Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
How can killing and oppression take place in lands where there are numerous pious people? Do the pious not protect such areas from these tribulations?
Does not the existence of these pious people make it incumbent upon the habitants of those lands to realise their sanctity and follow their example? Continue reading On Killing and Oppression Occurring in Blessed Lands
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
If someone is able to start a business should they do so? Is there a contradiction between going into business and relying upon Allah (tawakkul)?
The one who is able to do business and has lawful means should do so with a good intention but this should not distract him from doing something which is more important. In his business, he should intend to benefit others. A believer must rely upon Allah whether he is in business or not. This entails that he repels any fear of poverty or concern about his provision. Most people take the means to earn their provision whereas others do not. Regardless of the state that has been facilitated for them they should rely upon Allah and proceed with a tranquil heart.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How can I stay awake after fajr until sunrise?
You can do this by reflecting upon the reward and benefits of doing so and by keeping this time alive with Allah’s remembrance with a group of people. If this is not possible you can drive sleep away by walking around in the place where you prayed. If you pray fajr with a small group of people you can delay the prayer so that there is not too long to wait until sunrise.
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
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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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.
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.
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.
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
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
