Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

19 Shawwal 14365 August 2015

The Ruku’ and Sajdah of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionKindly translate the following narration and provide the grading: كَانَ النَّبِىُّ -صلى الله عليه وسلم- إِذَا رَكَعَ بَسَطَ ظَهْرَهُ، وَإِذَا سَجَدَ وَجَّهَ أَصَابِعَهُ قِبَلَ الْقِبْلَةِ فَتَفَاج

19 Shawwal 14365 August 2015

More Benefits of Using a Miswak?

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? "Make miswak a must, do not be headless as there are twenty four benefits in miswak, the greatest benefit is that Allah Ta'ala, becomes pleased, there is increase in wealth, it freshens the breath, it strengthens the gums, it relieves headaches, it relieves toothache and…

19 Shawwal 14365 August 2015

Fulfilling Half of Din Through Marriage

QuestionWhat is the status of the Hadith: "When a man marries, he has fulfilled half of his religion, so let him fear Allah regarding the remaining half?"

19 Shawwal 14365 August 2015

The Origin of “Subhanallahi wal Hamdulillahi”

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? It has become very popular on social media The third kalimah has a unique and very interesting story behind it. It all started before Allah Ta'ala created Adam ('alayhis salam). The Angels were trying to move the 'Arsh (Throne) of Allah Ta'ala but it was…

18 Shawwal 14364 August 2015

Benefits of Using a Miswak

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? "Use the miswak, for it purifies the mouth, pleases Allah Ta'ala, pleases the Angels, increases good deeds, it is Sunnah, sharpens the eyesight, cures scurvy [a disease affecting the gums], strengthens the gums, removes phlegm and fragrances the mouth"

17 Shawwal 14363 August 2015

Reciting Surah Dukhan on Friday Night

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith: "Whoever will recite Surah Dukhan on the Eve of Friday, by morning he is forgiven and he will be wed to a Hur (damsel of Jannah)"

17 Shawwal 14363 August 2015

Reciting Surah Hashr Before Sleeping

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised to recite Surah Hashr [Surah: 59] before sleeping and said: "If you pass away you pass away a martyr/ You will be from the people of Jannah"

14 Shawwal 143631 July 2015

Is Qurbani (Slaughtering) Allowed for three or Four Days?

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration in Bayhaqi? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Sacrifice/slaughtering is three days after Yawmun Nahr (10th of Dhul Hijjah/The day of 'Eidul Adha)"

14 Shawwal 143631 July 2015

The Religion of Islam is Easy

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "This religion is easy. Whoever makes it hard will only defeat himself"