Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Sometimes when I am busy, I read my awrad quickly or whilst walking, and without presence of heart. Would it be better for me to read a smaller amount with presence? Continue reading On Rushing Your Awrad
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
If I am unable to recite the Wird al-Latif after Fajr, up until what time can I still recite it? Continue reading On Reciting Wird al-Latif Outside Its Time
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Sometimes I am busy and unable to recite my awrad at their appointed times. Can I recite them before the set time or make them up after?
Yes, if you are busy you can recite some of your awrad before or after the set time. Awrad should always be made up if you are unable to recite them at their set time. Someone who is usually busy at the set time should choose another time to recite them. Continue reading On Reciting Awrad Before and After Their Appointed Time
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How can I be consistent in reciting my awrad?
You can attain consistency by remembering the great effect that reciting them has in this life and the next and by reflecting upon the rewards and benefits that have been narrated regarding the remembrance of Allah. Our lives will pass by either in remembrance or in doing something else and it is better for our time to be spent in remembrance. Continue reading On Being Consistent in Reciting your Awrad
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Some scholars mention that if someone remembers Allah without being able to hear himself then these adhkar do not count, although he is rewarded for them. Please clarify this. Is it enough for us to move our tongues when reading the adhkar even if we cannot hear ourselves? Continue reading On Reading Adhkar Silently
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Does not understanding the meaning of your awrad prevent you from attaining presence of heart whilst reading them? Continue reading On Understanding the Meaning of Your Awrad and Attaining Presence of Heart
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Is it permissible to recite the awrad in a language other than Arabic, or should we strive to understand them in Arabic and recite them in Arabic? Continue reading On Reciting the Awrad in Other than Arabic
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Is it possible for a seeker to enter khalwah (spiritual seclusion) without the supervision of a shaykh?
This is like someone taking medicine without the supervision of a doctor. There may be general benefit in taking the medicine, but the patient will not receive full treatment without the supervision of the doctor.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How can someone increase their fear of Allah?
You can do this by reflecting upon His greatness and the return to Him and upon His promises of reward and punishment.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Can the seeker be involved in business?
Yes, as long as there is nothing dubious in his business. His business must not prevent him from fulfilling his obligations. He must also spend a portion of time in remembrance of Allah and recitation of the Quran.
