Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

1 Jumadal Akhirah 143711 March 2016

Keys of the Treasure of the Heavens and the Earth

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the narration which states that Sayyiduna 'Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) regarding the explanation of the verse "The keys [control] of the heavens and the earth belong to him [Allah]" (Surah Zumar Verse: 63). Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to…

30 Jumadal Ula 143710 March 2016

“You Will Be My Companion at the Pond of Kawthar”

QuestionPlease provide the reference and authenticity of the narration wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) "You will be my companion at the pond of Kawthar"

29 Jumadal Ula 14379 March 2016

Continuously Perform Hajj and ‘Umrah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? "Continue performing Hajj and Umrah for those two remove poverty"

29 Jumadal Ula 14379 March 2016

Meaning of a Du’a for Creating Love Between a Couple

QuestionI came across this du'a provided by you on this website, 'Allahumma aadim baynana'. Once when Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was informed regarding a discord between two spouses, he recited the above du'a. (Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah) I request you to please provide me with the meaning of this…

29 Jumadal Ula 14379 March 2016

Shaytan’s Discussion With Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionCan, you confirm if this Hadith is authentic, or even from our sources? Once, Shaytan approached Musa ('alayhis salam) and said to him: "You are the Prophet of Allah while I am one of His sinning and disobedient creations. It is my desire that I repent before Him, so request…

29 Jumadal Ula 14379 March 2016

Commentary on the Hadith Regarding Allah’s Close and Special Servants

QuestionIn a Hadith of Ibn Majah, it says that those attached to the Quran are Allah's special ones. My question is, have any commentators informed us specifically on how much one needs to be attached to the Quran to qualify for the status of being 'Ahlullah'. [Allah's close and special…

28 Jumadal Ula 14378 March 2016

Two Deeds That Necessitate Jannah

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following: "Verily, among the deeds which necessitate forgiveness are making salam and kind words"

28 Jumadal Ula 14378 March 2016

The Great Reward for Women if They Are Dutiful Towards Their Husbands

QuestionWhere can I find the following Hadith and how sound is it? "Muslim ibn 'Ubayd related from Asma bint Yazid Al Ansariyyah that she went to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) while he was seated with his Companions. She said, 'I came as an emissary to you from a group…

25 Jumadal Ula 14375 March 2016

Reciting Certain Surahs at Night

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من قرأ في ليلة: الم تنزيل السجدة، و يس واقتربت الساعة، و تبارك الذي بيده الملك كن له نورا، وحرزا من الشيطان، ورفع له في الدرجات يوم القيامة Translation Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said:…

25 Jumadal Ula 14375 March 2016

Du’a Between Adhan and Iqamah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The du'a made between Adhan and Iqamah is not rejected."