Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

17 Shawwal 143514 August 2014

Reward for Offering Salatul Ishraq

Question1. Are two or four rakats for Ishraq substantiated from Hadith? 2. Regarding the rewards mentioned for Ishraq, it's usually stated that for two rakats, one gets Nafl Hajj and Umrah reward, and for a second two rakahs, one's daily needs are fulfilled. Is this found in Hadith?

16 Shawwal 143513 August 2014

A Sign That Allah Ta’ala Has Turned Away His Attention from a Person

QuestionI am looking for a Hadith, the gist of which, as related by one of the Scholars is, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) asked: "What are the signs that Allah Ta'ala has turned away His glance of mercy from a person?' 'One of the signs mentioned is that that person…

16 Shawwal 143513 August 2014

Hadith on Black Flags

QuestionCan you please comment on the gradation of this narration? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) says: "When you see the black flags, remain where you are and do not move your hands or your feet. Thereafter there shall appear a feeble folk to whom no concern is given. Their hearts will…

4 Ramadan 14352 July 2014

Is Learning Two Hadiths Better than Sixty Years of Worship?

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? من تعلم حديثين اثنين ينفع بهما نفسه أو يعلمهما غيره فينتفع بهما كان خيرا من عبادة ستين سنة Translation: Whomsoever learns two Hadiths to benefit himself or to teach others so that they may take benefit, then this is better than sixty years of worship.

3 Ramadan 14351 July 2014

The Du’a of a Haji

QuestionPeople have been saying that when one returns home from having completed Hajj or 'Umrah, their dua's are accepted for forty days. I have never come across this before and am questioning its authenticity. Please can you enlighten me on this matter?