Inspiring People to Long for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ

Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)

How can we inspire people to long for the Messenger of Allah?

We can do this by mentioning his virtues, qualities and his life and by embodying his character and his dealings and by deepening our love, longing and veneration for him.

If such a person speaks he will have such an effect on those listening such that they will begin to long for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

On Personal Devotional Acts and Dawah Work

Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)

I have a wird that I recite regularly in secret. When I go out for dawah I cannot conceal it. Should I read it or leave it?

You should not leave actions out of a desire to conceal them. In this situation, read what you are able to do, but focus on that which is most beneficial to the dawah. Then you can make up anything you missed later on in secret.