Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

11 Rabi'ul Akhir 144526 October 2023

The Best of Good Deeds Are Done Secretly

QuestionPlease provide a reference and Arabic text. Al Fudayl said: “The most favourable deed is that which is concealed, this prevents it from being interfered with by Shaytan and kept away from hypocrisy.”

11 Rabi'ul Akhir 144526 October 2023

The Ambiya Are Not Inherited From

QuestionIs the following hadith authentic? “We, the prophets, do not leave any inheritance; whatever we leave is charity”

10 Rabi'ul Akhir 144525 October 2023

The Different Stages of Leadership This Ummah Will Go Through

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? «أول هذا الأمر نبوة ورحمة، ثم يكون خلافة ورحمة، ثم يكون ملكا ورحمة، ثم يكون إمارة ورحمة، ثم يتكادمون عليه تكادم الحمر فعليكم بالجهاد، وإن أفضل جهادكم الرباط، وإن أفضل رباطكم عسقلان»

9 Rabi'ul Akhir 144524 October 2023

The Wisdom Behind Keeping a Name With a Good Meaning

QuestionIt is narrated in Jami’ Ibn Wahab that “A baby was brought to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and he asked his name. They said: as-Sayyib. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “No, but his name is ‘Abdullah.” The narrator said: “But the people used to call him by…

8 Rabi'ul Akhir 144523 October 2023

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Took Good Omens from Names

QuestionPlease verify this: “When Suhail ibn ‘Amr came to talk, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to his companions: “Your matter will become easy.” Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to love good names of people, places, etc. and disliked their bad names. He used to take good omen…

5 Rabi'ul Akhir 144520 October 2023

Din Is How You Treat Others

QuestionCould you give the reference and authentication of the following Hadith? الدين المعاملة “Religion is in the [good] treatment of others”

4 Rabi'ul Akhir 144519 October 2023

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Disliked Reprehensible Names

QuestionIs this correct? Once Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was passing by two hills on a journey and enquired about their names. He was told, ‘Fadhih and Mukhzi’. He turned away from them and did not pass by them.”

3 Rabi'ul Akhir 144518 October 2023

The Nikah of One in the State of Ihram

QuestionWhat is the correct i’rab and explanation of the words “لا ينكح المحرم ولا ينكح” which appear in Sahih Muslim?

2 Rabi'ul Akhir 144517 October 2023

A group in Baytul Maqdis will always remain Firm Upon Din Prevailing Over Their Enemy

QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن أبي أمامة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «لا تزال طائفة من أمتي على الدين ظاهرين لعدوهم قاهرين لا يضرهم من خالفهم إلا ما أصابهم من لأواء حتى يأتيهم أمر الله وهم كذلك». قالوا: يا رسول الله وأين هم؟ قال: «ببيت المقدس…