Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

8 Jumadal Akhirah 143718 March 2016

A Du’a for Protection from Major and Minor Shirk

QuestionI would appreciate the correct translation of the following Hadith and the reference. On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Abu Bakr! Shirk [Pride/Arrogance] is more hidden than the crawling of an ant.' Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) asked: 'Is not Shirk restricted to ascribing partners to…

8 Jumadal Akhirah 143718 March 2016

Using the Miswak Increases Eloquence, Hadith?

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Using the miswak increases a person's eloquence"

8 Jumadal Akhirah 143718 March 2016

The Reward for Reciting Certain Du’as During Tawaf

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following? "Whoever performs Tawaf around the Ka'bah seven times and does not say anything except: Subhan Allah wal-hamdu lillah, wa la ilaha illallah walAllahu Akbar, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah (Glory is to Allah, praise is to Allah, none has the…

7 Jumadal Akhirah 143717 March 2016

There Is No Harm in Having Wealth for those Who Fear Allah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? "There is no harm in possessing wealth for the one who fears [Allah Ta'ala], but good health for those who fear Allah is even better than wealth, and cheerfulness is a bounty"

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143716 March 2016

Ummu Ayman (radiyallahu ‘anha) Miraculously Given Water

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? Ummu Ayman (radiyallahu 'anha) narrated: "When I was making Hijrah, I had no supplies or water with me, I was about to die of thirst. I was fasting, and when it was time to break my fast, I heard a noise above my head. So,…

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143716 March 2016

Good Character Even With Disbelievers

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? "Allah revealed to Ibrahim ('alayhis salam), O dear friend! Have good morals even when dealing with disbelievers, and you shall be among the righteous for I have said before that those with good morals I shall keep them under the shade of my…

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143716 March 2016

Reward of Freeing a Slave for Performing Tawaf

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? "Whoever performs Tawaf around the Ka'bah and prays two rak'ah, it is as if he freed a slave"

5 Jumadal Akhirah 143715 March 2016

The Bounty of Having Good Health, a Dwelling and Food

QuestionPlease provide the authenticity of the following narration: "Whoever among you wakes up in the morning secured in his dwelling/among his family, healthy in his body, having his food for the day,then it is as if the world in it's totality has been gathered for him"

5 Jumadal Akhirah 143715 March 2016

Haste Is From Shaytan

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? التأني من الله، والعجلة من الشيطان، وما أحد أكثر معاذير من الله، وما من شيء أحب إلى الله من الحمد

4 Jumadal Akhirah 143714 March 2016

The Reward of Granting Respite to a Debtor

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "Whomsoever wishes that Allah saves him from the difficulties of the day of Qiyamah, should grant respite to his debtor or waive off the debt"

2 Jumadal Akhirah 143712 March 2016

Sayyidah Zinnirah Ar Rumiyyah (radiyallahu ‘anha) and the Miracle of Her Eyesight

QuestionIs this incident suitable to quote? When Zinnirah (radiyallahu 'anha) was being tortured by the Mushrikun so that she would renounce her Islam, her eyesight was taken away. So, the Mushrikun said: "Lat and 'Uzza [names of their idols] took away her eyesight!" So, she said: "Never, by Allah!" So,…

2 Jumadal Akhirah 143712 March 2016

The Miraculous Feats of ‘Ala Al Hadrami (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated: "When Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) sent Al 'Ala Al Hadrami on an expedition, I went with. I saw three amazing things, I am not sure which one is the most amazing. We reached the shore of the ocean,…