Through prayers upon the Beloved ﷺ, the one whose heart never sleeps, Sayyidi al-Habib `Umar (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) teaches us to ask for the best and sweetest of things: Continue reading Selected Salawat: Prayers upon the One Whose Heart Never Sleeps ﷺ
Month: December 2014
VIDEO: Allah’s Lordship and the Light of the Best of Creation ﷺ
Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) talks about the secrets of realizing Allah’s Lordship and the wisdom behind afflictions and tribulations that befall us. He tells us to answer the Prophetic call and to establish the most complete connection to Allah’s Belovedﷺ. The lecture was delivered on the 18th of Rabi al-Awwal 1433H at Dar al-Mustafa.
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On Teaching Our Children to Love the Prophet ﷺ
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How do we teach our children to love the Prophet ﷺ?
We should teach them about his life and tell them stories about him. We should teach them about his greatness in Allah’s sight and teach them that he is the one who benefits Allah’s creation the most and that he is the greatest intercessor on the Day of Judgement. We must also teach them how to bestow prayers upon him.
On Remaining Firm in Worship
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How do I remain firm in performing acts of worship?
You need to realise the greatness of the One you are worshipping and that He is worthy of being worshipped and that worship is the greatest honour that Allah bestows upon a person and through it, he is raised.
Intentions for Reciting the Mawlid
Before reciting the Mawlid, the scholars traditionally make a number of intentions. They then read Surat al-Fatihah and donate its reward to the Prophet ﷺ in the hope that their recitation and their intentions are accepted.
Here are some of the intentions that Sayyidi Habib `Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah preserve him and benefit us by him) makes prior to reciting the Mawlid.
The intentions in Arabic can also be downloaded here.
On the Remedy for a Harsh Tongue
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
I have a harsh tongue. What can I do to remedy this?
You must remember the consequences of what you say in the next life and reflect on what has been narrated about guarding the tongue in the Sunnah.
Repeat this dua in abundance: Continue reading On the Remedy for a Harsh Tongue
Adhkar and Advice for a New Mosque
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
A mosque has just been established. What adhkar should be recited in it and what other advice do you have for us?
The Qur’an should be recited in abundance, especially Surat al-Fath, and also al-baqiyat al-salihat (subhanallah wa’l-hamdulillah wa la ilaha ill’Allah w’allahu akbar). You should bestow abundant prayers upon the Prophet ﷺ. Continue reading Adhkar and Advice for a New Mosque
Seeking Allah’s Support through His Beloved ﷺ
In this prayer, Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) teaches us to seek Allah’s support for ourselves and all Muslims through His Beloved, to whom Allah promised His mighty support. Continue reading Seeking Allah’s Support through His Beloved ﷺ
The Immediate Effects of True Love
Insights from Sayyidi Habib `Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
By Allah we pity those people for whom a night or two pass and they have no longing in their hearts to meet the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. What kind of faith do such people have? What effect has the Book of Allah had on them? Witnessing Allah’s oneness is built upon such expressions of faith. Continue reading The Immediate Effects of True Love
A Gift for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ in Rabi al-Awwal
Answered by Sayyidi al-Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
What is the most beautiful gift that someone can give to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ in the month of Rabi al-Awwal?
In reality we are unable to benefit him in any way but what pleases him is for us to understand his words and his teachings and then by acting upon that to attain high stations. He is content with that which benefits us. Continue reading A Gift for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ in Rabi al-Awwal