14 Muharram 144412 August 2022
Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam) Experienced Comfort in the Fire
QuestionIs it true that Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam) said that his best days were when he was in the fire?
Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala
14 Muharram 144412 August 2022
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Smiled When Relating About the Mercy of Allah on the Day of Qiyamah
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) once laughed so the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) asked: “What are you smiling about?” He said: “I was looking into the Day of Judgment” – and every time Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) saw the Day of…
14 Muharram 144412 August 2022
Wording of the Salutation That Yields Abundant Rewards
QuestionI would like to know which wording of this durud [salutation] is more correct? (with ب in بما or without) جزى الله عنا محمدا بما هو أهله Or جزى الله عنا محمدا ما هو أهله
12 Muharram 144410 August 2022
Did Nuh (‘alayhis salam) and Those on the Ark Carry Along Grains Which They Ground on ‘Ashura?
Question“On the day of ‘Ashura Nabi Nuh’s ark halted at mount Judi. They ate the remains of their food and specifically grains which they ground.” Is this correct?
11 Muharram 14449 August 2022
An Unreliable Narration Stating That the First Rain on Earth was on the Day of ‘Ashura
QuestionPlease inform me if this Hadith is authentic? أول مطر نزل من السماء يوم عاشوراء
11 Muharram 14449 August 2022
Seeking Refuge and Protection Through Surah Falaq and Surah Nas
QuestionIs this correct? “Surah Falaq protects one from calamities.”
11 Muharram 14449 August 2022
A Narration of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Regarding Kissing One’s Spouse While Fasting
QuestionThere is a Hadith which I read in Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah (31144), and I want to know its authenticity. ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) saw Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) in a dream and Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was not looking at Him. He asked, “O Messenger of Allah…
10 Muharram 14448 August 2022
Does Surah Yasin Protect One from the Thirst of the Day of Qiyamah?
QuestionIs this correct? “Surah Yasin protects one from the thirst of the Day of Judgement.”
10 Muharram 14448 August 2022
Seeing Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) in a Dream in a Different Form
QuestionWhat is status of following narration? من رآني في المنام فقد رآني، فإني أرى في كل صورة
10 Muharram 14448 August 2022
Allah Ta’ala Saved Musa and Nuh (‘alayhimas salam) on ‘Ashura
QuestionIs this Hadith suitable to quote? عن أبي هريرة، قال: مر النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم بأناس من اليهود قد صاموا يوم عاشوراء، فقال: «ما هذا من الصوم؟» قالوا: هذا اليوم الذي نجى الله موسى وبني إسرائيل من الغرق، وغرق فيه فرعون، وهذا يوم استوت فيه السفينة على الجودي،…
7 Muharram 14445 August 2022
An Incident Regarding Alcohol Being the Leader to All Sins
QuestionIs the following incident drawn from the Hadith? Once, a pious man was invited by a woman to commit adultery. The man refused. The woman gave him a choice of options: – Committing adultery with her or – To kill her newly born child, who had she begot from…
7 Muharram 14445 August 2022
Sa’id’s ibn Musayyab (rahimahullah) High Regard for Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
QuestionIs this statement authentic? Sa’id ibnul Musayyab (rahimahullah) said: “Had I testified in favour of anyone that he is from the inhabitants of Jannah, I would have testified in favour of Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma).”
7 Muharram 14445 August 2022
Surah Kafirun and Protection from Shirk
QuestionIs this correct: Surah Kafirun protects one from Kufr [disbelief] at the time of death.
6 Muharram 14444 August 2022
A Narration Attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Regarding Teaching Women to Write
QuestionIs this authentic? روي عن علي رضي الله عنه: أنه مر على رجل يعلم امرأة الكتابة فقال: لا تزد الشر شرا
6 Muharram 14444 August 2022
Ibn Jurayj (rahimahullah) and Tadlis
QuestionIbn Jurayj (rahimahullah) was known to be a mudallis. How do we go about accepting his reports?