May Allah have mercy on Habib Hasan bin Ahmad Ibn Shaykh Abu Bakr bin Salim. Habib Hasan was the Mansib, or head of the clan of Shaykh Abu Bakr bin Salim, and by extension the most senior representative of the School of Hadramawt and the Ba Alawi Way. Continue reading Habib Hasan bin Ahmad al-Mansib
Habib Umar al-Jilani
Habib Umar bin Hamid bin Abd al-Hadi al-Jilani al-Hasani was a direct descendant of the great Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani.
He was born on Eid al-Fitr, 1st Shawwal 1365 (1946) in the town of al-Khuraybah deep in the Daw’an Valley. Continue reading Habib Umar al-Jilani
Hababah Maryam bint Habib Mashhur
Hababah Maryam, the eldest daughter of Habib Ali al-Mashhur bin Muhammad bin Salim bin Hafiz was one of the foremost female scholars in Tarim. Her life was spent in service, remembrance of Allah and teaching and reminding people of their Lord. Continue reading Hababah Maryam bint Habib Mashhur
Honouring our Mothers, the Mothers of the Believers
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