Thursday 14 April 2011

Biography of Habib Muhammad bin Salim bin Hafiz


Al-Habib Muhammad bin Salim bin Hafidz

His Lineage

He is al-Habib al-`Allamah al-Shahid Muhammad bin Salim bin Hafiz bin `Abdullah bin Abu Bakr bin `Aydarus bin `Umar bin `Aydarus bin `Umar bin Abu Bakr bin `Aydarus bin al-Husayn bin al-Shaykh al-Fakhr Abu Bakr bin Salim bin `Abdullah bin `Abd al-Rahman bin `Abdullah bin Shaykh `Abd al-Rahman al-Saqqaf bin Shaykh Muhammad Mawla al-Dawilah, bin `Ali Mawla Darak, bin `Alawi al-Ghuyur, bin al-Faqih al-Muqaddam, Muhammad bin `Ali, bin Muhammad Sahib Mirbat, bin `Ali Khali` Qasam, bin `Alawi, bin Muhammad Sahib al-Sawma’a, bin `Alawi, bin `Ubaydullah, bin al-Imam al-Muhajir il-Allah Ahmad, bin `Isa, bin Muhammad al-Naqib, bin `Ali al-`Uraydi, bin Ja`far al-Sadiq, bin Muhammad al-Baqir, bin `Ali Zayn al-`Abidin, bin Husayn al-Sibt, bin `Ali bin Abu Talib and Fatima al-Zahra, the daughter of our Master Muhammad, the Seal of the Prophets G.

His Life

Habib Muhammad was born in the village of Mishtah near Tarim in the year 1332 Hijri (1914 CE) and was brought up under the supervision of his noble father, the great scholar Habib Salim. Habib Salim taught his son the foundational sciences of the Din and then took him to Tarim to learn from the city’s scholars. His teachers were the Imams of the time. Among them were Habib `Abdullah bin `Umar al-Shatiri, Habib `Alawi bin `Abdullah Shihab al-Din and Habib 'Ali bin al-Imam 'Abdur-Rahman al-Mashhur, his grandfather on his mother's side. Habib Muhammad also built a strong connection with the Knower of Allah Habib Ja`far bin Ahmad al-`Aydarus. He took knowledge from Habib Muhammad bin Hadi al-Saqqaf in Seiyun and Habib Mustafa bin Ahmad al-Mihdar in al-Gwayra. He travelled on numerous occasions to the Hijaz to take knowledge from its scholars, among them Shaykh Muhammad al-`Arabi al-Tabani, Sayyid `Alawi bin `Abbaas al-Maliki, Shaykh Muhammad Amin Kutbi and Shaikh Hasan al-Mashat.

The extensive knowledge which he obtained led to his appointment as Mufti of Hadramawt. His use of his time was legendary. A day and a night would not pass except that he had stood in prayer, recited a large portion of the Qur'an, made abundant dhikr, taught his students, visited someone, written something, given fatwa and seen to the needs of a Muslim. He would attend in one day up to 14 gatherings of knowledge and remembrance.

He had a great concern for conveying and preserving sacred knowledge, and authored a number of works in several sciences which are of great benefit to students. Among them are Takmilah Zubdah al-Hadith in the law of inheritance, al-Miftah and al-Nuqul al-Sihah in the law of marriage and Durus al-Tawhid in tenets of faith. He wrote small books to help beginners in the sciences of jurisprudence and grammar and al-Tadhkirah aI-Hadramiyyah which covers all religious knowledge that it is compulsory for women to know. He also recorded in several volumes the speech of Habib `Alawi bin `Abdullah Shihab al-Din and wrote a biography of Habib `Abdullah bin `Umar al-Shatiri, Nafh al-Tayyib al-`Atiri. He composed a number of poems as well as a beautiful Mawlid, named Al-Nafhah al-Wardiyyah which shows his intense love for and connection to the Messenger of Allah G. He also put the Mawlid of al-Hafiz Ibn Kathir into verse.

He had a passion for calling people to Allah and spreading knowledge, expressed by his constant visits to the towns and villages of Hadramawt. He journeyed to India and Pakistan where he took knowledge from the Hadith scholars there, and to Sudan and East Africa. He also visited Habib `Umar bin Ahmad bin Sumayt in the Comoros Islands.

A socialist government came to power in South Yemen in 1387 (1967) which attempted to eradicate Islam from society. Scholars were persecuted and religious institutions, such as the famous Ribat of Tarim, where Habib Muhammad himself studied, were forcibly closed. This did not, however, deter him from exerting all his efforts in calling to Allah. This did not, however, deter him from exerting all his efforts in calling to Allah and speaking out fearlessly in the defence of truth. He was required to register with the security forces on a daily basis so that they could check on his whereabouts. Thus on Friday morning on 29th Dhu’l-Hijjah 1392 (1973) he left his son Habib `Umar, then only nine years of age, in the mosque before the Friday prayer and went to register. He was never seen again.

