Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How can we attain these high stations which you talk about? They are beyond the likes of us.
On the Beginning and End of the Path
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What is the beginning of the path to Allah? Is there an end to this path, and how do we reach it? Continue reading On the Beginning and End of the Path
When will Allah give Muslims victory?
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
When will Allah give Muslims victory?
We have to ask ourselves: when are we going to truly obey His commands? We should do what we can to rectify our own situation and reflect on how Allah tested the believers of previous nations and how he tested our Prophet ﷺ.
On Causes of Current Weakness and Abasement of the Ummah
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What are the causes of the weakness and abasement of the Ummah in the present time? Continue reading On Causes of Current Weakness and Abasement of the Ummah
On the Position of Scholars on the Arab Spring
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What is the position of the scholars on recent events in Arab states? How should we respond to these events? Is it not true that: “He who does not concern himself with the affairs of the Muslims is not one of them?”
Continue reading On the Position of Scholars on the Arab Spring
The Situation in Syria and How We can Help
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What is happening to the people of Syria? What can we do to help? Continue reading The Situation in Syria and How We can Help
On Dealing with Extremism
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How can extremism be dealt with?
People of knowledge and people in positions of leadership must first realise their need and the need of the Ummah to prevent extremism. Then they must work together to prevent it, following the Sacred Law and trying to implement it and act according to it. They must clarify the truth by clarifying the texts and principles of the Sacred Law. Different means should be used such as dialogue, teaching and meetings. This will remove the root causes of extremism. Continue reading On Dealing with Extremism
On Extremist Views and The Youth
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What causes some young people to hold extremist views? Continue reading On Extremist Views and The Youth
On Dealing with Muslims who Mistreat Us
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How do we deal with Muslims who mistreat us?
By treating them well and praying for them. Allah says: A good deed and a bad deed are not equal. Repel [evil] with that which is better. The outcome of this is: then the one whom between him and you was enmity will become as if he is an intimate friend (41:34) .
On Dealing with Extreme Beliefs and Divisions
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
There is a new mosque in our community which follows a somewhat extreme methodology. This has caused divisions in the community and confusion, especially amongst new Muslims. What is the best way of dealing with these problems?
These problems should not stop you from embodying the attributes which you are obliged to embody. You should remain steadfast in performing your duty of showing mercy and compassion to others, even if they are mistreating you. Continue reading On Dealing with Extreme Beliefs and Divisions