Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How do I remain firm in performing acts of worship?
You need to realise the greatness of the One you are worshipping and that He is worthy of being worshipped and that worship is the greatest honour that Allah bestows upon a person and through it, he is raised.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
I have a harsh tongue. What can I do to remedy this?
You must remember the consequences of what you say in the next life and reflect on what has been narrated about guarding the tongue in the Sunnah.
Repeat this dua in abundance: Continue reading On the Remedy for a Harsh Tongue
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
A mosque has just been established. What adhkar should be recited in it and what other advice do you have for us?
The Qur’an should be recited in abundance, especially Surat al-Fath, and also al-baqiyat al-salihat (subhanallah wa’l-hamdulillah wa la ilaha ill’Allah w’allahu akbar). You should bestow abundant prayers upon the Prophet ﷺ. Continue reading Adhkar and Advice for a New Mosque
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What should I do with interest payments that have accumulated in my bank account?
You should give the money to the poor and needy or some public project such as repairing roads, providing medication for the sick or feeding the poor. You cannot use it yourself or consider it your property. When you give it, it cannot be considered charity but you will have the reward of preserving it and using it in a way that pleases Allah.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
At what age should our children start memorising the Qur’an?
As soon as they can recite the Qur’an well they should start memorising it, especially if they have good memories. The earlier they start, the better.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What can we read to stop our children having nightmares?
You should teach them to read Ayat al-Kursi before they sleep if they are able to read it. If not, it should be read over them. If they are old enough, they should also read Ayat al-Kursi and Surat al-Inshirah after every prayer.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Is it possible to see the Prophet ﷺ in the form of your shaykh?
The Prophet ﷺ can be seen in the form of anyone who is connected to him and anyone who has any portion of his legacy. His appearance will depend upon the state of the person who sees him.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How can we become among those who are drawn near?
Allah says in the hadith qudsi: “My slave draws near to Me with nothing more beloved to Me than what I have made obligatory upon him, and then he continues to draw nearer to Me with supererogatory devotions until I love him.” Continue reading On Becoming One of Those Who are Drawn Near
Habib Ahmad bin Abu Bakr bin Sumayt, the father of Habib Umar bin Sumayt (may Allah have mercy on them and sanctify their secret) discusses the means of attaining Allah’s love.
It is inconceivable that Allah’s love be in any way similar to human love, which may be defined as tenderness in the heart. Some scholars say Allah’s love is expressed in His actions such as showing His favour and bounty to His slave, or showing His slave special care by protecting him and drawing him close. Continue reading Attaining Allah’s Love
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What can we do to help new Muslims at our mosque?
You should be cheerful in your dealings with them, you should invite them to your homes and help and serve them. You should discuss with them the attributes of Allah, the Prophets and the pious and talk to them about the next life.
