Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

10 Rabi'ul Awwal 143810 December 2016

What Is Meant by “the Evil of the Moon”?

QuestionFrom what evil of the moon is protection sought when reciting the du'a: أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذَا الغاسقِ إِذا وَقَب I seek Allah's protection from this moon when it enters

10 Rabi'ul Awwal 143810 December 2016

A Huge Virtue for Learning a Chapter of Knowledge?

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this? If a person learns a chapter of knowledge to teach others and seeking the pleasure of Allah. Allah will grant him the reward of seventy Prophets.

9 Rabi'ul Awwal 14389 December 2016

Luqman Al Hakim’s Advice Regarding the Scholars

QuestionCould you provide a reference for this narration: Luqman Al Hakim advised his son: "O my son! Sit with the scholars, crowd them at the knees [sit close to them]! For indeed Allah Ta'ala revives hearts with the nur of words of wisdom just as He gives life to barren…

8 Rabi'ul Awwal 14388 December 2016

Sahabah Would Laugh but Their Iman Was Firmer Than Mountains

QuestionIs this authentic? سئل ابن عمر هل كان أصحاب النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يضحكون؟ قال نعم، والإيمان في قلوبهم أعظم من الجبال Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar was asked, "Would the companions of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) laugh? He replied, 'Yes and the Iman in their hearts was greater…

8 Rabi'ul Awwal 14388 December 2016

The Humility of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Once a man came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and stood in front of him. Overcome with awe and fear, he began trembling and shaking! The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) reached out to him, and said, "Calm yourself down! For I am no king.…

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 14385 December 2016

Translation of the Supplication to Recite During Thunder

QuestionWhat is the translation of the verse cited in this answer and what is the significance of reciting it? سبحان الذي يُسَبِّحُ الرعدُ بحمدِهِ والملائكةُ من خِيفَتِه