5 Muharram 14443 August 2022
The Muwatta of Imam ‘Abdullah ibn Wahb
QuestionIs the Muwatta ‘Abdillah ibn Wahb [a portion of which has been published] one of the riwayaat of Muwatta Imam Malik or a separate Muwatta of Imam ‘Abdullah ibn Wahb?
Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala
29 Dhul Hijjah 144329 July 2022
Clarification Regarding the Hadith on the Fragrance for Women
QuestionIn some Hadiths, it is mentioned that women’s fragrances can have colour but little or no smell. What type of fragrance is this and what is the point of applying a fragrance if it does not have a fragrance?
7 Dhul Hijjah 14437 July 2022
Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Would Recite the Takbir in the Marketplace During the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah
QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) would go to the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah reciting takbir. The people would follow them in reciting.
6 Dhul Hijjah 14436 July 2022
Status of the Narrator Razin ibn ‘Uqbah
QuestionI would like to know the status of the Hadith narrator Razin ibn ‘Uqbah.
6 Dhul Hijjah 14436 July 2022
Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) Explains the Effect of Using the Words Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyumu in Du’a
QuestionI received the following message. Is this the statement of a pious predecessor? أن لاسم الحي القيوم تأثيرا خاصا في إجابة الدعوات، وكشف الكربات ولهذا كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا اجتهد في الدعاء قال: «يا حي يا قيوم»
5 Dhul Hijjah 14435 July 2022
A Question Regarding a Sahabi Offering Salah to Ask Allah for Salt
QuestionIs there any Hadith to the effect that a Sahabi (radiyallahu ‘anhu) once offered two rak’ahs of Salah to ask Allah for salt?
5 Dhul Hijjah 14435 July 2022
Give the Sick Hope of Living
QuestionCould you please provide the reference together with the status of the following narration: إذا دخلتم على المريض فنفسوا له في أجله، فإن ذلك لا يرد شيئا ويطيب نفسه
1 Dhul Hijjah 14431 July 2022
The Ambiya Were Ordered to Do Three Things
QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? ثلاث من سنن المرسلين، تعجيل الإفطار، و تأخير السحور، واخذ الشمال باليمين في الصلاة
1 Dhul Hijjah 14431 July 2022
An Untraceable Hadith Regarding Hudhayfah ibnul Yaman (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) and the Morsel of Food
QuestionIs the story of Sayyiduna Hudhayfah ibnul Yaman (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) true wherein he picked up a morsel of food in a prestigious place and said “Should I leave the Sunnah of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) for these fools?
29 Dhul Qa'dah 144329 June 2022
An Incident Regarding a Thief and ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionIs this incident true? A robber stole ‘Umar’s ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) turban in the marketplace and ran. ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) ran after him shouting: “I bear witness to Allah that I have given it to you, so say: “I accept it” so that the Hellfire doesn’t touch you!”
28 Dhul Qa'dah 144328 June 2022
Sin Troubles the Heart and Conscience
QuestionCan you please tell me the authenticity of this Hadith as I have seen this on social media? “When a thing disturbs the peace of your heart, give it up!”
27 Dhul Qa'dah 144327 June 2022
Another Version of the Du’a of Abu Damdam (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionI am looking for a reference for this du’a: اللهمَّ إني قد تصدَّقتُ بعِرْضي على عبادِك Allahumma inni qad tasaddaqtu bi ‘irdi ‘ala ‘ibadika
27 Dhul Qa'dah 144327 June 2022
‘Abdullah ibn Masud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Narration on the Virtue of Takbir Ula and Tahajjud
QuestionIs this narration authentic? التكبيرة الأولى وصلاة القيام خير من إبل ألف
27 Dhul Qa'dah 144327 June 2022
An Unreliable Hadith on the Virtue of Earning a Halal Livelihood
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever earns money lawfully from halal, will be forgiven with the first morsel [of that halal income] he puts in his mouth.”
27 Dhul Qa'dah 144327 June 2022
Sa’id’s ibn Jubayr (rahimahullah) Desire to Spread Knowledge
QuestionWhat is the reference for this statement? لأن أنشر علمي أحب إلي من أن أذهب به إلى قبري