قربي إلينا الغداء المبارك يعني السحور

2 Ramadan 143917 May 2018

When ‘Ulama Pass Away, This Is a Sign of the Destruction of People

QuestionPlease mention the reference for this narration: حدثنا أبو أسامة قال حدثنا ثابت بن زيد قال أنبأنا هلال بن خباب أبو العلاء قال: سألت سعيد بن جبير، قلت: يا أبا عبد الله، ما علامة هلاك الناس؟ قال: إذا هلك علماؤهم