Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

9 Rajab 14386 April 2017

“I Have Not Been Sent to Sever Ties”

QuestionI have heard a Hadith wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told a Sahabi to kill his father. The Sahabi turned to go and kill his father, but Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) called him back. Please provide the reference and authenticity.

9 Rajab 14386 April 2017

A Narration Regarding ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? "'Isa ibn Maryam ('alayhis salam) will descend to the earth, get married and have children. He will live for 45 years and will then pass away. He will be buried with me in my grave. 'Isa ('alayhis salam) and I will stand…

8 Rajab 14385 April 2017

It Is Disliked to Have More Than One Requires

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "One bed [is sufficient] for a man, one for his wife and a third for a guest. The fourth one is for Shaytan"

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

A Narration on Moving Stones/Sand from the Ground Before Going Into Sajdah

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) says, "I asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) regarding moving away the stones in Salah. He said, 'Once' [i.e., you may move the sand/stones once]. And not doing so is better for you than [giving] 100 healthy camels with excellent eyesight [in…

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

A Fabricated Hadith on the Punishment for Backbiting

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I know of some inhabitants of Jahannam, fire will enter through their ears and exit through their mouth, and enter through their mouth and exit through the ears. A thunderous roar will resonate from their bellies,…

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

Harut and Marut

QuestionWere Harut and Marut Angels?

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

The Virtue of Having Good Hopes and Thoughts Regarding Allah Ta’ala

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and reference of the following Hadith? يؤمر بإخراج رجلين من النار فإذا خرجا ووقفا قال الله لهما: كيف وجدتما مقيلكما وسوء مصيركما؟ فيقولان: شر مقيل وأسوأ مصير صار إليه العباد فيقول لهما: بما قدمت أيديكما وما أنا بظلام للعبيد قال: فيأمر بصرفهما إلى النار فأما أحدهما…

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

Imam Hakim Tirmidhi (rahimahullah)

QuestionCan you provide a brief bio on Hakim At Tirmidhi (rahimahullah)? At first I thought that he is the compiler of Mustadrak Al Hakim and Sunan Tirmidhi.

6 Rajab 14383 April 2017

Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Not Asking for Help

QuestionYou have answered a question here regarding Thawban (radiyallahu 'anhu). When he would drop his whip from his mount, he would dismount and get the whip without asking anyone for assistance. I have heard a similar narration regarding Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu). Can you source and verify this version?

6 Rajab 14383 April 2017

Two Types of Knowledge

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "There are two types of knowledge. The first type is that knowledge which is in the heart of a person and this is the one that is beneficial knowledge. The second…

3 Rajab 143831 March 2017

A Narration Regarding the Buraq on the Night of Mi’raj

QuestionI have read a narration where the Buraq misbehaved when Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was about to mount it. Jibril ('alayhis salam) reprimanded it and said something to the effect 'Are you doing this to Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?' What is the correct wording and verification?

3 Rajab 143831 March 2017

A Fabricated Hadith Regarding Advice Offered to Mu’adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionCan I quote the following narration? عن معاذ رضي الله عنه أن رجلاً قال: حدثنى حديثاً سمعته من رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: فبكى معاذ حتى ظننت أنه لا يسكت، ثم سكت ثم قال: سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال لى يا معاذ: قلت له لبيك…