24 Dhul Qa'dah 14368 September 2015
Was Zakariyya (‘alayhis salam) a Carpenter?
QuestionIs it true that Nabi Zakariyya ('alayhis salam) was a carpenter?
Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala
24 Dhul Qa'dah 14368 September 2015
Superiority of the Women of This World Over the Maidens of Jannah [Hur]
QuestionWhat is the grade of the following narration? Sayyidatuna Ummu Salamah (radiyallahu 'anha) narrates that she said to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), "O Rasulullah, are the women of this world superior or the hurs?'
24 Dhul Qa'dah 14368 September 2015
Is There a Du’a to Recite After Burping?
QuestionI want to know what du'a do you have to say after you burped? Some say that as it is an unpleasant thing, so you should say Astaghfirullah. However some say that you should say Alhamdulillah.
24 Dhul Qa'dah 14368 September 2015
Reciting the last two verses of Surah Tawbah
QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The one who continuously reads 'Laqad ja-akum Rasulum min anfusikum' till the end of the Surah [Surah Tawbah, verse 128 and 129] will not face a death through something collapsing on him, drowning, (being) burnt or…
23 Dhul Qa'dah 14367 September 2015
Abandoning Things That Do Not Concern One
QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following narration: "It is from the beauty of a person's Islam that he abandons things that do not concern him."
23 Dhul Qa'dah 14367 September 2015
The Modesty of Sayyiduna ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionIs the following narration authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was reclining in his house while his legs were uncovered. Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) sought permission to enter, so he permitted him to enter and he spoke to him. Then Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) sought permission to enter, so…
23 Dhul Qa'dah 14367 September 2015
Hearts Are in Allah’s Control
QuestionPlease give me the reference and full words of the Hadith which states that the heart is between the Fingers of Allah Ta'ala
22 Dhul Qa'dah 14366 September 2015
The Best Gift a Father Can Bestow on His Child
QuestionKindly provide the source and authenticity of the following narration: "The best thing a father can give his son is good manners"
22 Dhul Qa'dah 14366 September 2015
The Gardens of Jannah in This World
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When you pass by the meadows of Jannah indulge freely in them!' The Sahabah asked: 'O Messenger of Allah! What are the meadows of Paradise?' He replied: 'The circles/gatherings of 'ilm [Knowledge].'" [Tabarani]
20 Dhul Qa'dah 14364 September 2015
Allah Has Placed the Truth (Haqq) on the Tongue and Heart of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah Ta'ala has placed the truth (haqq) on the tongue and heart of 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu)"
20 Dhul Qa'dah 14364 September 2015
Did Sayyiduna ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Resemble Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam)?
QuestionIs the following narration authentic? 1) When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) married Sayyidah Ummu Kulthum to Sayyiduna 'Uthman, he said to her, "Verily, your husband resembles your forefather Ibrahim, and your father Muhammad". 2) Ibn Asakir has recorded on the authority of Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar that Nabi (sallallahu…
20 Dhul Qa'dah 14364 September 2015
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s Advice on Avoiding Sins and Being Punctual With the Obligatory Deeds
QuestionWhat is the grade of the following Hadith? Sayyidah Ummu Anas (radiyallahu 'anha) reports that she once said, 'O Rasulullah! Advise me'. He said, "Avoid acts of disobedience, that is the best Hijrah. Be punctual with your obligatory acts as this is the best Jihad and remember Allah in abundance…
20 Dhul Qa'dah 14364 September 2015
Reference for the Qunut Recited in Witr Salah
QuestionThe famous Du'a recited in Witr "Allahumma Inna Nastaeenuka wa nastaghfiruka" Is this mentioned in the Hadith? Also, are there variations in the wordings?
20 Dhul Qa'dah 14364 September 2015
The Most Beloved Acts to Allah are Those Carried Out With Consistency
QuestionPlease provide the reference and verify the translation of the following narration. "O people, you should do whatever [good] deeds you can, for Allah does not get tired [of giving reward] when you get tired. And the most beloved of good deeds to Allah are those deeds that are done…
20 Dhul Qa'dah 14364 September 2015
Barakah in Sustenance
QuestionKindly provide an 'amal (deed that I may carry out) for increase and Barakah in my rizq (sustenance)