The Messenger of Allah ﷺ informed us that there is no action more beloved to Allah on the Day of Eid than making a sacrifice. He told his beloved daughter Sayyidah Fatimah al-Zahra’ that she would be forgiven for her previous wrongdoings with the first drop of blood to be shed from the sacrificed animal. […]
On Wearing a Turban (`Imamah)
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) What are the conditions and etiquettes of wearing a turban (`imamah)? There are two conditions. Firstly the material which the turban is made from must be permissible to wear and not silk for example. Secondly it must be worn with […]
On Following the Sunnah and Avoiding Ostentation
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) I want to follow the Sunnah but I feel pride and ostentation in my heart when I do so. What should I do? You should try to remove those blameworthy qualities while continuing to follow the Sunnah. The Devil […]
The Prophetic Balance: Showing Compassion While Being Firm
Advice from Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) “We need the Prophetic balance. We need to show our children mercy, compassion and affection. Many people are deficient in this regard. At the same time we need to be firm and follow our guide, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. […]
Intentions for Travelling
Advice on travelling from Habib `Ali al-Habashi (may Allah have mercy upon him and benefit us by him) Habib `Ali says that travelling is in reality leaving behind one’s base nature to attain lofty stations in the proximity of Allah. He then calls us to act upon the hadith of the Prophet ﷺ: سَافِروا تَصِحُّوا […]