Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

23 Rajab 143820 April 2017

The Example of a Good Companion and an Evil Companion

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The example of a good companion and a bad companion is that of someone who is selling musk and the bellows of the blacksmith. The person selling musk will either give you musk, or you will purchase…

23 Rajab 143820 April 2017

The Four Sacred Months

QuestionIs there an authentic Hadith which names the four sacred months?

23 Rajab 143820 April 2017

A Hadith Regarding Jibril’s Age

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic and can it be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked Jibril ('alayhis salam): "'O Jibril! How old are you?' Jibril replied: 'O Messenger of Allah, I don’t know how old I am, but I do know that in the fourth heaven I saw a star…

22 Rajab 143819 April 2017

Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Passes Judgement in Favour of a Jew

QuestionIs this incident true? أن عمر بن الخطاب اختصم إليه مسلم ويهودي، فرأى عمر أن الحق لليهودي، فقضى له، فقال له اليهودي: والله لقد قضيت بالحق. فضربه عمر بن الخطاب بالدرة، ثم قال: وما يدريك؟ فقال له اليهودي: إنا نجد أنه ليس قاض يقضي بالحق إلا كان عن يمينه ملك…

22 Rajab 143819 April 2017

A Hadith Regarding Killing an Innocent

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Those who kill [in retaliation] other than a murderer, have severely transgressed on Allah Ta'ala."

22 Rajab 143819 April 2017

The Best Type of Horse

QuestionCan you provide the reference for this Hadith? The best of horses is black with a white patch on the forehead and having whiteness on the upper lip and nose. The next best horse is a black horse with whiteness on the forehead and some white on [three] legs. The…

20 Rajab 143817 April 2017

Authenticity of a Statement of ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) once made a gesture to show that Sayyidah Safiyyah (radiyallahu 'anha) was short or she said that Sayyidah Safiyyah was short. In response to this, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "You have uttered such a statement, if it had to be…

20 Rajab 143817 April 2017

Adultery [Zina] of the Limbs

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following narration: "Adultery of the eyes is when it looks [at that which is haram], adultery of the ears is when it listens [to haram], adultery of the tongue is uttering [haram], adultery of the hand is touching [what is impermissible to touch], adultery…

20 Rajab 143817 April 2017

Seek a Ruling from Your Heart

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Wabisah ibn Ma'bad (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, "I came close to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) until my knees touched his. He asked: 'O Wabisah, should I inform you of what you came to ask or will you ask?' I replied: 'O Messenger of Allah, inform…

20 Rajab 143817 April 2017

A Woman Should Remain Concealed

QuestionKindly verify this Hadith. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "A woman should remain concealed. When she leaves her home Shaytan stares at her [to misguide her and misguide others through her]/Shaytan beautifies her so that men will stare at her"