Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

21 Dhul Qa'dah 143516 September 2014

The Virtue of Qurbani/Udhiyah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadiths: 1) "There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of Qurbani than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Qiyamah with its horns, hair, and hooves (to be weighed on a persons good deeds). The…

16 Dhul Qa'dah 143511 September 2014

Allah Ta’ala Detests One Who Is Obscene

QuestionI am looking for the correct translation and the reference for the following Hadith. Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "…Allah abhors those who indulge in shameless talk and use indecent language."

16 Dhul Qa'dah 143511 September 2014

Hadith Prohibiting Making Things Difficult

QuestionPlease provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said: "Make things easy and do not create difficulty. Give people glad tidings and do not create in them disgust for Din/do not avert them from Din."

16 Dhul Qa'dah 143511 September 2014

A Hadith on Musical Instruments

QuestionPlease provide a reference for the following narration regarding music, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “My Rabb has commanded me to destroy all musical instruments…”

9 Dhul Qa'dah 14354 September 2014

Ibn Hajar (rahimahullah)’s Al ‘Ujab Fi Bayanil Asbab

QuestionI was reading Hafiz Ibn Hajar Al 'Asqalani's Al 'Ujab Fi Bayanil Asbab (regarding the reasons of revelation of the different verses of the Holy Quran), and I wanted to ask what his methodology is in this book with regards to the hadiths he cites in it? Are all of…

7 Dhul Qa'dah 14352 September 2014

Recognizing Allah Is My Capital, Intellect Is the Root of My Faith

QuestionI want to enquire about the strength of Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu)'s narration found in Qadhi Iyadh's renowned "Ash-Shifa' Bi Ta'rif Huquqil Mustafa." Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) asks Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) about his path and Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) responds with 17 short statements like "Love is…

7 Dhul Qa'dah 14352 September 2014

A Du’a Before Wudu

QuestionIs the following du'a to be read before wudu? اللهم اني اسألك تمام الوضوء وتمام الصلوة وتمام رضوانك وتمام مغفرتك Translation: O Allah I ask you to bless me with a complete wudu, complete Salah, your complete happiness and forgiveness.