Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What are the causes of the weakness and abasement of the Ummah in the present time? Continue reading On Causes of Current Weakness and Abasement of the Ummah
Month: April 2013
On the Position of Scholars on the Arab Spring
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What is the position of the scholars on recent events in Arab states? How should we respond to these events? Is it not true that: “He who does not concern himself with the affairs of the Muslims is not one of them?”
Continue reading On the Position of Scholars on the Arab Spring
The Situation in Syria and How We can Help
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What is happening to the people of Syria? What can we do to help? Continue reading The Situation in Syria and How We can Help
On Dealing with Extremism
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How can extremism be dealt with?
People of knowledge and people in positions of leadership must first realise their need and the need of the Ummah to prevent extremism. Then they must work together to prevent it, following the Sacred Law and trying to implement it and act according to it. They must clarify the truth by clarifying the texts and principles of the Sacred Law. Different means should be used such as dialogue, teaching and meetings. This will remove the root causes of extremism. Continue reading On Dealing with Extremism
On Extremist Views and The Youth
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What causes some young people to hold extremist views? Continue reading On Extremist Views and The Youth
On Dealing with Muslims who Mistreat Us
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How do we deal with Muslims who mistreat us?
By treating them well and praying for them. Allah says: A good deed and a bad deed are not equal. Repel [evil] with that which is better. The outcome of this is: then the one whom between him and you was enmity will become as if he is an intimate friend (41:34) .
On Dealing with Extreme Beliefs and Divisions
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
There is a new mosque in our community which follows a somewhat extreme methodology. This has caused divisions in the community and confusion, especially amongst new Muslims. What is the best way of dealing with these problems?
These problems should not stop you from embodying the attributes which you are obliged to embody. You should remain steadfast in performing your duty of showing mercy and compassion to others, even if they are mistreating you. Continue reading On Dealing with Extreme Beliefs and Divisions
On Renunciation of Extreme Beliefs and Introduction to Spirituality
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
If someone has extreme beliefs and then renounces them, at what point should they be introduced to the Shaykhs of the spiritual path and aspects of Tasawwuf? Continue reading On Renunciation of Extreme Beliefs and Introduction to Spirituality
On Greeting Non-Muslims on Their Holy Days
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Non-Muslims sometimes give us greetings on our Eids. Is it permissible to give them greetings on their holy days? Continue reading On Greeting Non-Muslims on Their Holy Days
On Prophetic Attire and Maintaining Ties with Non-Muslim Parents
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
My mother is not a Muslim and she forbids me from wearing the qamīs or thawb, although I am in a place where wearing it is effective in calling people to Islam. Should I obey her or continue to wear it? Continue reading On Prophetic Attire and Maintaining Ties with Non-Muslim Parents