Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

2 Muharram 14469 July 2024

A Du’a to Recite on the Night of ‘Arafah

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Any servant [of Allah], whether male or female, who supplicates with this du’a’ – which is composed of ten phrases on the night of `Arafah one thousand times – will not ask a…

1 Muharram 14468 July 2024

Death Is a Bridge

QuestionIs the following statement a Hadith? “Death is a bridge that connects the lover to the beloved”

27 Dhul Hijjah 14454 July 2024

The Reward for Reciting Surah Ikhlas 200 Times Daily

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? If anyone recites 200 times every day Surah Ikhlas 200 of his (minor) sins committed over 50 years will be blotted out of his record; but, if he has to pay a loan to anyone, that will not be forgiven.

27 Dhul Hijjah 14454 July 2024

Ensuring Privacy While Bathing

QuestionIs there any reference for this Hadith? “When any one of you performs ghusl, let him conceal himself.”

26 Dhul Hijjah 14453 July 2024

Clarification on the Query Regarding Du’a on a Wednesday

QuestionIn this answer, regarding du’a being accepted on a Wednesday, the word صلاتين appears in the Hadith i.e., between two Salahs. How is this interpreted to specifically refer to the period between Zuhr and ‘Asr?

25 Dhul Hijjah 14452 July 2024

Minimise Concern Over Others’ Opinions

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Hasan al-Basri (rahimahullah) was asked: “Why do you appear unconcerned with what people say about you?” He said, “When I was born I was born alone, when I shall die I will die alone, when I am placed in my grave I…

24 Dhul Hijjah 14451 July 2024

An Unreliable Virtue of Reciting Surah Tariq

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever recites Surah Tariq, Allah will grant him ten good deeds for each star in the sky”

24 Dhul Hijjah 14451 July 2024

Giving Charity on Behalf of the Deceased Benefits Them

QuestionI came across a scholar quoting Nawawi (rahimahullah) stating: “Whoever wishes to honour their parents should give charity on their behalf, for charity reaches the deceased and benefits them without any dispute among Muslims, and this is the correct practice.” Could you provide the source of this quotation?

21 Dhul Hijjah 144528 June 2024

A Follow up Query Regarding the Narration on Backbiting

QuestionI saw a Hadith on your website regarding backbiting which is not authentic. The following is a longer version. Is this version authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: Beware of backbiting, for backbiting is worse than fornication, I said: And why that, O Messenger of Allah? He said:…

21 Dhul Hijjah 144528 June 2024

The Detriments of Excessive Sleeping and Overeating

QuestionWhat is the reference for this statement of Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? And whoever overeats will not experience sweetness in the remembrance of Allah… And whoever oversleeps will not find barakah in his life span”

20 Dhul Hijjah 144527 June 2024

Lack of Modesty Inevitably Leads to a Dead Heart

QuestionWhat is the reference for this statement of Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? ‘Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “Whoever has little modesty, has little piety, and whoever has little piety, his heart dies.”

20 Dhul Hijjah 144527 June 2024

Ways to Serve Deceased Parents

QuestionCan you provide the reference and translation of this Hadith? بينا نحن عند رسول الله إذ جاءه رجل من بني سلمة، فقال: يا رسول الله، هل بقي من بر أبوى شي أبرهما به بعد موتهما؟ قال: «نعم، الصلاة عليهما، والاستغفار لهما، وإنفاذ عهدهما من بعدهما، وصلة الرحم التي لا…