Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What can we do if we find our brothers are reluctant to work together on dawah projects?
We should ask Allah to rectify the situation, maintain ties with them and ask other people to encourage them to co-operate. We should also invite them to attend meetings or gatherings from time to time.
Words of wisdom from Habib Ahmad Mashhur al-Haddad (may Allah have mercy on him and benefit us by him).
Allah says to His Prophet ﷺ: “Say: ‘This is my path..’”[1]
With this command Allah honours the Prophet ﷺ and affirms his station. The command also contains the meaning of granting permission (ijazah). The ijazah is one of the foundations of the religion and is especially important in the science of hadith. Scholars traditionally give each other ijazah and shaykhs give their students ijazah. The ijazah is an affirmation of what is contained in the heart of the person receiving it and is a means for the pious to exchange secrets with one another. Continue reading Say: ‘This is My Path’ | Wisdoms of Habib Ahmad Mashhur al-Haddad
In light of recent political events in Yemen and other countries, Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) clarifies the Prophetic perspective on how to deal with tribulations.
Habib Umar delivered the lecture in Dar al-Mustafa on 9th Jumada al-Akhirah 1436 / 29th March 2015 and it was attended by students of forty two nationalities. In it Habib Umar gave general guidelines as well as specific advice for those currently studying in Tarim. What follows is a summary of the main points. Continue reading Prophetic Guidance in Times of Tribulation
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
We witness the suffering of our brethren in Palestine and we feel helpless. When will relief come and what can we do to help? Continue reading When will Relief Come?
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How do we give advice to relatives or friends who follow the Shia branch of Islam?
If you see that they are ready to listen you should try to explain to them in the most appropriate way that the Qur’an praises the Companions, the Prophet ﷺ praised them and so too did Sayyiduna Ali and his children and grandchildren. The example we should follow is the example of the Prophet and the elect of the Prophetic Household (Ahl al-Bayt). Continue reading On Giving Advice to Shia Friends and Relatives
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What is the best response to attacks upon the Prophet ﷺ like the French cartoons?
The best response is to educate people about the Prophet ﷺ through public talks, conferences and social media. The perpetrators wish to divert the Muslims from doing that which benefits them, so we should ignore them and show the falsehood of the cartoons without mentioning the cartoons and those who drew them. The fact that people pay attention to the cartoons helps them to spread. Continue reading On the Best Response to Attacks Upon the Prophet ﷺ
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)
I live with non-Muslims, some of whom are interested in Islam. What can I do to convey the message of Islam to them?
You should tell them that through uttering the testification of faith mankind is raised by freeing himself from created things. You should tell them about the Messenger of Allah ﷺ: his mercy and compassion, his awesome character and his benefit and service to mankind. The meanings of the testification of faith will thus become ingrained in their minds. Showing them good character, having good dealings with them and giving them gifts will assist in this.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What can we do to help new Muslims at our mosque?
You should be cheerful in your dealings with them, you should invite them to your homes and help and serve them. You should discuss with them the attributes of Allah, the Prophets and the pious and talk to them about the next life.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Would you recommend that we go to Palestine to show political solidarity with the Palestinian people?
What is recommended is to go to Masjid al-Aqsa, as the Prophet ﷺ encouraged us to do, to pray to Allah there and to help the Muslims in need there. The more Muslims that come together in the masjid to pray, the more likely it is that Allah will relieve people’s suffering. There is no need for us to get involved in politics.
