Advice from Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
These are imperatives that it is essential for you to attain and spread (in the Ummah): Continue reading Imperatives for the Ummah
Category: The Path
Love for and Etiquette with One’s Shaykh
“How do we attain true love for our shaykh?”
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
“By asking for that from Allah and pleading with Him to be given it. We should also study how the Companions were with the Messenger of Allah, and how the seekers of the past were with their shaykhs. We can find this in their biographies.” Continue reading Love for and Etiquette with One’s Shaykh
On Time Thieves
Advice from Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Regarding the events that take place around us we find that people ask other people much more than they ask Allah. If only they asked Allah every night and shed tears they would play a part in saving the Ummah. But no, they spend five or six hours on the internet or watching the satellite channels and most of what they hear is lies. Continue reading On Time Thieves
On Attaining Closeness to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) tells us how to attain closeness to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.
Continue reading On Attaining Closeness to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
On Wearing Prayer Beads around the Neck
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Is it acceptable to wear a subhah (prayer beads) around my neck?
It is preferable not to do so, particularly in gatherings of remembrance and around other people. There is no harm in wearing it in private when reciting the Qur’an or in prayer.
The Ruling on Praying for Others
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Is praying for others obligatory or recommended?
Praying (making dua) for others is in essence obligatory, but doing it in abundance is an expression of a believer’s excellence (ihsan). The more he does it, the more he will be elevated by Allah. One of the best prayers that we can make is for someone who is absent. Continue reading The Ruling on Praying for Others
On Resentment Due to Slavery
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
We as African Americans have a lot of resentment in our hearts due to slavery in our history. How should we view this incident? How can we heal ourselves and assist others in the healing process? Continue reading On Resentment Due to Slavery
On the Wisdom of Reciting al-Fatihah and Donating Its Reward to the Dead
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What is the wisdom behind reciting Surat al-Fatihah and donating the reward for its recitation to the dead? Continue reading On the Wisdom of Reciting al-Fatihah and Donating Its Reward to the Dead
The ‘Greatest Intercession’ and the Intercession of Allah’s Chosen Slaves
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What is the difference between the ‘Greatest Intercession’ and the intercession of Allah’s chosen slaves? Continue reading The ‘Greatest Intercession’ and the Intercession of Allah’s Chosen Slaves
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).
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