Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

13 Rabi'ul Akhir 143724 January 2016

Three Pledges that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Took from Sahabah

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Who will pledge allegiance to me on these verses [In Surah Al An'am, verse 151], that you do not associate any partners with Him that you are good to your parents that you do not kill…

11 Rabi'ul Akhir 143722 January 2016

Jannah for a Sinner Who Quenched the Thirst of a Pious Person

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this incident? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Two people were crossing a desert. One was an 'Abid (worshipper) while the other was a shameless person/sinner. The 'Abid was extremely thirsty to such an extent that he fell down due to dehydration. The sinner saw…

9 Rabi'ul Awwal 143721 December 2015

A Hadith Encouraging Fulfilling the Needs of a Muslim

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following narration and please confirm if the translation is correct. Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) related that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was asked, "O Messenger of Allah, which of the people are most beloved to Allah, and which deeds are most beloved…

8 Rabi'ul Awwal 143720 December 2015

A Du’a for Protection Against an Oppressive Ruler

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following: Whoever recites the following du'a will be saved from an oppressive ruler "Raditu billahi Rabba wa bil islami dina wa bi Muhammadin Nabiyya wa bil Qurani hakamaw wa imama" رضيت بالله ربا وبالإسلام دينا وبمحمد نبيا وبالقرآن حكما وإماما

8 Rabi'ul Awwal 143720 December 2015

One Tafsir of the Last Verse of Surah Qasas

QuestionWhat is the status of the Hadith mentioned under the Tafsir of the last Verse of Surah Qasas, wherein mention is made that Jannah, Jahannam the 'Arsh and Kursi of Allah will not perish when everything else will perish (just before Qiyamah)?

8 Rabi'ul Awwal 143720 December 2015

Reciting Four Surahs for Protection from Poverty

QuestionIs the following true? Reciting the four Surahs which start with “Qul" (Surah Kafirun, Surah Ikhlas, Surah Falaq and Surah Nas- Some add a fifth Surah as well, Surah Jinn-) will protect you from poverty Is this true?

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 143717 December 2015

Translation of a Hadith on Eating With One’s Servant

QuestionCan you please translate the following narration: إذا أتى أحدكم خادمه بطعامه فإن لم يجلسه معه فليناوله أكلة أو أكلتين أو لقمة أو لقمتين فإنه ولي حره وعلاجه

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 143717 December 2015

The Qualities of a Perfect and True Muslim and Mu’min

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? المسلم من سلم الناس من لسانه ويده والمؤمن من أمنه الناس على دمائهم وأموالهم

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 143717 December 2015

The Martyrdom of Sayyiduna Julaybib (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionPlease provide the reference and full narration regarding the Sahabi Julaybib (radiyallahu 'anhu) who was martyred and Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) found his body besides seven disbelievers he had killed.

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 143717 December 2015

Reward for Reciting Surah Sajdah and Surah Mulk

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? من قرأ الم تنزیل و تبارك الذي بیده الملك في یوم ولیلة فكانما وافق لیلة القدر Translation Whomsoever recites [Surah Sajdah] and [Surah Mulk] on any day and night, it is as though he has recited it on Laylatul Qadr