Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

20 Muharram 14373 November 2015

Salatul Istisqa (Salah Seeking rain)

QuestionIs there mention of Salatul Istisqa in the Hadith and did Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) perform it? What is the procedure of performing it and is there a difference of opinion in the method of performing it?

19 Muharram 14372 November 2015

Hadith Regarding Beef

QuestionIs there a Hadith where Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that the meat of a cow contains disease?

19 Muharram 14372 November 2015

Prostrating After Witr Salah, Reciting a Supplication and Ayatul Kursi

QuestionKindly confirm the source and authenticity of the following Hadith: ما من مؤمن ولا مؤمنة يسجد عقب الوتر سجدتين ويقول في سجوده سبوح قدوس رب الملائكة والروح خمس مرات لا يرفع رأسه حتى يغفر الله له ذنوبه كلها وإن مات في ليلته مات شهيدا (وزاد في التتار خانية لما ذكر…

15 Muharram 143729 October 2015

The Importance of Takbir Ula According to a Tabi’i

QuestionKindly translate the following and is it suitable to quote? ‏عن إبراهيم رحمه الله قال إذا رأيت الرجل يتهاون في التكبيرة الأولى فاغسل يدك منه

14 Muharram 143728 October 2015

Fast When You See the Moon and Stop Fasting When You See the Moon

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narrations: 1) "When you see the crescent moon fast, and when you see the crescent moon break the fast" 2) "Fast by its sighting and stop fasting by its sighting and if it is hidden from you, then complete the number of Sha'ban…

14 Muharram 143728 October 2015

Another Supposed Virtue for a Pregnant Woman

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? "When a woman is pregnant, she deserves the reward of a fasting person who is steadfast, humble and obedient and is fighting in the path of Allah. When she experiences labour pains, none knows how [huge] her reward is and when she gives birth, for…

14 Muharram 143728 October 2015

An Unauthentic Virtue of a Certain Du’a After Adhan

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadiths? 1) "Whosoever says 'marhaban bil qa-ilina 'adlan marhaban bis salati wa ahlan' when he hears the Muadhin, Allah will record 20000 virtues will be written for him, 20000 of his sins will be forgiven and 20000 of his stages will be elevated"…

13 Muharram 143727 October 2015

Being Allah Conscious, a Means of Purification

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following narration: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was asked: "How can a person purify himself?" Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) answered: "He should remember that Allah 'Azza Wa Jalla is with him wherever he is."

13 Muharram 143727 October 2015

The Du’a of Yunus (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionIt is said in a Hadith that if a Muslim recites this verse forty times during illness and dies then his death will be that of Martyrs (Shahid). And if he gets well then his sins will be forgiven. This verse (Ayah) also strengthens one's du'a if recited during du'a.…