Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
If someone has extreme beliefs and then renounces them, at what point should they be introduced to the Shaykhs of the spiritual path and aspects of Tasawwuf? Continue reading On Renunciation of Extreme Beliefs and Introduction to Spirituality
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Non-Muslims sometimes give us greetings on our Eids. Is it permissible to give them greetings on their holy days? Continue reading On Greeting Non-Muslims on Their Holy Days
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
My mother is not a Muslim and she forbids me from wearing the qamīs or thawb, although I am in a place where wearing it is effective in calling people to Islam. Should I obey her or continue to wear it? Continue reading On Prophetic Attire and Maintaining Ties with Non-Muslim Parents
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
A sister has just become Muslim. When we teach her how to pray should we teach her the differences between the various schools of law? Continue reading On Teaching New Muslims How to Pray
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How does one call people to Allah in a time in which there are many Muslim groups, some of which condemn other groups? Continue reading On Calling to Allah in the Midst of Hostile Muslim Groups
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
Please give us some guidelines for calling non-Muslims to Allah Continue reading Guidelines for Calling Non-Muslims to Allah
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Some people take up positions in mosques and on the pulpit for political aims and motives. What is your opinion on this? Continue reading On Using the Pulpit and Mosque for Political Gains
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
When is it our duty to forbid the wrong?
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
How can we inspire people to long for the Messenger of Allah?
We can do this by mentioning his virtues, qualities and his life and by embodying his character and his dealings and by deepening our love, longing and veneration for him.
If such a person speaks he will have such an effect on those listening such that they will begin to long for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
I have a wird that I recite regularly in secret. When I go out for dawah I cannot conceal it. Should I read it or leave it?
You should not leave actions out of a desire to conceal them. In this situation, read what you are able to do, but focus on that which is most beneficial to the dawah. Then you can make up anything you missed later on in secret.
