Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

15 Muharram 144622 July 2024

An Unreliable Du’a to Recite on a Friday

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? “If du’a is made with these words for anything between the east and the west anytime on a Friday, the person’s du’a will be answered: La Ilaha Illa Anta Ya Hannan Ya Mannan Ya Badi’as Samawati wal Ardh Ya dhal Jalali wal Ikram.”

11 Muharram 144618 July 2024

Reciting Surah Ikhlas on ‘Ashura (10th of Muharram)

Question‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) states: “Whosoever recites Surah Ikhlas 1000 times on the day of ‘Ashura (10th of Muharram), Allah Ta’ala will look at him with mercy, and the one whom Allah looks at, He will never punish him.”

5 Muharram 144612 July 2024

The Name of Allah Ta’ala Curing Headaches

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? Kindly provide the reference also. “The Byzantine Emperor sent a message to Sayyiduna Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) saying, “I have a headache which never leaves me at ease, so please send me some medicine.’ In response, Sayyiduna Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) sent him a…

3 Muharram 144610 July 2024

The Joy of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Upon Witnessing the Generosity of the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum)

QuestionKindly translate the following Hadith and comment on the authenticity: عن المنذر بن جرير، عن أبيه، قال: كنا عند رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في صدر النهار، قال: فجاءه قوم حفاة عراة مجتابي النمار أو العباء، متقلدي السيوف، عامتهم من مضر، بل كلهم من مضر فتمعر وجه رسول…

3 Muharram 144610 July 2024

A Narration Mentioning the Virtues of a Pregnant Woman

QuestionIs this authentic? “When a woman becomes pregnant, during the whole period of pregnancy she has the status of one who fasts, one who worships during the night, and one who fights for Allah with her life and possessions. And when she gives birth, Allah grants her so much…

2 Muharram 14469 July 2024

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Wore a Green Striped Ihram

QuestionWhy did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) wear a green ihram in this Hadith? Ya’la (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrated: “Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) made tawaf of the Ka’bah wearing a green mantle under his right armpit with the end over his left shoulder.”