Month: September 2014

Our Condition Today: The Disease and The Remedy

Sayyidi Habib Ali al-Jifri (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) assesses the condition of the Ummah.

We live in a time of struggle. Things happen fast and one event quickly follows another. This leads to an imbalance, impairs people’s judgement and clouds their vision. People are in dire need of some quiet time in which to stop and reflect. They may then attain a moment of truthfulness and Allah will in turn bless him with some insight. Continue reading Our Condition Today: The Disease and The Remedy

Salawat with Allah’s Beautiful Names: Ya Wadud (the Loving One)

Sayyidi Habib Umar (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) teaches us to ask Allah for the greatest thing: His love and the love of those beloved to Him. He does this by asking Allah through His beautiful name, al-Wadud, the Loving One, and through His Beloved ﷺ , the one who loved his Lord and his Ummah more than anyone else. Continue reading Salawat with Allah’s Beautiful Names: Ya Wadud (the Loving One)

Reflections upon the Function of Mosques

Habib Ali al-Jifri (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) reflects upon the function of mosques. 

Mosques are essentially established for the worship and remembrance of Allah. Some people say: “Is that all they are for?” We should beware of saying this because one of the root causes of our problems is the absence of Allah’s remembrance in our lives. Continue reading Reflections upon the Function of Mosques

Salawat with Allah’s Beautiful Names: Ya Wasi’ (2) (the Vast One)

Sayyidi Habib Umar (may Allah preserve him and benefit us by him) teaches us to seek an expansion in our vision and perception (mashhad) which is crucial on the spiritual path. He also teaches us to seek a vast portion of Allah’s gifts and praiseworthy qualities.

This is the second of two prayers invoking Allah’s name, al-Wasi’, ‘the Vast.’ Continue reading Salawat with Allah’s Beautiful Names: Ya Wasi’ (2) (the Vast One)