Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

26 Rabi'ul Akhir 143825 January 2017

Ask Allah to Renew Your Iman as Iman Deteriorates

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Iman deteriorates just as clothes become old and worn, so ask Allah to renew the Iman in your hearts"

25 Rabi'ul Akhir 143824 January 2017

Dajjal Will Emerge With Seventy Thousand Jews

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Dajjal will emerge from among the Jews of Asbahan and with him will be seventy thousand Jews wearing crowns"

25 Rabi'ul Akhir 143824 January 2017

Wealth Is a Cause of Destruction

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Certainly gold and silver coins destroyed those before you and they will also be a cause of your ruin"

25 Rabi'ul Akhir 143824 January 2017

The Example of Those Who Seek Knowledge, Benefit from It and Convey It to Others

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? Sayyiduna Abu Musa (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The example of the guidance and knowledge which Allah has sent me with is like torrential rain which fell on a land. A fertile portion of it absorbed the…

24 Rabi'ul Akhir 143823 January 2017

The ‘Ulama are Like Stars

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration: Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Certainly the example of the 'Ulama in the world is like the example of the stars through which guidance is obtained in the darkness of the land and sea. When…

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143821 January 2017

Is Satellite Communication a Sign of Qiyamah?

QuestionA lecturer quoted a narration that suggests Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) mentioned 'satellite dishes that communicate' as a sign of Qiyamah. He says the Hadith refers to people watching television and not maintaining family ties. I don't know Arabic or the Hadith but he says the Hadith is reported…

21 Rabi'ul Akhir 143820 January 2017

One Virtue of Offering Salah in Masjidul Aqsa

QuestionI have come across a Scholar who quotes a Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that Nabi Sulayman ('alayhis salam) asked Allah for three favours. The third favour was that anyone who leaves his home with the sole intention of performing Salah in Masjidul Aqsa then all his…

21 Rabi'ul Akhir 143820 January 2017

Remembering Allah, The Best Deed and Highest in Rank

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Should I not inform you of the best of your deeds which are the purest in the sight of your Rabb, the highest in ranks, which is better for you than spending gold and silver in charity…

21 Rabi'ul Akhir 143820 January 2017

Immorality Being Widespread Is a Sign of Qiyamah

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The Hour will not be established until people fornicate with each other in the road as if they were donkeys"