Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 143924 November 2017

Eating Seven ‘Ajwah for Seven Days

QuestionIs it stated in any Hadith that eating seven 'Ajwah dates every morning for seven days will save a person from being affected with black magic etc.?

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 143924 November 2017

Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Explains the Rights of a Child Over His Father

QuestionPlease tell me the authenticity and the source of the following: A man brought his son to Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) and said: "My son does not obey me, he is disobedient to me". Hearing this Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: 'Do you not fear Allah regarding disobedience to parents?'…

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 143924 November 2017

Another Du’a to Recite When It Rains

QuestionIs this a Masnun du'a to recite when it rains? اللهم صيبا هنيئا Allahumma sayyiban hani-an O Allah! [Make] this a beneficial rain

4 Rabi'ul Awwal 143923 November 2017

The debate between Jannah and Jahannam

QuestionWhat is the level of authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Jannah and Jahannam argued. Jahannam said, 'I have been preferred by being given the arrogant and the tyrants.' Jannah retorted, said, 'What is with me? Only the weak and disregarded among people will enter me.'…

4 Rabi'ul Awwal 143923 November 2017

The Book, “Al Ahad Wal Mathani”

QuestionCan you provide a description of the book 'Al Ahad Wal Mathani'? What is this book about? Is it reliable and who is the author?

4 Rabi'ul Awwal 143923 November 2017

An Unreliable Narration on the Virtue of Setting Out to Seek Knowledge

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever goes out to learn a chapter of knowledge, with the intention of benefiting himself and to teach others, Allah will record the worship of one thousand (1000) years for each step he takes"

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 143922 November 2017

Narrations on the White Rooster

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadiths and are there other narrations like these? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said: "The white rooster is my friend, and he is also the friend of my friend, the angel Jibril . He is also the enemy of…

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 143922 November 2017

The Importance of a Good Appearance

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once advised the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum): "You are on your way to meet your brothers. Don a good dress and mend your conveyance so that you appear distinct among people as a beauty spot [on a body]. Allah Ta'ala does not…

2 Rabi'ul Awwal 143921 November 2017

Prohibition of Posing Difficult Questions

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? "Soon a time will come where people will pose difficult/complex questions to the Fuqaha [Jurists]. These are the worst of my Ummah"

2 Rabi'ul Awwal 143921 November 2017

A Narration Regarding Ghusl on Friday

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? يا أبا هريرة اغتسل في كل جمعة ولو أن تشتري الماء بقوت يومك

1 Rabi'ul Awwal 143920 November 2017

Honouring the Guest

QuestionIs this narration authentic? أخبركم أبو عمر بن حيويه، وأبو بكر الوراق قالا: أخبرنا يحيى قال: حدثنا الحسين قال: أخبرنا ابن المبارك قال: أخبرنا إبراهيم بن نشيط الوعلاني قال: حدثني رجل قال: دخل رجلان على عبد الله بن الحارث بن جزء الزبيدي - صاحب النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم -…