Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

7 Jumadal Ula 143924 January 2018

A Tent Made of a Hollowed Pearl in Jannah

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? إن في الجنة خيمة من لؤلؤة مجوفة عرضها ستون ميلا في كل زاوية منها أهل ما يرون الآخرين يطوف عليهم المؤمنون

6 Jumadal Ula 143923 January 2018

A Miraculous Incident Regarding Hamzah ibn ‘Amr Al Aslami (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionPlease cite the source for this incident: Sayyiduna Hamzah ibn 'Amr Al Aslami (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that once they were on a journey with Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) on a very dark night [and lost sight of each other]. Suddenly Sayyiduna Hamzah ibn ‘Amr's fingers shone forth with light…

6 Jumadal Ula 143923 January 2018

Abud Darda’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advise to His Spouse

QuestionCould you mention the reference for this? Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) told his wife Ummud Darda, "If I become angry then try to please me. If you become angry I will [say things that will] please you. Were we not to act this way, how quickly would we be…

6 Jumadal Ula 143923 January 2018

Do Not Swear/Curse the Dead

QuestionHow authentic is this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Do not curse the dead, for they have reached the result of what they have sent ahead"

5 Jumadal Ula 143922 January 2018

Do Not Visit the Wealthy Regularly

QuestionIs this narration authentic? أقلوا الدخول على الأغنياء فإنه قمن أن لا تزدروا نعم الله عز وجل

5 Jumadal Ula 143922 January 2018

Showing Mercy to Animals When Slaughtering

QuestionIs this authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever shows mercy to an animal when slaughtering, Allah Ta'ala will have mercy on him on the Day of Qiyamah"

2 Jumadal Ula 143919 January 2018

Din Is Not Based on Logic and Opinion

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration of Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu)? "If the religion were based on opinion, it would be more important to wipe [masah] the under part of the leather sock than the upper"

2 Jumadal Ula 143919 January 2018

Do Not Allow Your Stomachs to Become Graveyards

QuestionI would like to know if the following is a Hadith? "Do not allow your stomachs to become graveyards for animals [by consuming excessive amounts of meat]"

1 Jumadal Ula 143918 January 2018

None Is Given a Better Gift Than Patience (Sabr)

QuestionCould you reference this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whosoever would [try to] be patient Allah will give him patience, and no one is granted a gift better and more comprehensive than patience"

1 Jumadal Ula 143918 January 2018

A Hadith Regarding an Unoccupied Youngster

QuestionIs this narration authentic? إن الله تعالى يبغض الشاب الفارغ Certainly Allah Ta'ala dislikes a youngster who is unoccupied

1 Jumadal Ula 143918 January 2018

Tolerant Rulers Are a Sign that Allah Intends Good

QuestionWhat is the source, and authenticity of this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “When Allah intends goodness for a people, He appoints over them their most tolerant ones; their Ulama decide their disputes, and He bestows wealth to their generous ones. And, when Allah Ta’ala intends ruin for…