Let us learn from the signs that occurred at your blessed birth.
Let our souls witness that at the time of your birth the fire of the Magians was extinguished. Let the fire of hatred thus be extinguished in our souls. Continue reading Learning From the Signs of the Blessed Birth
When Allah wished to bestow the greatest praise upon our Master Muhammad ﷺ ..
In the context of the greatest blessing that He bestowed upon him on the Isra and Mi’raj..
On the greatest night of the Prophet’s life, because it was the night on which he saw his Lord.. Continue reading The Mi’raj and the Honour of Servanthood
Habib Ali al-Jifri (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) tells us how victories and openings come through learning about the Isra and Mi’raj. Extracts from a talk delivered at Majelis Rasulullah in Jakarta, Indonesia on the night of the Isra and Mi’raj Rajab 1439.
The key to attaining divine gifts is showing mercy. When the Prophet ﷺ showed mercy to the people of Ta’if, even though he could have asked for their destruction, Allah bestowed upon him the greatest of gifts on the night of the Mi’raj. Continue reading Victories and Openings from the Isra and Mi’raj
The opening verses of Surat ‘Abasa are understood by most Qur’anic commentators to be a type of reproach (albeit gentle) from Allah to His Prophet ﷺ for not giving priority to ‘the Blind Man’, when he approached the Prophet seeking knowledge. Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah benefit us by him), however, gives a different perspective on the verses and shows us that the Prophet ﷺ made the correct choice and behaved in an exemplary fashion. Continue reading Understanding the Opening Verses of Surat ‘Abasa
On the 17th of Ramadan, we commemorate the Battle of Badr, which took place on that day in the second year of the Hijrah. It is one of the most important events in the history of the Ummah, and Allah describes it as “the Day of Decision.” Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) places great emphasis on commemorating it and marks the event by completing the Qur’an in Tarawih on the eve of the 17th, after which there are big celebrations in Dar al-Mustafa attended by thousands. The rest of the night is spent in prayer, remembrance and supplication, since prayers are answered when the Qur’an is completed.
Habib Umar reflects upon some of the lessons we can learn from Badr. Extracts from a Friday khutbah, Masjid al-Rawdah, Tarim 12th Ramadan 1432 / 12th August 2011. Continue reading Commemorating Badr
On 20th Jumada al-Akhirah we commemorate the life of Sayyidatuna Fatimah (peace be upon her), the day on which she was born.
Here are some episodes on her life, presented by Habib Muhammad bin Abd al-Rahman al-Saqqaf (may Allah protect him) as part of the series, “The Perfected Women.” He discusses the best women to have ever lived in this world, and shows how Muslim women of today can emulate them.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What are the most important themes to focus on when teaching people about the Hijrah?
We should teach people about the truthfulness and patience of the Prophet ﷺ in giving victory to Allah’s cause and leaving one place for another. We should also talk about how he interacted with the things that Allah has decreed to take place in this life, such as people harming us and being given power over us. Continue reading Teaching People About the Hijrah
Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) derives lessons to be learned from the Hijrah of Allah’s Messenger ﷺ . Extracts from a Friday khutbah.
Should you not reflect on why the Prophet ﷺ made the Hijrah? Why he bore those hardships? Why he was forced to migrate? He looked at the city of Makkah upon leaving it and said: “Allah knows that you are the most beloved of cities to me. Had not your people driven me out, I would not have left.” How can you live as a believer in him without realising what drove him to bear these hardships? Continue reading Reflecting Upon the Hijrah
At the most difficult of times and in the most testing of circumstances, while the Muslims were being besieged by the Confederates (al-Ahzab), the Prophet ﷺ gave his Companions the good news that Syria and Yemen would be opened to Islam.
Allah’s saying: “Indeed with hardship comes ease” was thus manifested in his noble state.
Similarly, the believer finds deep certainty within himself at times of crisis, and his inner state proclaims:
‘If tribulations increase in severity, they will then depart and the coming of dawn is close.’
—Habib Ali al-Jifri (may Allah preserve him and benefit us by him)
The Badr Khutba is a sermon composed by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah preserve him and benefit us by him) and is recited on the night of Badr.
“O people of faith, most of the days and nights of the month of Ramadan, the month of mercy and forgiveness, of salvation from the Fire, have passed by in succession. Continue reading The Badr Khutbah
