Category: Dawah

Reacting to Anti-Muslim Hostility

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

On Spreading Good Traits

Advice from Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) on spreading good traits.

The things which you wish for Allah to make a reality in the world – make them a reality among yourselves. According to your perseverance and the degree to which you do this, you have a guarantee that Allah will make them a reality in the world. Continue reading On Spreading Good Traits

On The Root Cause of Tribulations

Advice from Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah preserve him and benefit us by him)

Allah says: Let those who disobey his order beware lest tribulation befall them or a painful punishment be inflicted upon them (24:63).

I swear by Allah that every tribulation that befalls any part of the Ummah in any place and at any time or any punishment that is inflicted is the result of disobedience to the Beloved ﷺ. Likewise, the only cause of receiving the mercy of Allah and experiencing bliss in this life is following him, loving him and sacrificing everything in support of him.

 

On Helping People in Open Disobedience to Allah

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

How do we help people who are in open disobedience to Allah?

We do not condone their disobedience and we must not be present while they are in disobedience to Allah. Instead we should try to find a time when they are ready to listen to us. We can then either give them sincere advice (nasihah) directly or use some indirect means such as inviting them to a gathering or giving them a book or a recording of a talk. Continue reading On Helping People in Open Disobedience to Allah

On Dealing with Relatives who Say Offensive Things about Allah and His Messenger ﷺ

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

Some of my relatives say offensive things about Allah and His Messenger. How should I deal with this?

If they will accept it, then give them sincere advice. If they will not accept it, and it is not absolutely necessary for you to be with them when they are saying these things, then avoid such gatherings. When you find the opportunity and people are ready to listen, speak to them about the greatness of Allah and His Messenger using rational proofs and firm evidence from the Qur’an and Sunnah.

On Praying Over a Muslim who Committed Suicide

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

If a Muslim commits suicide should we pray for them as we would pray for any Muslim that has died?

It is permissible to pray for any Muslim unless we are certain that they have left Islam or fallen into disbelief before dying.

On Muslims Spreading Bad Rumors about Others’ Dawah Efforts

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

The people running our local mosque have spread bad rumours about our efforts calling people to Allah. How should we deal with them?

Remain firm in showing good character and clarify controversial issues when asked with gentleness. Your good character will contrast with their bad character and this will become clear to all. A good deed and a bad deed are not equal. Repel (evil) with that which is better (41:34).