Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Is it permissible to recite the awrad in a language other than Arabic, or should we strive to understand them in Arabic and recite them in Arabic? Continue reading On Reciting the Awrad in Other than Arabic
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Is it possible for a seeker to enter khalwah (spiritual seclusion) without the supervision of a shaykh?
This is like someone taking medicine without the supervision of a doctor. There may be general benefit in taking the medicine, but the patient will not receive full treatment without the supervision of the doctor.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How can someone increase their fear of Allah?
You can do this by reflecting upon His greatness and the return to Him and upon His promises of reward and punishment.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Can the seeker be involved in business?
Yes, as long as there is nothing dubious in his business. His business must not prevent him from fulfilling his obligations. He must also spend a portion of time in remembrance of Allah and recitation of the Quran.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Can people who are unable to repay their debts travel the path to Allah? Continue reading On Debts and Travelling the Path to Allah
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What can I do if I cannot get up for Fajr?
Make a firm resolve to do so, strive to your utmost ability to do so and seek Allah’s aid.
What can I do to help me wake up for prayer at night? Continue reading On Getting Up for the Night and Fajr Prayers
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
The time of Fajr in Northern Europe differs a lot from summertime to winter time which makes it difficult to follow a set programme of prayer and dhikr before and after the Fajr prayer. What should we do? Continue reading On Devotional Acts before Fajr at Extreme Latitudes
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
I can’t sleep (qaylulah) after Zuhr because I am at work so I become sleepy at Asr time. What can I do to prevent this? Continue reading On Measures to Prevent Drowsiness at Asr Time
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How do we attain barakah (blessings) in our time?
Ask Allah for this, have conviction and resolve in your affairs, do not be lazy and do not procrastinate. Truly seek assistance from Allah and rid yourself of the illusion of possessing any power or strength. Strive to engage in that which is beneficial and that which helps you to focus upon Allah. Striving at the beginning of the path will lead to witnessing at the end of the path. That which tires you at the beginning will bring ease at the end.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
I feel as though I have been rejected by Allah. How do I know if this is the case or not?
Allah has called His slaves to His door. No one may definitely say if they or anyone else has been rejected, until after they meet Allah. Continue reading On Fear of Being Rejected by Allah
