Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

10 Jumadal Ula 14387 February 2017

The Virtue of a Scholar Over a Worshipper

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that on one occasion mention was made of two people before Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), one was a worshipper ['abid] and the other was a scholar. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The virtue of the…

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

The Name Qaylah

QuestionWas قَيْلة [Qaylah] the name of a Sahabiyah?

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

A Narration on Saying Alhamdulillah Thrice When One Is Blessed With a Bounty

QuestionIs the following authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When a servant of Allah is blessed with a bounty from Allah and he says 'Alhamdulillah' then the servant has fulfilled showing gratitude for that bounty. If he says 'Alhamdulillah' for a second time, Allah will renew the reward for…

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

Raising the Finger When Making Istighfar

QuestionIs there a specific way this should be done? والاستغفار أن تشير بأصبع واحدة "When asking for forgiveness you should point with one finger"

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

Who Is Regarded to Be the Most Ascetic?

QuestionCould you translate and mention the authenticity of this Hadith أتى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم رجل فقال: يا رسول الله من أزهد الناس في الدنيا؟ فقال: من لم ينس المقابر والبلى وترك أفضل زينة الدنيا وآثر ما يبقى على ما يفنى ولم يعد غدا من أيامه وعد نفسه من…

7 Jumadal Ula 14384 February 2017

The Incident of Muhallim ibn Jath-thamah

QuestionIs the story regarding Muhallim ibn Jath-thamah true? He went out in jihad and killed 'Amir ibn Al Adbat (radiyallahu 'anhu). 'Amir ibn Al Adbat had just accepted Islam but Muhallim (radiyallahu 'anhu) still killed him. After the family members of 'Amir (radiyallahu 'anhu) accepted the blood money, Muhallim (radiyallahu…

6 Jumadal Ula 14383 February 2017

The Hadith “Should I Not Be a Grateful Slave”?

QuestionI am looking for the narration which mentions that the feet of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) swelled up due to him offering lengthy rak'ahs of Salah. When he was questioned he said 'Should I not be a grateful slave'?

6 Jumadal Ula 14383 February 2017

Whoever Hears that Dajjal Has Emerged Should Distance Himself from Him

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? "Whoever hears that Dajjal [has emerged] should distance himself from Dajjal, for a person will go to him thinking that he is a Mu'min and follow him due to the doubtful [miraculous deeds he will see him performing]"

5 Jumadal Ula 14382 February 2017

The True Martyr According to Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionCould you provide the reference of this narration: "The true martyr is he who although he passes away on his bed, still enters Jannah" [i.e., He passes away on his bed, but enters Jannah to to having all his sins forgiven]

4 Jumadal Ula 14381 February 2017

Hypocrisy and the Learned

QuestionWhat is the reference and authenticity of this Hadith? "Most of the Munafiqun of this Ummah are the reciters of the Quran [learned ones]"

4 Jumadal Ula 14381 February 2017

Hardness of the Heart Is Due to Love of This World, Authentic?

QuestionCan this narration be quoted? "Dryness of the eyes [being unable to cry] is due to excessive sinning, excessive sinning is due to lack of piety, lack of piety is due to hard hardheartedness and hardheartedness is due to love of the world"

4 Jumadal Ula 14381 February 2017

The Reward for a Blind Person

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When I test My slave regarding the two things he loves [i.e., his eyes] and he remains patient [anticipating the rewards Allah has promised for sabr and enduring difficulties], I repay him for them with Jannah"