Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

17 Dhul Qa'dah 143810 August 2017

The Discussion Between Adam and Musa (‘alayhimas salam)

QuestionSayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Adam and Musa (alayhimas salam) argued. Musa ('alayhis salam) said to Adam ('alayhis salam), 'You are our father, you put us at a loss and you expelled us from Jannah? Adam ('alayhis salam) said to him:, 'You…

16 Dhul Qa'dah 14389 August 2017

A Narration on a Pious Wife

QuestionIs this a Hadith? "A pious wife is such a wonderful aid for one's Din"

16 Dhul Qa'dah 14389 August 2017

Abstaining from Shirk, Black Magic and Malice

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said,"If three sins are not found within a person, then Allah will forgive all his other sins for whom he wishes; One who died without associating partners with Allah, one who never turned to black magic (sihr), and one who never…

16 Dhul Qa'dah 14389 August 2017

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Would Become Happy with a Good Name

QuestionCould you mention the reference of this Hadith? كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا سأل عن اسم الرجل وكان حسنا، عرف ذلك في وجهه، وإن كان غير ذلك كرهه، فإذا نزل بالقرية سأل عن اسمها، فإن كان اسمها حسنا سر بذلك، وإن كان غير ذلك رئي ذلك في…

15 Dhul Qa'dah 14388 August 2017

The Simplicity of the Hajj of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionWhat is the level of authenticity of this Hadith? "Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) performed Hajj on an old saddle, wearing a cloak that was worth four Dirhams or less. Then He said: ‘O Allah, (this is) a Hajj in which there is no showing off nor reputation sought"

15 Dhul Qa'dah 14388 August 2017

Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam) Was the First to Do Certain Things

QuestionIs this correct? Nabi Ibrahim ('alayhis salam) was the first to host a guest, the first to trim his moustache, the first to trim nails and remove unwanted hair, the first to circumcise and the first who experienced white hair. He said, 'O My Rabb! What is this?' Allah Ta'ala…

15 Dhul Qa'dah 14388 August 2017

Hajj, an Alternative for Jihad

QuestionIs this narration authentic? هَلُمَّ إِلَى جِهَاد لَا شَوْكَة فِيهِ: الْحَج

14 Dhul Qa'dah 14387 August 2017

Jannah for Those Who Offer Salah on Time

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once passed by the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) and asked, 'Do you know what your Rabb has said?’ They replied, 'Allah and His Messenger know best, thrice. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) then said, '[Allah Ta'ala said] I swear by My Might…

14 Dhul Qa'dah 14387 August 2017

Make Du’a for Barakah to Protect Yourself from the Evil Eye

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever among you sees something in himself or his brother, [of some possession/wealth] that he likes, let him make du'a for blessing [barakah] for it, because the evil eye is real.”

14 Dhul Qa'dah 14387 August 2017

A Du’a to Recite on ‘Eid?

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? كان دعاء النبي - صلى الله عليه وسلم - في العيدين: اللهم إنا نسألك عيشة تقية وميتة سوية ومردا غير مخز ولا فاضح، اللهم لا تهلكنا فجأة ولا تأخذنا بغتة ولا تعجلنا عن حق ولا وصية، اللهم إنا نسألك العفاف والغنى والتقى…