Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

23 Sha'ban 14399 May 2018

Do Not Pass a Judgement Until You Hear Out Both Parties

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the narration where Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) to always hear both sides of a story before passing judgement?

22 Sha'ban 14398 May 2018

The Value and Reward of One Years Salah and Fasting

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Talhah ibn 'Ubaydillah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that two men came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) who had accepted Islam at the same time. One of them used to strive more than the other, and so (one day) he fought in a battle and was…

22 Sha'ban 14398 May 2018

‘Ali’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Judgement

QuestionIs the following narration authentic and can it be quoted? Zirr ibn Hubaysh relates this story: Two travellers sat together on the way to their destination to have a meal. One had five loaves of bread. The other had three. A third traveller was passing by and at the request…

22 Sha'ban 14398 May 2018

Make Dhikr When Hearing Thunder

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Remember Allah Ta'ala [make dhikr] when hearing thunder for thunder will not harm the dhakir [the one remembering Allah]"

21 Sha'ban 14397 May 2018

Consuming a Haram Morsel

QuestionI am aware of the Hadith regarding Salah not being accepted for forty days for the one who drinks an alcoholic beverage. What is the authenticity of the following Hadith which states a similar punishment for one who consumes haram food? من أكل لقمة من حرام لم تقبل منه صلاة…

18 Sha'ban 14394 May 2018

A Du’a Asking Allah for the Eternal Bounties of the Hereafter

QuestionIs the following a masnun du'a? اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ النَّعِيمَ الْمُقِيمَ الَّذِي لَا يَحُولُ وَلَا يَزُولُ Allahumma inni as-alukan na'imal muqimal ladhi la yahulu wa la yazulu

18 Sha'ban 14394 May 2018

Fulfil Trusts and Do Not Cheat

QuestionHow authentic is this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Fulfil the trust for the one who entrusted you, and do not cheat the one who cheated you"

17 Sha'ban 14393 May 2018

Abu Barzah’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Comments Regarding Women Leaving the Home

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Abu Barzah (radiyallahu 'anhu) came [home] and did not find his Ummu Walad in the house. They [those living in the house] said that she has gone to the Masjid. When she came, he screamed at her and exclaimed: "Verily, Allah has prohibited women from emerging…