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We are now approaching the “White Days” of the blessed month of Dhu’l-Qa`dah. The “White Days” are the days which follow nights in which the moon is full, namely the 13th, 14th and 15th days of each lunar month. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) encouraged his Companions to [...]
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Thousands of the people of Tarim and Hadramawt came out at `Asr on Juma` for the janaza of Habib “Sa`d” Muhammad bin `Alawi al-`Aydarus, who passed away the previous day, Thursday 8th Dhu’l-Qa`dah/6thOctober 2011 at the age of 82. Before the janaza, Habib Umar bin Hafiz and Habib Salim bin `Abdullah al-Shatiri addressed the crowd, [...]
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From among the most important matters a Muslim should be concerned with is the purification of his heart from blameworthy traits. This is in order that he continue his wayfaring to his Lord and worship him according to proper insight. In doing so, he should strive to abide by the methodology of taqwa (God [...]
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The End of Ramadan (translated by Ustadh Amin Buxton) We thank Allah for the blessing of Ramadan and for all that He has enabled us to do in this blessed month. Ahead of us is the last of the odd nights, the 29th night, in which Laylat al-Qadr is sought. It may also be the last [...]
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Sayyidi al-Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah preserve him) was asked in an interview: It is clear that da`wa (calling to Allah) focuses on a person’s development and connection with Allah. A Muslim in today’s world, however, is confronted with changing circumstances and challenges such as the accusation that Muslims are terrorists. What does someone who [...]
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Bismillah As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah Preparing For Ramadan is a document containing a few words of advice from Habib Umar on the blessed holy month. Dowra lessons continue into Ramadan, in sha Allah. We are blessed to have Sh. AbdulKarim Yahya translating the Rawha which you can listen to online http://www.alhabibomar.com/Broadcast.aspx?SectionID=11&RefID=1. Translated audios are gradually [...]
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The Fifteenth Night of Sha`ban The Fifteenth Night of Sha`ban, known in Arabic as Laylat al-Nisf min Sha`ban, literally “the eve of the middle day of Sha`ban,” is one of the greatest nights of the year. (In Islam the night precedes the day so really it is the night before the fifteenth day of Sha`ban.) `Ata’ [...]
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Bismillah We will shortly be entering Shaban. Allah give us the best ending to the month of Rajab and the best entry to Sha’ban. Merits of Sha`ban The scholars say that the linguistic root of the word Sha`ban is a branch, because the month of Sha`ban “branches off” and leads on to many good things. [...]
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Bismillah As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah In sha Allah today (July 1) will be the beginning of the annual summer Dowra in Tarim. Although we’re not sure whether the English translation will be live-streamed, the Arabic webcast should be available via Habib Umar’s website [Kindly note that in the past, a link to the English translation [...]
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By the grace of Allah, Sayyidi al-Habib Umar bin Hafidh (may Allah preserve him) will be resuming the weekly lessons on spiritual wayfaring, commencing Sunday 29 May 2011. The live internet broadcast will begin 11am (Makkah time). Habib Umar will continue his commentary on the book “The Red Sulphur”, touching on pertinent issues that relate [...]
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