Moulana Suhail Motala

26 Safar 144811 August 2026

The Reward for Reciting Tahlil

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following? Saying “La ila ha illallahu wahda hu la sharika ka lahu lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shay-in qadir 10 times is like freeing 20 slaves from the progeny of Isma'il ('alayhis salam)."

26 Safar 144811 August 2026

The Quran Is a Source of Light

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Once, whilst advising Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (radiyallahu 'anhu), Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "Stick to the recitation of the Quran, because it is a light for you in this life and a treasure for you in the Hereafter."

26 Safar 144811 August 2026

A Hadith Concerning a Husband’s Rights

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith? "If the woman knew the full extent of the right of her husband, she would not sit in his presence while he was eating his lunch and dinner until he was finished with them."

25 Safar 144810 August 2026

The Gravediggers Among the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum)

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? عن ابن عباس، قال: لما أرادوا أن يحفروا لرسول الله - صلى الله عليه وسلم - بعثوا إلى أبي عبيدة بن الجراح، وكان يضرح كضريح أهل مكة، وبعثوا إلى أبي طلحة، وكان هو الذي يحفر لأهل المدينة، وكان يلحد، فبعثوا إليهما رسولين، فقالوا:…

22 Safar 14487 August 2026

A Hadith on the Value of the Takbir Ula

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration: من سبق إلى الصلاة إلى المسجد، خوف أن تفوته التكبيرة الأولى، أدخله الله تعالى الجنة، ومن شغله عنها غيرها، لم يدرك ما فاته منها بعمل سنة

21 Safar 14486 August 2026

The Authenticity of the Statement: “Who Will Believe Me, O Khadijah?”

QuestionI often see pictures and videos showing huge crowds of Muslims in Madinah Munawwarah, Makkah Mukarramah, ‘Arafah, Mina and other places, with the caption: ومن سيصدقني يا خديجة؟ Meaning: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is said to have asked Sayyidah Khadijah (radiyallahu ‘anha), “Who will believe me and my message?”…

20 Safar 14485 August 2026

The Death of Nabi Harun (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? إن الله أوحى إلى موسى بن عمران إني متوفي هارون، فأت به جبل كذا وكذا فانطلق موسى وهارون نحو ذلك الجبل، فإذا هم بشجرة مثلها ببيت مبني، وإذا هم فيه بسرير عليه فرش، وإذا فيه ريح طيب، فلما نظر هارون إلى ذلك…

19 Safar 14484 August 2026

An Untraceable Narration on a Duʿa

QuestionIs this authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Whoever reads the following du'a and passes it on, Allah will build a house for him in Jannah: اللهم إني أسألك بأنك أنت الذي لا إله إلا انت الأحد الصمد الذي لم يلد ولم يولد ولم يكن له كفوا أحد، الرحمٰن…

13 Safar 144829 July 2026

A Du’a for Forgiveness at the Beginning of Salah

QuestionWhat is the reference for this du'a? اللهم باعد بيني وبين خطيئتي، كما باعدت بين المشرق والمغرب، اللهم أعوذ بك أن تصد عني وجهك يوم القيامة، اللهم نقني عن خطيئتي، كما نقيت الثوب الأبيض من الدنس، اللهم أحيني مسلما، وأمتني مسلما

11 Safar 144827 July 2026

Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Love for His Grandsons

QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of this Hadith: Narrated Usamah ibn Zayd (radiyallahu 'anhu): "I came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) one night concerning some need, so he came out while he was covering up something, and I did not know what it was. Once I had tended to my…

11 Safar 144827 July 2026

Knowledge Requires Continued Learning

QuestionI require the reference and Arabic for this, please It appears in a narration: "You are only knowledgeable for as long as you keep learning. The moment you think you know enough, you become ignorant."

8 Safar 144824 July 2026

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Testifies in Favour of the Martyrs of Uhud

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Abun Nadr, the mawla of 'Umar ibn Ubaydillah said, "It reached me that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said regarding the martyrs of Uhud, 'I testify for them.' Abu Bakr As Siddiq (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, 'Messenger of Allah! Are we not their brothers? We entered Islam…