Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

10 Safar 144616 August 2024

A Hadith Regarding Thyme/Za’tar

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? It is narrated from Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu anhu) that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “Allah has given the power of speech to the herb, thyme, and it said to me, ‘O, Prophet of Allah! Take me [use me]. I swear by the One…

7 Safar 144613 August 2024

Another Version of the Narration on Not Sleeping After Meals

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Digest your food with the Name of Allah and with doing a prayer. And do not go to sleep immediately after eating, as this will make you constipated.”

6 Safar 144612 August 2024

Allah Ta’ala Sometimes Aids Islam Through a Sinful Person

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrated: “We witnessed along with Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) the Khaybar (campaign). Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) told his companions about a man who claimed to be a Muslim, This man is from the people of the Fire. When the…

6 Safar 144612 August 2024

A Salutation for the Fulfilment of Needs

QuestionIs the following correct? Durud for all needs: Recite the following salutation 41 or 100 times and then make du’a for your particular need: اللهم صل على سيدنا محمد صلاة تقضي بها حاجاتنا

3 Safar 14469 August 2024

The Etiquette of Greeting When Entering at Night

QuestionI am searching for the Hadith which mentions how Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would make salam when he entered. The greeting was such that it would not disturb the sleeping person but was loud enough for someone awake to hear it.

2 Safar 14468 August 2024

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Would Perform Household chores

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: عن عروة، قال: قلت لعائشة: يا أم المؤمنين، أي شيء كان يصنع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا كان عندك؟ قالت: ما يفعل أحدكم في مهنة أهله، يخصف نعله، ويخيط ثوبه، ويرقع دلوه

1 Safar 14467 August 2024

Seek Your Sustenance Early in the Morning

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? “Search for your rizq (sustenance) in the morning because the morning is a time of blessing and success”