Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

13 Dhul Qa'dah 143717 August 2016

Truthfulness Leads to Piety and Piety Leads to Jannah

QuestionWhat is the reference of this narration? "Truthfulness leads to piety and piety leads to Jannah. A man continues to be truthful until he is recorded as truthful by Allah. Lying leads to evil and evil leads to Jahannam. A man continues to lie until he is recorded as a…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 143716 August 2016

‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Favours Usamah ibn Zayd (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionCan you confirm the source and authenticity of the narration which states that Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) stipulated a larger amount for Sayyiduna Usamah ibn Zayd (radiyallahu 'anhuma) and gave his own son 'Abdullah (radiyallahu 'anhu) less. When questioned, Sayyiduna 'Umar responded, 'Usamah was more beloved to…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 143716 August 2016

The Importance of Tutorship and the Benefits of Knowledge

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration: Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that he heard Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) say: "O people, knowledge can only be acquired through seeking it, and the true understanding of Din can only be obtained through in-depth study [tutorship], and the one who Allah…

11 Dhul Qa'dah 143715 August 2016

Another Du’a to Recite After Adhan for the Fulfillment of One’s Needs

QuestionKindly translate the following du'a which is to be recited after Adhan: اللّٰهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ الصَّادِقَةِ المُسْتَجَابَةِ المُسْتَجَاب لَهَا دَعْوَة الْحَقِّ، وَكَلِمَةِ التَّقْوَى، أَحْيِنَا عَلَيْهَا وَأَمِتْنَا عَلَيْهَا، وَابْعَثْنَا عَلَيْهَا، وَاجْعَلْنَا مِنْ خِيَارِ أَهْلِهَا أَحْيَاءً وَأَمْوَاتًا Whoever is involved in any difficulty or hardship should wait for the time of…

11 Dhul Qa'dah 143715 August 2016

Translation of a Du’a After Adhan

QuestionCould you kindly translate the following du'a to recite after Adhan: اللهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ وَالصَّلَاةِ الْقَائِمَةِ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَارْضَ عَنْهُ رِضًا لَا سَخَطَ بَعْدَهُ Whoever makes the above du'a after Adhan, Allah Ta'ala will accept his du'a.

7 Dhul Qa'dah 143711 August 2016

The Date Palms of Jannah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? The dates in Jannah will be the size of big pitcher. They will be whiter than milk, sweeter than honey and softer than butter and free of pits.

7 Dhul Qa'dah 143711 August 2016

Any Special Virtue for Keeping Names of the Ahlu Bayt?

QuestionIn a tradition it has been narrated from 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) that poverty and indigence will never enter the house in which the name Muhammad, or Ahmad, 'Ali, Hasan, Husayn, Ja'far, Talib, 'Abdullah or Fatimah is present.

6 Dhul Qa'dah 143710 August 2016

A Narration Explaining a Huge Reward for Visiting a Sick Person

QuestionKindly verify this narration. Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever visits a sick person and sits by his side for a moment, will receive the reward of one thousand (1000) years of worship during which Allah Ta'ala was not disobeyed at…

6 Dhul Qa'dah 143710 August 2016

A Reward in Jannah for Those Who Love for the Sake of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Those who love each other for the sake of Allah will be upon a pillar of rubies on which there will be seventy thousand (70 000) rooms. These will shine for the residents of Jannah as the sun shines for the residents of this world. The…