Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

27 Rajab 143527 May 2014

Sayyiduna Nu’ayman ibn ‘Amr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionThere are certain narrations about the pranks of Sayyiduna Nu'ayman ibn Amr (radiyallahu 'anhu), like the narration where he sold Suwaybit ibn Harmalah as a slave to a group of Arabs or where he slaughtered a camel that did not belong to him. What did the classical scholars say about…

24 Rajab 143524 May 2014

Another Du’a to Be Recited After Eating

QuestionIs the following authentic? If a person recites the following du'a after eating, he will not be questionable regarding the food: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي هُوَ أَشْبَعَنَا وَأَرْوَانَا وَأَنْعَمَ عَلَيْنَا وَأَفْضَلَ Translation: All praise belongs to Allah, the one who has satiated us, quenched us and has showered us with bounties.

20 Rajab 143520 May 2014

Prohibition of Shaving Only Part of the Head

QuestionWhat is the meaning of the Hadith below? نهى رسول الله صلي الله عليه و سلم عن القزع Translation: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) prohibited from qaza' (a way of cutting the hair). In the above Hadith, the word qaza' is used. What is the meaning of this word? To…

20 Rajab 143520 May 2014

Hadith on Asking for ‘Afiyah (Protection)

QuestionI would appreciate if you could provide the narration and reference where Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu 'anhu) to ask for 'afiyah (protection and safety): "O Siddiq, keep asking for well-being and forgiveness"

19 Rajab 143519 May 2014

Prohibition of Using Haram Medicine

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following Hadith. "Allah Ta'ala has sent down both the disease and the cure, and He has appointed a cure for every disease. So treat yourselves, but use nothing unlawful."

15 Rajab 143515 May 2014

Verification of Hadith; “Soon People Will Invite Each Other Plotting against You”

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Soon people will invite each other plotting against you like how a person eating invites others to share their dish. Someone asked: 'Will that be because of our small numbers at that time'? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)…