Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

28 Dhul Hijjah 14371 October 2016

Dawud (‘alayhis salam) Enquires Regarding Being Grateful to Allah Ta’ala

QuestionIs this story correct and where can it be found? Dawud ('alayhis salam) once asked Allah Ta'ala, 'O My Rabb! [Being given the ability to] thank you and to express gratitude to you is also your bounty over me, so how do I express my gratitude to you?' Allah Ta'ala…

27 Dhul Hijjah 143730 September 2016

Spending on One’s Family Is Charity

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? "When a man spends on his family and hopes to be rewarded for it, it is charity for him."

26 Dhul Hijjah 143729 September 2016

Do the Angels Visit the Grave of One Who Learns and Teaches the Quran?

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu), "O Abu Hurayrah! Teach the Quran to people and learn it. If you pass away in this state the Angels will visit your grave just as the Ka'bah is visited"

26 Dhul Hijjah 143729 September 2016

A Narration on Silent Remembrance of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? Ummul Mu'minin Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) relates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would say that silent remembrance of Allah Ta'ala which the Angels recording the deeds of man were also unable to hear is seventy time superior. He would say, "On the…

25 Dhul Hijjah 143728 September 2016

A Deed That Protects One from the Anger of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionIs this narration reliable? A person asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) what will protect me from Allah Ta'ala's anger? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied, "Do not become angry"

25 Dhul Hijjah 143728 September 2016

A Narration on Speaking in the Masjid

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? عن الحسن، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: يأتي على الناس زمان يكون حديثهم في مساجدهم في أمر دنياهم، فلا تجالسوهم، فليس لله فيهم حاجة

25 Dhul Hijjah 143728 September 2016

The Du’a of Dawud (‘alayhis salam) Asking for Allah Ta’ala’s Love

QuestionCan you please provide the reference and Arabic text for this supplication: O Allah, I ask you for your love and the love of those who love you and the love of those deeds that will bring me your love. O Allah, make your love more beloved to me than…

24 Dhul Hijjah 143727 September 2016

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Gifts His Granddaughter a Necklace

QuestionIs this narration reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was once gifted an onyx necklace. He promised to give it to his most beloved family member. His wives expected him to give it to 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha), but he presented it to his granddaughter, Sayyidah Umamah the daughter of Zaynab…

24 Dhul Hijjah 143727 September 2016

Another Hadith on Facing the Qiblah in Gatherings

QuestionIs the following narration reliable? أكرم المجالس ما استقبل به القبلة "The most noble gathering is that gathering which is facing the qiblah"

24 Dhul Hijjah 143727 September 2016

A Wonderful Du’a Asking Allah Ta’ala to Rectify our Din, Dunya and Hereafter

QuestionCan you provide the reference and Arabic text of this supplication: O Allah, rectify my religion which is the safeguard of my affairs, rectify my worldly life in which is my livelihood, and rectify my Hereafter which is my place of return. Make life a source of abundance of every…

23 Dhul Hijjah 143726 September 2016

Authenticity of a Du’a After Adhan for the Fulfillment of One’s Needs

QuestionIs this du'a to recite after Adhan for the fulfillment of needs authentic? اللّٰهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ الصَّادِقَةِ المُسْتَجَابَةِ المُسْتَجَاب لَهَا دَعْوَة الْحَقِّ، وَكَلِمَةِ التَّقْوَى، أَحْيِنَا عَلَيْهَا وَأَمِتْنَا عَلَيْهَا، وَابْعَثْنَا عَلَيْهَا، وَاجْعَلْنَا مِنْ خِيَارِ أَهْلِهَا أَحْيَاءً وَأَمْوَاتًا

23 Dhul Hijjah 143726 September 2016

Recite Abundant Salutations [Durud] on Friday

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? "The best of your days is Jumu'ah. On that day Adam ('alayhis salam) was created, on that day he passed away, on that day the Trumpet will be blown and on that day all of creation will swoon. So send a great deal…