Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala

16 Dhul Qa'dah 14445 June 2023

An Untraceable Virtue of Bismillah

QuestionThe Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever recites ‘Bismillah’ 21 times after ‘Isha Salah will not be harmed by epidemics and will be protected against sudden death.”

13 Dhul Qa'dah 14442 June 2023

Another Supposed Virtue of Melons

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? “Whenever you eat fruit, eat melon, because it is the fruit of Paradise and contains 1000 blessings and 1000 mercies. The eating of it cures every disease.”

11 Dhul Qa'dah 144431 May 2023

Abu ‘Amir; the Great-Grandfather of Imam Malik

QuestionI heard that Abu ‘Amir the great-grandfather of Imam Malik (rahimahullah) was a Sahabi. But today, I read in an article that Hafiz ibn Hajar al-Asqalani (rahimahullah) said that he was a Tabi’i Mukhadram. Which is correct?

10 Dhul Qa'dah 144430 May 2023

The Virtue of Walking for Jumu’ah

QuestionIn which Hadith book can I find these words? «من اغبرت قدماه في سبيل الله فهو حرام على النار»

9 Dhul Qa'dah 144429 May 2023

‘Abdullah’s ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Thirst for Knowledge

QuestionPlease mention the Hadith book wherein this incident is mentioned. ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) would sit at a Sahabi’s door to acquire a Hadith from him. He would wait at the door until the Sahabi came out. When the Sahabi (radiyallahu ‘anhu) would see him, he would say,…

5 Dhul Qa'dah 144425 May 2023

Allah Ta’ala Accepts Charity Swiftly

QuestionPlease advise if the following was the practice of Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha). “She was given the name, Mother of Fragrance, for every time a beggar knocked on her door, she would touch the money with perfume/musk before giving it to him. When asked why, Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)…

4 Dhul Qa'dah 144424 May 2023

Wearing Shoes While Seated

QuestionWhat is the strength of the Hadith which says one must be in seated/sitting down when wearing shoes or trousers?

4 Dhul Qa'dah 144424 May 2023

A Shi’i Narration Regarding Nabi Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? إنّ الله تبارك وتعالى اتّخذ إبراهيم عبدًا قبل أن يتّخذه نبيًّا، وإن الله اتخذه نبيًّا قبل أن يتّخذه رسولًا، وإن الله اتّخذه رسولًا قبل أن يتّخذه خليلًا، وإن الله اتخذه خليلًا قبل أن يجعله إمامًا، فلما جَمع له الأشياء قال: إني جاعلك للناس إمامًا.