Category: The Path

On Dealing with Self-Proclaimed Scholars

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

We find some people in the West claiming to be shaykhs who can guide people and help them reach Allah. However, they have never studied any of the Islamic sciences at the hands of scholars but rather they have read books on their own. When we try to give them sincere advice they reject it. How should we deal with people like this? Continue reading On Dealing with Self-Proclaimed Scholars

On Permission to Read and Study Religious Texts

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

Do I need permission to read and study religious texts?

There is great benefit in the explanation of the scholars. Furthermore if you have permission (ijazah) from them to read or study a specific text it is more likely to be beneficial and your understanding will be deeper. However, every Muslim who studies these books will benefit, especially if one studies them with love, yearning and desire to travel the path.

Advice for Students of Knowledge

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

What advice do you have for students of knowledge?

The most important thing is that they have exaltation for the Sacred Law and sacred knowledge. They should also bring to heart the greatness of seeking knowledge in the sight of Allah and how beneficial it will be to them in the next world.

On Movements while Making Dhikr

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

Some of the followers of other spiritual paths make movements while making dhikr. Should we take part?

They do this seeking to attain presence with Allah following the instructions of their shaykhs. We should joyfully participate with them in the dhikr without making these movements.