Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

8 Safar 14389 November 2016

Carrying Out Good Deeds Protects One from an Evil Death

QuestionCan you translate the following Hadith and provide the authenticity? صنائع المعروف تقي مصارع السوء وصدقة السر تطفئ غضب الرب وصلة الرحم تزيد في العمر

8 Safar 14389 November 2016

The Punishment of Lying Regarding Dreams

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever relates a dream which he has not really had will have to tie a knot between two grains of barley [on the Day of Qiyamah] and will not be able to do so"

7 Safar 14388 November 2016

Abdullah ibn Al Mubarak (rahimahullah)’s Intention When Drinking Zam Zam

QuestionWhat is the source for the following Hadith and is it suitable to quote? 'Abdullah ibn Al Mubarak (rahimahullah) went to the well of Zam Zam, quoted his chain of narrators to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) who said, "The water of Zam Zam is [suitable] for whatever purpose it…

7 Safar 14388 November 2016

Two Detrimental Characteristics of Women

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the Hadith below Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O womenfolk, you should give charity and ask seek abundant forgiveness [as this will protect you from Jahannam] for I saw you in bulk among the dwellers of Jahannam. A woman among them said: 'Why is…

7 Safar 14388 November 2016

The Sunnah Amount When Eating

QuestionCan you mention the authenticity of the Hadith which states we should have a third for food, a third for water and a third for air in the belly?

6 Safar 14387 November 2016

A Virtue of Habitually Reciting Quran Looking into the Mushaf?

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "Whosoever habitually recites the Quran while looking inside, Allah Ta'ala will allow him to enjoy his eyesight for as long as he remains in this world" [i.e., He will never become blind]

6 Safar 14387 November 2016

Another Narration Regarding the Du’a of a Sick Person

QuestionCan you please confirm the authenticity of this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The du'a of a sick person is not rejected until he recovers from his sickness."

5 Safar 14386 November 2016

“Follow Abu Bakr and ‘Umar After Me”

QuestionIs this authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Follow the two after me" and he pointed to Abu Bakr and 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma).

4 Safar 14385 November 2016

Clarification regarding a tasbih which earns one a tree in Jannah

QuestionMy question is regarding the following Hadith: "Whoever says 'SubhanAllah il 'Azimi wa bi hamdihi' (Glory be to Allah, the Almighty), a palm tree will be planted for him in Jannah" In Riyadus Salihin the wording is: "SubhanAllahi wa bi hamdihi" Which one is correct?

3 Safar 14384 November 2016

The Du’a of a Sick Person

QuestionCan you please confirm the authenticity of this narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "When you visit a sick person, then ask him to make du'a for you for his du'as are [readily accepted] like the du'a of the Angels"

3 Safar 14384 November 2016

The Virtue of Waiting in the Masjid from One Salah to the Next

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? صلينا مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم المغرب فرجع من رجع، وعقب من عقب، فجاء رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم مسرعا قد حفزه النفس وقد حسر عن ركبتيه فقال: أبشروا هذا ربكم قد فتح بابا من أبواب السماء، يباهي بكم الملائكة، يقول: انظروا إلى…