Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

24 Jumadal Ula 14374 March 2016

More Signs of Qiyamah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "The flourishing of Jerusalem will mark the desertion of Yathrib (Madinah). The desertion of Yathrib will mark the start of Al-Malhamah [the great war that will start between ar-Rum and the Muslim forces before Muslims conquer Constantinople for the second time]. The start of Al-Malhamah will…

23 Jumadal Ula 14373 March 2016

The Tawbah of an Innovator

QuestionWhat is the authenticity if this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah Ta'ala does not accept the repentance of every innovator until he leaves out his innovation."

22 Jumadal Ula 14372 March 2016

A Wonderful Du’a to Recite Before Sleeping

QuestionIs this a Masnun du'a to recite before sleeping? "All praise is due to Allah who has sufficed me, has protected me, fed me, given me drink, who has been favorable to me and who has given me lavishly. All praise is due to Allah in every circumstance. O Allah,…

21 Jumadal Ula 14371 March 2016

Allah Loves to See His Bounties on His Slaves

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following incident? A dishevelled unkempt Sahabi came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) looking like a Bedouin [due to his untidiness]. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked him, "Don't you have any wealth'? He replied, 'Allah has blessed me with all types of wealth'.…

21 Jumadal Ula 14371 March 2016

A Tafsir of Hasan Al Basri (rahimahullah) Regarding the Beloved of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? عبد الرزاق عن معمر عن الحسن البصري أنه تلا هذه الآية ومن أحسن قولا ممن دعا إلى الله وعمل صالحا وقال إنني من المسلمين فقال هذا حبيب الله هذا ولي الله هذا صفوة الله هذا خيرة الله هذا أحب أهل الأرض إلى الله أجاب الله…

20 Jumadal Ula 143729 February 2016

The Virtue of Concealing the Fault of a Muslim

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following Hadith: "He who sees a fault [of a Muslim] and conceals it is like the one who brought back to life an infant girl who had been buried alive"

18 Jumadal Ula 143727 February 2016

Let Your Neighbour Be the Judge

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? A man said to the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam): "How can I know when I have done well and when I have done something bad?' Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'If you hear your neighbours saying that you have…

18 Jumadal Ula 143727 February 2016

A Du’a Asking Allah to Wash Away Sins

QuestionKindly provide a reference for the following Masnun du'a: "O Allah, wash off my sins with the [melted] water of ice and snow, and purify my heart of sins, just as white clothes are cleansed of filth."

18 Jumadal Ula 143727 February 2016

Those Upon Whom Jahannam Is Forbidden

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Should I inform you about those whom Jahannam is forbidden to burn or who is forbidden for Jahannam? The fire is forbidden to touch every person who is amicable, soft-spoken, and easy to deal with"

17 Jumadal Ula 143726 February 2016

The Harms of Miserliness and Greed

QuestionPlease provide the reference for this Hadith: "Beware of greed, for it was greed that destroyed those who came before you. It commanded them to be miserly and they did so. It commanded them to sever their family ties and they did so. It commanded them to behave wickedly and…

17 Jumadal Ula 143726 February 2016

A Prescription for Entry into Jannah

QuestionWhat's the source of this Hadith? "Whosoever would be delighted to be delivered from Jahannam and entered into Jannah, then let him die while he witnesses that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is His servant and His messenger; and he treats people the way he loves…