Allah tells us: The Prophet is closer to the believers than their own selves, and his wives are their mothers (33:6). Allah chose them to be close to His Chosen Servant, decreed that they be revered and made them mothers of everyone who believes in Him. Continue reading Honouring our Mothers, the Mothers of the Believers
Habib Ali al-Haddar
Habib Ali bin Muhammad al-Haddar was born in Mukalla on the Indian Ocean coast around the year 1351 (1932). Continue reading Habib Ali al-Haddar
Dreams and Signs Before Taking the Path
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
If someone is considering taking the path, must they have dreams or see other signs about the shaykh before doing so? Continue reading Dreams and Signs Before Taking the Path
Is it possible to be in a state of brokenness and a state of joy?
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Combining brokenness and joy is like combining fear and hope. Continue reading Is it possible to be in a state of brokenness and a state of joy?
Habib Abd al-Qadir Kharid
Habib Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani bin Salim bin Alawi Kharid was born in Tarim in the year 1358/1939. He was raised by his father Habib Salim. The Kharid clan are descendants of al-Faqih al-Muqaddam through Shaykh Abdullah bin Alawi Ba Alawi. They have been known for their scholarship since the days of their ancestor, the hadith scholar, Imam Muhammad bin Ali Kharid (died 960/1553). Continue reading Habib Abd al-Qadir Kharid
Habib Bakri al-Hamid
Habib Muhammad bin Muhsin al-Hamid bin al-Shaykh Abu Bakr bin Salim, affectionally known as Habib Bakri, was much loved in Hadramawt and beyond. Continue reading Habib Bakri al-Hamid
Being Veiled From Allah
There is no greater punishment in the next life than being veiled from Allah and not being able to see Him. This is more painful than being cast into the Hellfire and being denied entry to Paradise. Continue reading Being Veiled From Allah
On Wearing a Turban
Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) gave the following guidelines on wearing a turban.
The purpose of wearing a turban (or ‘imamah) is following the Chosen One ﷺ and showing other people this great sunnah. Continue reading On Wearing a Turban
On Attending Gatherings Virtually
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Does someone attending your gatherings virtually receive what someone attending physically attains? Is there a difference between attending an online class live and watching the recording later? Continue reading On Attending Gatherings Virtually
When Something Tells You to Make Tawbah..
When a thought enters your heart and something inside you tells you to make tawbah and repent, then be certain that this is a divine moment in which Allah is manifesting Himself to you with His name al-Tawwab, the Oft-Returning. Continue reading When Something Tells You to Make Tawbah..