Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
The situation is very difficult for Muslim women in France. The hijab is banned in schools and in the workplace and attacks on Muslim women are on the increase. There is widespread Islamophobia in the media and in politics. How should we react to these attacks and how should we protect our religion and not allow hatred to enter our hearts? Continue reading On Difficulties for Muslim Women in France
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
If someone is not a good speaker and does not have a lot of knowledge what can he do to call people to Allah?
Someone can be engaged in calling people to Allah through reflection and then giving advice to people based upon what he has reflected upon. He can spend his time and wealth, he can practically assist those engaged in dawah and he can make dua. He can distribute books and recordings to those who will benefit. He can call people to Allah on an individual basis and he can do so by showing good character to people generally.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What can we do to discourage convert sisters from wearing makeup?
First of all, we should strive to make faith firm in their hearts so that they taste the sweetness of faith. We should let them mix with other sisters who have left things like makeup. Continue reading On Discouraging Convert Sisters From Wearing Makeup
This is a translation of a treatise by Habib `Abdullah bin Husayn bin Tahir (may Allah have mercy upon him and benefit us by him) entitled ‘Reminding Believers of What was Sent with the Best of Messengers.’ Although small in size, the treatise contains a comprehensive summary of the message which the Prophet ﷺ conveyed. Many people have tried and will try to summarise the teachings of Islam, but few have been able or will be able to do so in a way as complete and comprehensive as this great Imam, who combined inward and outward knowledge. May Allah allow us to be included in the prayer of Habib `Abdullah that ‘those who use it as a reminder or disseminate it will be people who commanded the good and forbade evil, and that they be beloved to the Best of Creation.’
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How do we help people who accept Islam but struggle with drug addiction?
We should be overjoyed by the fact that they have accepted Islam. Those who have strong determination will very quickly deal with these addictions, although they are a minority. We should use different means to deal with these addictions such as natural remedies, moving them from bad environments to good environments and developing their love and veneration for Allah and His Messenger ﷺ and the afterlife.
In order for people to get the most out of dawah discussions, Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah preserve him and benefit us by him) recommends observing the following etiquettes:
Answered by Sayyidi al-Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
What etiquettes should be observed when someone embraces Islam?
It is good that it be made public.
As for the wording, the person embracing Islam should be told to say: Continue reading The Etiquettes of Embracing Islam
Advice from Habib Ali al-Jifri (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
In our interactions with others, there are two methods we can adopt: Continue reading Advice on Interacting with Others
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How do we deal with non-Muslim parents when they engage in things which are forbidden?
You should show mercy to them and wish that Allah guides them and use whatever means are available to enable this. Treat them well at all times but avoid their company when they are doing things which are inappropriate or are disobeying Allah. Give them gifts and assist them in all that is permissible.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
Is it permissible to feed non-Muslims in Ramadan during the day?
Non-Muslims are not required to fast, so it is permissible to feed them during the day in Ramadan. It is our duty to invite them to Islam. Once they have entered Islam they are required to fast. We should not, however, give them food if they will then eat it in front of Muslims who are fasting. In a country in which the majority of people are Muslim, non-Muslims should not eat and drink openly, for this may encourage Muslims to do the same. Continue reading Feeding Non-Muslims in Ramadan During the Day
