Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

26 Rabi'ul Akhir 144510 November 2023

Singing/Music Leads to Zina

QuestionCan this be quoted? Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad (rahimahullah), the famous ascetic said: “Singing is the stepping stone to fornication.”

25 Rabi'ul Akhir 14459 November 2023

Musical Instruments and Wine Will Cause Punishment

QuestionCan this Hadith be quoted? “In this Ummah, there will be people who will be sunk into the earth, deformed, and upon whom stones will rain from heaven. The Ṣaḥabi (radiyallahu ‘anhu) asked when that would be, and Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) replied: “When singing girls and instruments…

25 Rabi'ul Akhir 14459 November 2023

The Worst Characteristic According to Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is status of following narration from Tabarani? حدثنا محمد بن حيان المازني، ثنا عمرو بن مرزوق، أنا شعبة، عن أبي إسحاق، عن أبي الأحوص، عن عبد الله، قال: ألأم أخلاق المؤمن: الفحش

24 Rabi'ul Akhir 14458 November 2023

Islam’s Treatment of Women in ‘Iddah

QuestionIn the following Hadith, what does احلاسها mean? عن أم سلمة رضي الله عنها: أن امرأة توفي زوجها، فاشتكت عينها، فذكروها للنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، وذكروا له الكحل، وأنه يخاف على عينها، فقال: «لقد كانت إحداكن تمكث في بيتها، في شر أحلاسها – أو: في أحلاسها في شر…

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 14453 November 2023

What Does Rank/Status Mean in the Famous Hadith on the Reward of Salutations?

QuestionPlease provide a brief explanation of the Hadith that states “Whoever sends a single salutation [durud] upon Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) will be raised ten times in status” What does “status” mean here? Is it the status in Jannah or spiritual status?

15 Rabi'ul Akhir 144530 October 2023

Learn Conviction in Allah Ta’ala and in His Promises

QuestionIs this statement authentic? عن خالد بن معدان رحمه الله قال: تعلّموا اليقين كما تعلّموا القرآن حتى تعرفوه، فإنى أتعلّمه

15 Rabi'ul Akhir 144530 October 2023

Makkah Mukarramah; The Best Land of Allah

QuestionIs the following Hadith reliable and suitable to to quote? «والله إنك لخير أرض الله، وأحب أرض الله إلى الله»

12 Rabi'ul Akhir 144527 October 2023

‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Regarding Consulting Women

QuestionI would like to know the strength of this narration and if it’s suitable to quote. ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “Act opposite to women as there is blessing in opposing them.”