Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
Some people claim that it is not from the sunnah for women to wear the niqab and gloves. What should our response be to this? Continue reading Is it Sunnah to wear the Niqab?
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
My husband does not agree with the way of tasawwuf and does not like my attachment to this way. What can I do?
You need to deal with him according to the principles of tasawwuf: being patient, treating him well and not arguing with him. If you do this he will be completely immersed in tasawwuf. Treat him well and treat him gently and ask Allah in abundance to expands his heart.[1] All that the people of tasawwuf need to do in every situation is to deal with people according to the principles of tasawwuf. The realities of tasawwuf are, however, hard to attain and its stations are lofty and we ask for a great portion of it.
[1] Meaning he becomes convinced of the correctness of the way of tasawwuf
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
What dhikr can a woman read to strengthen her resolve to wear the hijab? Continue reading On Dhikr to Strengthen Resolve to Wear the Hijab
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).
How can we improve our relations with our relatives?
You can do this by sincerely wanting the best for them and using wisdom and gentleness in your dealings with them. Continue reading On Improving Relations with Relatives
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
What is the ruling on working in a bank which deals with interest? Continue reading On Working in a Bank
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What is the best way to deal with a sibling who has left the fold of Islam? What sort of relations should I keep with her? Continue reading On Dealing with a Sibling who has Left the Fold of Islam
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Is it permissible to listen to music?
This depends on the instrument which is being listened to. If it is an instrument that the sacred texts forbid, such as the mizmar (a flute that has a reed) then it is impermissible to listen to it. If it is an instrument that is not prohibited, such as a daff (tambourine) or a nayy (hollow flute) then it is permissible, although there is a difference of opinion amongst the scholars regarding the nayy.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
What can be recited to increase harmony between family members and between husband and wife?
If possible, every family member should recite Ayat al-Kursi once and Surat al-Ikhlas three times every time they enter the house. This increases love between family members. Continue reading Adhkar to Increase Harmony between Family Members and between Husband and Wife
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
We always hear about children showing righteousness to their parents. Is there a righteousness that can be shown by parents to children? Do you have advice for parents in their dealings with their children to stop them from disobeying them? Continue reading On Parents Showing Righteousness to Children
