Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What causes some young people to hold extremist views? Continue reading On Extremist Views and The Youth
Category: Dawah
On Dealing with Muslims who Mistreat Us
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How do we deal with Muslims who mistreat us?
By treating them well and praying for them. Allah says: A good deed and a bad deed are not equal. Repel [evil] with that which is better. The outcome of this is: then the one whom between him and you was enmity will become as if he is an intimate friend (41:34) .
On Dealing with Extreme Beliefs and Divisions
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
There is a new mosque in our community which follows a somewhat extreme methodology. This has caused divisions in the community and confusion, especially amongst new Muslims. What is the best way of dealing with these problems?
These problems should not stop you from embodying the attributes which you are obliged to embody. You should remain steadfast in performing your duty of showing mercy and compassion to others, even if they are mistreating you. Continue reading On Dealing with Extreme Beliefs and Divisions
On Renunciation of Extreme Beliefs and Introduction to Spirituality
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
If someone has extreme beliefs and then renounces them, at what point should they be introduced to the Shaykhs of the spiritual path and aspects of Tasawwuf? Continue reading On Renunciation of Extreme Beliefs and Introduction to Spirituality
On Greeting Non-Muslims on Their Holy Days
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Non-Muslims sometimes give us greetings on our Eids. Is it permissible to give them greetings on their holy days? Continue reading On Greeting Non-Muslims on Their Holy Days
On Prophetic Attire and Maintaining Ties with Non-Muslim Parents
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
My mother is not a Muslim and she forbids me from wearing the qamīs or thawb, although I am in a place where wearing it is effective in calling people to Islam. Should I obey her or continue to wear it? Continue reading On Prophetic Attire and Maintaining Ties with Non-Muslim Parents
On Teaching New Muslims How to Pray
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
A sister has just become Muslim. When we teach her how to pray should we teach her the differences between the various schools of law? Continue reading On Teaching New Muslims How to Pray
On Calling to Allah in the Midst of Hostile Muslim Groups
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How does one call people to Allah in a time in which there are many Muslim groups, some of which condemn other groups? Continue reading On Calling to Allah in the Midst of Hostile Muslim Groups
Guidelines for Calling Non-Muslims to Allah
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
Please give us some guidelines for calling non-Muslims to Allah Continue reading Guidelines for Calling Non-Muslims to Allah
On Using the Pulpit and Mosque for Political Gains
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Some people take up positions in mosques and on the pulpit for political aims and motives. What is your opinion on this? Continue reading On Using the Pulpit and Mosque for Political Gains