Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

7 Dhul Hijjah 144514 June 2024

A du’a to recite after Salah to gain the intercession of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionWhat is the grading of this Hadith, and is it suitable to practise upon? Please translate the du’a as well. عن سيدنا أبي أمامة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: من دعا بهؤلاء الدعوات في دبر كل صلاة مكتوبة حلّت له الشفاعة مني يوم القيامة:…

27 Dhul Qa'dah 14454 June 2024

‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz displays patience and humility

QuestionI am looking for the reference for this incident: One night, ‘Umar ibn Abdil-Aziz went to the mosque accompanied by a guard. As ‘Umar entered the mosque, he accidentally stepped on a man who was sleeping in the dark. The man lifted his head and said, “Are you crazy?”…

21 Dhul Qa'dah 144529 May 2024

Clarification Regarding an Incident of a Nabi

QuestionIn the following excerpt, who was the Prophet whom Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was referring to? “There is a Muslim boasting,” so Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) immediately responded, “Do not say this, for verily, there was a prophet from amongst the prophets who looked at his army…

20 Dhul Qa'dah 144528 May 2024

A Quote Attributed to Ja’far as Sadiq Regarding Allah Ta’ala

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Ja’far as-Sadiq (rahimahullah) said: “Whoever claims that Allah is contained in anything or originated from anything or is borne by anything has associated partners with Him. If He was in something, then He would be contained; and if He was on something,…

19 Dhul Qa'dah 144527 May 2024

A Narration on Fenugreek

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Seek cure in fenugreek [methi].” (Zadul Ma’ad)

16 Dhul Qa'dah 144524 May 2024

The Tawbah of Malik ibn Dinar

QuestionI am looking for the full incident as well as a reference of the incident of Malik ibn Dinar’s repentance.

15 Dhul Qa'dah 144523 May 2024

Goodness Will Always Remain in the Ummah

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? الخير فيّ وفي أمتي إلى يوم القيامة There is good in me and my Ummah until the Day of Qiyamah.

14 Dhul Qa'dah 144522 May 2024

Passing Away in the State of Ihram During Hajj

QuestionI am looking for the Hadith wherein a Sahabi (radiyallahu ‘anhu) passed away in ‘Arafah while on Hajj with Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam).