Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
If a Muslim commits suicide should we pray for them as we would pray for any Muslim that has died?
It is permissible to pray for any Muslim unless we are certain that they have left Islam or fallen into disbelief before dying.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
The people running our local mosque have spread bad rumours about our efforts calling people to Allah. How should we deal with them?
Remain firm in showing good character and clarify controversial issues when asked with gentleness. Your good character will contrast with their bad character and this will become clear to all. A good deed and a bad deed are not equal. Repel (evil) with that which is better (41:34).
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
My wife was remembering Allah using a subhah (prayer beads) on the bus on her way to Jumah. A man came and told her that doing so was an innovation and forbade her from doing so. He then took the subhah from her. What should my response be? Continue reading On Dealing with Criticism for Using Prayer Beads
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How can someone be involved in calling to Allah while at the same time give their family the rights due to them? Continue reading On Calling to Allah and Giving Family their Due Rights
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Is it acceptable to wear a subhah (prayer beads) around my neck?
It is preferable not to do so, particularly in gatherings of remembrance and around other people. There is no harm in wearing it in private when reciting the Qur’an or in prayer.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
The teachings of Islam encourage us to reduce our food intake but medical experts say that doing this weakens one’s immune system. How do we respond to this? Continue reading On Reducing Food Intake and Possible Harm
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Is praying for others obligatory or recommended?
Praying (making dua) for others is in essence obligatory, but doing it in abundance is an expression of a believer’s excellence (ihsan). The more he does it, the more he will be elevated by Allah. One of the best prayers that we can make is for someone who is absent. Continue reading The Ruling on Praying for Others
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What is the ruling on wearing a long garment that falls below the ankles? Continue reading The Ruling on Wearing Long Garments
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What is the sunnah of growing the beard?
There are different narrations regarding this. Ibn Umar is narrated as trimming his beard when it went beyond a fist’s length. It is also authentically narrated that the Prophet ﷺ would tidy his beard and trim its edges.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Is it permissible to listen to music?
This depends on the instrument which is being listened to. If it is an instrument that the sacred texts forbid, such as the mizmar (a flute that has a reed) then it is impermissible to listen to it. If it is an instrument that is not prohibited, such as a daff (tambourine) or a nayy (hollow flute) then it is permissible, although there is a difference of opinion amongst the scholars regarding the nayy.
