Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

16 Dhul Qa'dah 144614 May 2025

The Du’a of a Child

QuestionIs there any Hadith stating that the du’as of children are accepted?

15 Dhul Qa'dah 144613 May 2025

A Du’a Attributed to Ummu Kulthum (rahimahallah), the Daughter of Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is the source for this narration? كانت أم كلثوم بنت أبي بكر تقول :دعوت الله أن يرزقني زوجا يصب الحب علي صبا، و عابدا لله، فرزقها الله بطلحة بن عبيد الله أحد المبشرين بالجنة. ونقل عنها السلف أنها قالت: كان إذا رآني تهلل وإذا سمع صوتي تبسم، وكنت…

14 Dhul Qa'dah 144612 May 2025

Sustenance Is Linked with Lifespan

QuestionPlease provide the reference and Arabic for this quote: “Provision and lifespan go hand in hand as long as your time is not up, your provision will keep coming.”

14 Dhul Qa'dah 144612 May 2025

The Du’a of ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) When She Was Slandered

QuestionWhat is the reference for this du’a of Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) which he recited when she was slandered? يَا سابغ النعم، ودافع النقم، وَيَا فارج الغمم، وَيَا كاشف الظُّلم، يَا أعدل من حكم، يَا حسيب من ظلم، يَا ولي من ظلم، يَا أول بِلَا بداية، وَيَا آخر بِلَا…

11 Dhul Qa'dah 14469 May 2025

A Narration Regarding the Nafs

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) asked the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum): “What do you think of a companion who, if you treat him nicely, feed him, clothe him, still he would throw you in all sorts of trouble and if you insult…

10 Dhul Qa'dah 14468 May 2025

Whoever Controls His Tongue, Allah Will Cover His Faults

QuestionI am looking for the reference of this Hadith as well as the Arabic text: “Whoever controls his tongue, Allah will cover his faults. Whoever restrains his anger, Allah will hold back His punishment from him. And whoever seeks Allah’s forgiveness, Allah will accept his excuse.”

10 Dhul Qa'dah 14468 May 2025

‘Ali’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Comment at the Demise of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? عن أبي بكر الهذلي عن الحسن قال: قال علي لما قبض النبي – صلى الله عليه وسلم – نظرنا في أمرنا فوجدنا النبي – صلى الله عليه وسلم – قد قدم أبا بكر في الصلاة فرضينا لدنيانا من رضي رسول الله – صلى الله…

9 Dhul Qa'dah 14467 May 2025

Another Version of the Consolatory Letter to Mu’adh (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs this version of the Hadith authentic? …بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم من محمد رسول الله إلى معاذ بن جبل، سلام عليك، فإني أحمد إليك الله الذي لا إله إلا هو، أما بعد فأعظم الله لك الأجر، وألهمك الصبر، ورزقنا وإياك الشكر

8 Dhul Qa'dah 14466 May 2025

‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advice on Whom to Rely Upon

QuestionI heard the following statement of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) in a lecture. “Seek help in your needs only from those who want to see you succeed, and take advice only from those who fear Allah.” Is there a reference for it?

7 Dhul Qa'dah 14465 May 2025

A Hadith on the Virtue of Musafahah

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? من صافح أخاه المسلم، وحرك يده، تناثرت عنه ذنوبه

2 Dhul Qa'dah 144630 April 2025

Reciting fifty Verses at night

QuestionCan this Hadith be quoted? عن عبد الله ، قال : من قرأ في ليلة خمسين آية لم يكتب من الغافلين ، ومن قرأ مئة آية كتب من القانتين ، ومن قرأ ثلاث مئة آية كتب له قنطار ، ومن قرأ تسع مئة آية فتح له