As Ramadan approaches, Sayyidi Habib `Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him), talks about ways to  receive divine mercy. All praise belongs to Allah Whose mercy manifests itself in this world to bring close those who were distant and to allow those who were disobedient to repent. They thus attain […]

As summer winds to a close, school is once again on the horizon. Parents can make the most of these last weeks of time at home by exposing their children to beautiful, inspiring literature that they may not come across in the classroom. The problem with many children’s books today, however, is that they are

Extracts from lessons given by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah preserve him and benefit us by him) on the rulings and etiquettes of purification. Habib Umar is teaching Habib Abdullah bin Husayn Balfaqih’s “Kifayat al-Raghib” in Shafi`i fiqh. Wudu is the weapon of the believer, and is a means of protection. It is

This supplication is very effective; Sayyiduna Zain al-‘Abidin narrates that ‘Whosoever prays this supplication anytime between sunrise and sunset on Ashura, or has someone else recite it and listens to it, then Allah willing he is assured of life for another year in which he will not die. If death is destined for him, then

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Fasting six days of Shawwal after the obligatory fast of Ramadhan is Sunnah Mustahabbah, not wajib. It is recommended for the Muslim to fast six days of Shawwal, and in this there is great virtue and an immense reward. Whoever fasts these six days will have recorded for him a reward as if he had

Ramadan, the month of fasting, is divided into three parts. The first part, or ten days, of Ramadan are for seeking God’s Mercy, and sharing that mercy with others. Ramadan, the month of fasting, is divided into three parts. The first part, or ten days, of Ramadan are for seeking God’s Mercy, and sharing that

  بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah Most-Compassionate, Most-Merciful As we approach the last 10 days of Ramadan it is worth remembering the actions and devotion of the Prophet (s) during this time which he would increase even further in seeking the mercy, forgiveness and blessing of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. Below

We are about to receive the master of all months, the best of all months, the month in which gifts constantly pour forth from the ocean of divine generosity. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ once mentioned Ramaḍān and said out of veneration: “Do they realise what is coming to them and what they are receiving?” The