Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
Is it considered bad etiquette to consult more than one shaykh on the same matter and then to follow that which one feels most comfortable with?
Firstly, if it is an issue of suluk (spiritual wayfaring) you must only consult one shaykh. You may not consult another shaykh on the issue and you certainly may not make your own judgement.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
Some people conduct certain activities while calling to Allah which are dubious according to the Sacred Law. They claim they have permission to do so from their shaykh. How do we deal with this? Continue reading Abiding by the Sacred Law while Calling to Allah
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
Are the Salafis considered to be from the Ahl al-Sunnah w’al-Jama’ah?
We have to look at people’s true state, and not at names or titles. Whoever follows the principles of the Ash’aris and Maturidis in tenets of faith and the principles of the four schools of Sunni Law is considered to be from Ahl al-Sunnah w’al-Jama’ah. These schools are the closest in their emulation of the pious predecessors (salaf). Those who follow these principles are considered to be from the Ahl al-Sunnah w’al-Jama’ah whatever name they are given. Those who do not follow these principles are not considered to be from the Ahl al-Sunnah w’al-Jama`ah, whatever name they are given.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
How do we respond to those who criticise our methodology?
We do this by clarifying the truth. This entails: Continue reading On Responding to Criticism of our Methodology
This is the second of six classes on Imam al-Ghazali’s Disciplining the Soul taught by Habib Umar bin Hafiz in Denmark in 2010 Continue reading Disciplining the Soul (Class 2)
Advice from Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
We all need immense aspiration (himmah). Do not believe for a moment that Allah’s treasure troves have decreased in any way or that His gifts have stopped coming. To believe that constitutes a rejection of Allah’s blessings. Continue reading On Raising Our Aspirations
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
How can we improve our relations with our relatives?
You can do this by sincerely wanting the best for them and using wisdom and gentleness in your dealings with them. Continue reading On Improving Relations with Relatives
This is the first of six classes on Imam al-Ghazali’s Disciplining the Soul taught by Habib Umar bin Hafiz in Denmark in 2010 Continue reading Disciplining the Soul (Class 1)
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Acts of terror often result in a backlash against Muslims living in the West. How should they react in these situations?
This is a test for Muslims. If they wish to pass the test, they must respond in the best way. Muslims need to clarify the truth and absolve themselves from acts that contravene the Sacred Law. They should be patient in the face of hostility. As Allah says: When the ignorant address them, say: “Peace” (25:63). If Muslims continue to clarify the truth with their words and their deeds, the reality of Islam will become manifest and those who hate Islam and those who are biased against it will not have any ground to stand on. It will become clear that a religion cannot be held responsible for the actions of a few individuals unless the religion itself condones those actions. Continue reading Reacting to Anti-Muslim Hostility
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
What should we do on the night of the Isra and Mi’raj?
Nothing specific is prescribed on that night. However, if you hold a gathering, you should talk about the Prophet ﷺ and the Mi’raj and pray for the Ummah in abundance. Fasting on the following day (27th Rajab) is also good. Rewards for doing so are mentioned in some narrations. Although these narrations are weak, fasting is generally recommended in the sacred months, of which Rajab is one.
