On Removing Waswasah and Evil Thoughts

Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)

How can I rid myself of satanic whisperings (waswasah) and evil thoughts?

You do this firstly by ignoring them, seeking refuge in Allah from them and pleading with Him to rid you of them. You must then make Allah’s remembrance dominate your heart by striving to be present and focusing your thoughts on the meaning of the remembrance and the greatness of the One Whom you are remembering. Continue reading On Removing Waswasah and Evil Thoughts

On Donating the Reward of Our Adhkar to Others

Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)

Is it permissible to donate the reward of our adhkar to others? If so, who should we donate the reward to?

This is permissible and is a means of seeking to draw near to Allah. The Prophet ﷺ is the most worthy of receiving the reward, then our Muslim parents, relatives and teachers and those who have rights over us.

 

On Reciting the Khulasah in a Group

Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)

Can people gather together to recite awrad from the Khulasah?

This is fine. You can arrange a time which is suitable for them all, and if no one can read Arabic, then reading the English translation is fine.