Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

2 Safar 14383 November 2016

The Mannerisms and Characteristics of the Ambiya

QuestionCould you provide the reference for this narration "Indeed good manners, pious ways and adopting moderation are a portion from the twenty five portions of Nubuwwah"

2 Safar 14383 November 2016

‘Allamah Suyuti on the Blessing and Virtue of the Four Madhahib

QuestionCan you source this statement of As Suyuti? In which book of his can I find it? "The difference found in the four Schools of Islamic law (Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki and Hambali) is a huge blessing and an enormous virtue. It has a subtle hidden wisdom the intelligent are able…

1 Safar 14382 November 2016

Reference for the Du’a Before Intercourse

QuestionWhat is the reference for the following du'a before intercourse "O Allah, protect us from Shaytan and protect any child You grant us from Shaytan"

30 Muharram 14381 November 2016

Treatment of Animals

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once was entering the Masjid to offer Zuhr Salah when he saw an animal that was tied up. He asked, 'Where is the owner of this animal'? No one responded. He (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) entered the Masjid…

30 Muharram 14381 November 2016

Salah Should Prevent One from Evil and Immorailty

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? "Whoever is not prohibited from immorality and evil by his Salah, then it will only increase him further from Allah Ta'ala"

30 Muharram 14381 November 2016

A Du’a Asking Allah Ta’ala for Protection from an Evil Day and an Evil Night

QuestionPlease provide the reference and authenticity of this du'a, اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ يَوْمِ السُّوءِ، وَمِنْ لَيْلَةِ السُّوءِ، وَمِنْ سَاعَةِ السُّوءِ، وَمِنْ صَاحِبِ السُّوءِ، وَمِنْ جَارِ السُّوءِ فِي دَارِ المُقَامَةِ

29 Muharram 143831 October 2016

A Narration Regarding Lowering the Gaze and the Sweetness of Iman

QuestionIs this narration authentic? إن النظرة سهم من سهام إبليس مسموم، من تركها مخافتي أبدلته إيمانا يجد حلاوته في قلبه Translation Certainly [an evil glance] is a poisoned arrow from Iblis. Whosoever leaves it out of fear for me I will replace him with such Iman whose sweetness he will…

29 Muharram 143831 October 2016

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s Fair Conduct with His Wives

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? Ummu Salamah (radiyallahu 'anha) once brought food in a dish of her own to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). Seeing that, 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) came holding a tool and broke the dish. Understanding the situation, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) took the…

24 Muharram 143826 October 2016

The Reward for Seeking Knowledge and Acquiring It

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever seeks knowledge and acquires it, Allah Ta’ala writes for him a double share of reward. And whoever seeks knowledge and does not acquire it, Allah Ta’ala writes for him a single share of reward."

24 Muharram 143826 October 2016

The Importance of Carrying out Deeds Solely for Allah Ta’ala

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? إذا جمع الله الأولين والآخرين يوم القيامة، ليوم لا ريب فيه، نادى مناد: من كان أشرك في عمله لله أحدا، فليطلب ثوابه من عنده، فإن الله أغنى الشركاء عن الشرك

24 Muharram 143826 October 2016

Stopping and Preventing an Oppressor

QuestionWhat is this authenticity of this Hadith? "When the people see an oppressor and they do not stop him from doing wrong then soon Allah Ta'ala will punish them all"