Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) calls us to reflect upon the greatest of Allah’s signs
Allah says: Do they not reflect? Their companion is no madman. He is but a clear warner.[1]
Allah invites us to reflect on the greatest of His signs: Muhammad ﷺ. Continue reading Reflecting Upon Muhammad ﷺ
Words of wisdom from Imam `Abdullah bin `Alawi al-Haddad (may Allah have mercy upon him and benefit us by him)
“Remembrance of Allah is like a magnet – it pulls the heart away from heedlessness and into the unseen realm.” Continue reading Words of Wisdom from Imam al-Haddad
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What intentions should we make when we play sports?
You should intend to gain strength to worship Allah and obey His commands and to use it to gently call people to Allah. You should remember Allah while taking part.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Which comes first: certainty (yaqin) or knowledge of Allah (ma’rifah)?
‘Ilm al-yaqin (certainty based upon knowledge) opens the door to ma’rifah. ‘Ayn al-yaqin (certainty based upon witnessing) is part of ma’rifah.
Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) explains the criteria for showing people respect and veneration.
It is praiseworthy to show respect and veneration to someone to who the Sacred Law commands you to show respect, such as a scholar, an elder or your parents. Kissing someone’s hand and standing up for them when they enter is an expression of that respect and veneration. Continue reading Criteria for Showing People Respect and Veneration
Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) emphasises the importance of reflection (tafakkur).
If someone’s reflection is sound and their heart is pure, their reflection increases them in faith, tranquillity, certainty and knowledge of Allah. It leads them to perfect their transaction with Him. They will then receive spiritual assistance (madad) from everything that they gaze at. Continue reading Reflecting on Your Own Self
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How do we understand the statement of Shaykh Abu Madyan that someone who is not on the same path as you is like a child even if he is seventy years old? Continue reading On Shaykh Abu Madyan’s Statement Regarding the Path
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How do I maintain a good opinion of others?
You do this by ignoring their faults and focusing on their praiseworthy qualities and by remembering that Allah may forgive anyone and give them a good ending. Be certain that the smallest of your sins is far graver than the sins of all other people. Remember that your Creator has commanded you to have a good opinion of others and to have a heart full of love and respect for them.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
I want to follow the Sunnah but I feel pride and ostentation in my heart when I do so. What should I do?
You should try to remove those blameworthy qualities while continuing to follow the Sunnah. The Devil may try to make you leave the Sunnah by making you fear falling into pride and ostentation. If he succeeds in doing that, he may then succeed in making you leave the prayer.
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See these classes delivered by Habib Ali al-Jifri on ostentation and how to deal with it
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What do you say about watching football matches?
It depends on the individual and his or her state with regard to travelling the path to Allah. If it is a waste of time for you then use your time wisely. If it is a means of relaxation and it allows you to recharge then it is like any other permissible means of recreation and it is fine as long as it does not cause you to neglect your obligations.
