Category: State of the Ummah

On Going to Palestine

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.

Our Condition Today: The Disease and The Remedy

Sayyidi Habib Ali al-Jifri (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) assesses the condition of the Ummah.

We live in a time of struggle. Things happen fast and one event quickly follows another. This leads to an imbalance, impairs people’s judgement and clouds their vision. People are in dire need of some quiet time in which to stop and reflect. They may then attain a moment of truthfulness and Allah will in turn bless him with some insight. Continue reading Our Condition Today: The Disease and The Remedy

On the Concept of Khilafah and the Reality of Political Power

At a time of political turmoil in the Muslim world, Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) expounds on some of the meanings of khilafah and clarifies the reality of political power. 

There are two types of khilafah. The first is the outward khilafah which relates to political power, which is not noble and honourable in itself. Anyone may attain political power, whether they be pious or corrupt, whether they be a believer or a disbeliever, whether they be a Prophet or a wretched person. Continue reading On the Concept of Khilafah and the Reality of Political Power

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 Accusations Levelled against People of Tasawwuf

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

The people of tasawwuf have gained a reputation for being far removed from reality. It seems that they are not concerned about the state of the Muslims. People are being killed in a number of places, but we do not see the people of tasawwuf involved in the fighting, whereas we see a good number of other Islamic movements participating. What do you say about this? Continue reading On Accusations Levelled against People of Tasawwuf

When will Allah give Muslims victory?

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

When will Allah give Muslims victory?

We have to ask ourselves: when are we going to truly obey His commands? We should do what we can to rectify our own situation and reflect on how Allah tested the believers of previous nations and how he tested our Prophet ﷺ.