Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

26 Safar 14379 December 2015

The Virtue of Controlling One’s Anger

QuestionWhat is the reference for the following Hadith? "He who swallows his anger despite being able to vent it, Allah will call him in front of the entire creation on the Day of Qiyamah and allow him to choose whichever hur [maiden of Jannah] he desires"

26 Safar 14379 December 2015

Trials and Tests, a Means of Expiation of Sins

QuestionPlease provide the reference for this narration. "The believing men and women continue to be under trial with regards to their selves, their children, and their wealth until they meet Allah without any sin"

25 Safar 14378 December 2015

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s Worry and Concern for This Ummah

QuestionUnder the Tafsir of Ayah five of Surah Duha: ولسوف يعطيك ربك فترضى The following Hadith is quoted: لا أرضى و واحد من أمتي في النار (I will not be pleased even if one of my Ummati is in the Fire) Can you provide the complete Hadith and it's authenticity?

25 Safar 14378 December 2015

The Reward of the Custodians of the Quran

QuestionIs the narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The custodians of the Quran will be in the shade of Allah, in the company of the Prophets and other virtuous people on the day of Qiyamah"

24 Safar 14377 December 2015

How to Remedy a Hard Heart

QuestionIs this authentic? A person complained to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) that he had a hard heart. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised him to pass his hand over the head of an orphan and to feed the poor.

24 Safar 14377 December 2015

A Great Virtue of Loving for the Sake of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionI heard an incident in a lecture regarding Sayyiduna Mu'adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu 'anhu) pulling someone close to him and telling him the virtue of loving for the sake of Allah. Please narrate the full incident and provide the reference

22 Safar 14375 December 2015

An Unreliable Hadith Regarding the Four Sunnah of Zuhr

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whomsoever does not consistently offer the four rak'ahs before Zuhr will be deprived of my intercession"

21 Safar 14374 December 2015

A Virtue of Visiting the Sick

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith: "Whoever visits a Believer, seventy thousand (70 000) Angels pray for his forgiveness"

21 Safar 14374 December 2015

Remember Allah When You Become Angry

QuestionWhat is the grade of this Hadith Qudsi? "O son of Adam! When you get angry, remember Me. In this way, when I become angry, I will remember you [with My forgiveness] and will not destroy you among those who will be destroyed. If you are oppressed then be patient,…

21 Safar 14374 December 2015

Durud (Salutations) When Sitting in a Gathering

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the Hadith which states that if you say “bismillah" and read durud (salutations) before sitting in a gathering, Allah Ta'ala will appoint Angels to protect you from backbiting?

21 Safar 14374 December 2015

The Bounty of the Last Person to Enter Jannah

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the narration which states that the lowest ranked person in Jannah upon seeing his Hurs (Maidens of Jannah) will say none has been granted better than me. The Hurs will say All praise is to Allah for creating us for you.

21 Safar 14374 December 2015

Another Du’a to Recite after Salah

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the Hadith which states that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would make the following du'a after Salah "O Allah, I seek Your protection from disbelief, poverty and the punishment of the grave" اللهم إني أعوذ بك من الكفر، والفقر، وعذاب القبر Allahumma inni a'udhubika minal…