Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
These are one of the tricks and ploys that have been used to delude people who are hoping to make some money. They have no basis in the Sacred Law and the end result in investing in these currencies will not be good.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Should those involved in dawah take part in protests which condemn things like police brutality or the oppression of the Palestinian people?
Oppression must be condemned whatever form it takes as long as this does not lead to greater oppression or some other kind of evil. Demonstrations are a normal means of expression in our day and age and they are given political importance. Ordinary people are free to get involved in such protests if they wish, but the role of those involved in dawah is to clarify the Islamic position on such matters. They should not be directly involved in protests because this may have political and social implications and may lead them to neglect aspects of their dawah. Making sincere tawbah, returning to Allah and pleading with Him will have more impact.
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).
How do we strike a balance between criticising the bad sides of Western society while at the same time recognising the good sides? Please clarify for us the principles here. Continue reading On Praise and Criticism of Western Society
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What is our perspective as Muslims in the West on the concept of democracy? Continue reading The Islamic Perspective on Democracy
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
When I was in Tarim I loved the modesty that girls showed in their clothing and transactions at home and outside. How can we make this modesty a feature of our communities in the West in an environment which does not welcome these etiquettes?
Continue reading On Maintaining Modesty in a Hostile Environment
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How do we increase our awareness of Allah in a place in which we are surrounded by those drowning in heedlessness and good company is rare? Continue reading On Increasing Our Awareness of Allah
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah preserve him and benefit us by him)
To what degree should we be assimilated into Western society?
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How can someone be connected to the people of Allah while living in a country where the majority of people are non-Muslim? How can he prevent himself from being deluded by their worldly possessions? Continue reading On Connecting to the People of Allah in Non-Muslim Lands
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah preserve him and benefit us by him).
What advice do you have for people who due to work or study spend long periods of the day with non-Muslims who are heedless of Allah? How can they prevent their hearts from being affected by them? Continue reading On Protecting Our Hearts from Heedlessness
