Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Can people who are unable to repay their debts travel the path to Allah? Continue reading On Debts and Travelling the Path to Allah
Category: Travelling the Path
On Attaining Barakah in Our Time
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How do we attain barakah (blessings) in our time?
Ask Allah for this, have conviction and resolve in your affairs, do not be lazy and do not procrastinate. Truly seek assistance from Allah and rid yourself of the illusion of possessing any power or strength. Strive to engage in that which is beneficial and that which helps you to focus upon Allah. Striving at the beginning of the path will lead to witnessing at the end of the path. That which tires you at the beginning will bring ease at the end.
On Fear of Being Rejected by Allah
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
I feel as though I have been rejected by Allah. How do I know if this is the case or not?
Allah has called His slaves to His door. No one may definitely say if they or anyone else has been rejected, until after they meet Allah. Continue reading On Fear of Being Rejected by Allah
On Keeping the Company of the Pious
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Does a person benefit from keeping the company of the pious scholars if he or she does not perform many good actions? Continue reading On Keeping the Company of the Pious
Can Patience be Blameworthy?
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Is sabr (patience), in some states, considered blameworthy? Continue reading Can Patience be Blameworthy?
The Difference between Reflection and Vigilance
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What is the difference between reflection and vigilance? Continue reading The Difference between Reflection and Vigilance
On Giving Life to the Heart
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What is the best way to give life to the heart if its light has been extinguished?
There are many means to do this. Among them is to increase in knowledge of the Qur’an and Sunnah, to perform acts of obedience untainted by the ego and caprice, not having expectations from people and having presence with Allah and remaining in a constant state of remembrance. Continue reading On Giving Life to the Heart
On Attaining Awe and Yearning for Allah
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
I have not cried for a long time, not even in dua. What should I do? Continue reading On Attaining Awe and Yearning for Allah
On the Reality of Good Character
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What is the reality of good character? Continue reading On the Reality of Good Character
On Attaining Hope in Allah
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How can we attain hope in Allah? Continue reading On Attaining Hope in Allah