His Legacy

The socialist regime thought that by abducting and killing Habib Muhammad bin Salim they would succeed in their mission but they failed completely. Their intention is to extinguish Allah’s light (by blowing) with their mouths but Allah will complete His light, even though the disbelievers may detest it. In 1410 (1990) the regime fell and North and South Yemen reunited, paving the way for a revival of the Din. Habib Muhammad’s work did not come to an end but rather was continued by his sons. Habib `Ali Mashhur remained in Hadramawt throughout this dangerous period teaching and preserving the way of his forefathers. He is currently the Mufti of Tarim. Habib `Umar spent ten years in safety in al-Bayda in the North of Yemen under the tutelage of his father’s companion Habib Muhammad bin `Abdullah al-Haddar. He then returned to Hadramawt to breathe new life into the religious life of the region. His tireless work led to the establishment of Dar al-Mustafa. Dar al-Mustafa is a centre for traditional Islamic learning based upon three foundations: knowledge (`Ilm), spiritual purification (Tazkiya) and calling to Allah (Da`wa). It continues to grow and receive students from all corners of the earth. Habib `Umar, like his father before him, is constantly travelling, spreading the pure methodology of his predecessors. All of the fruits that we now see are the result of the steadfastness and sacrifice of Habib Muhammad bin Salim. Dar al-Mustafa was opened in 1414 (1994) on 29th Dhu’l-Hijjah, the same date on which Habib Muhammad was abducted. Every year on that date Dar al-Mustafa celebrates its anniversary and along with it the life and achievements of this great Imam. May Allah grant him the best of rewards on behalf of this Ummah, benefit us by him and raise him to the highest station in the company of his grandfather the Messenger of Allah...


Al-Saff 61.8

Source: Sunniforum

Wednesday 13 April 2011

Sending Salutations Upon The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

"Verily, Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O Believers! send blessings upon him and salute him with a worthy salutation". (Qur'aan - 33:56)

al-Salamu `alayka ya Rasul AllahPeace be upon you O Messenger of Allah
al-Salamu `alayka ya Nabi AllahPeace be upon you O Prophet of Allah
al-Salamu `alayka ya Khiyarat AllahPeace be upon you O Elect of Allah
al-Salamu `alayka ya Khayr AllahPeace be upon you O Goodness of Allah
al-Salamu `alayka ya Habib AllahPeace be upon you O Beloved of Allah
al-Salamu `alayka ya NadhirPeace be upon you O Warner
al-Salamu `alayka ya BashirPeace be upon you O Bearer of Glad Tidings
al-Salamu `alayka ya TuhrPeace be upon you O Purity
al-Salamu `alayka ya TahirPeace be upon you O Pure One
al-Salamu `alayka ya Nabi al-RahmaPeace be upon you O Prophet of Mercy
al-Salamu `alayka ya Nabi al-UmmaPeace be upon you O Prophet of the Community
al-Salamu `alayka ya Abu QasimPeace be upon you O Father of Qasim
al-Salamu `alayka ya Rasul Rabb al-`AlaminPeace be upon you O Messenger of the Lord of the Worlds
al-Salamu `alayka ya sayyid al-mursalin wa ya khatam al- nabiyyinPeace be upon you O Master of Messengers and Seal of Prophets
al-Salamu `alayka ya Khayr al-Khala'iqi ajma`inPeace be upon you O Best of All Creatures
al-Salamu `alayka ya Qa'id al-Ghurri al-MuhajjalinPeace be upon you O Leader of the Bright-faced ones
al-Salamu `alayka wa `ala Alika wa Ahli baytika wa Azwajika wa Dhurriyyatika wa Ashabika ajma`inPeace be upon you and upon your Family, the People of your House, your Wives, your Children, and all your Companions
al-Salamu `alayka wa `ala Sa'ir al-Anbiya'i wa Jami`i `Ibad Allah al-SalihinPeace be upon you and upon all the Prophets and Allah's righteous Servants
Jazak Allahu Ya Rasulallahi `anna Afdala jaza Nabiyyan wa Rasulan `an UmmatihiMay Allah reward you, O Messenger of Allah, with the best reward a Prophet or a Messenger ever received on behalf of his Community
Wa Sallallahu `alayka wa Sallama kulla ma dhakaraka dhakirun wa ghafala `an dhikrika ghafilunBlessings and Peace of Allah upon you every time one remembers you and every time one fails to remember you
Afdala wa Akmala wa Atyaba ma Salla wa Sallama `ala Ahadin min al-Khalqi ajma`inWith the best, most perfect, and choicest of blessings and peace ever bestowed upon anyone in creation
Ashhadu an La Ilaha Illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahI bear witness that there is no deity but Allah alone, without partner
Wa ashhadu annaka `Abduhu wa Rasuluhu wa Khiyaratuhu min khalqihiAnd I bear witness that you are His servant, His Messenger, His Elect among all creatures
Wa ashhadu annaka qad ballaghta al-Risala wa addayta al-Amana wa nasahta al-Umma wa jahadta fillahi haqqa jihadihAnd I bear witness that you have conveyed the Message and fulfilled the trust and counseled the Community and striven for Allah with the most truthful striving
Allahumma atihi al-wasilata wa al-fadilata wa ib`athhu maqaman mahmudan al-ladhi wa`adtahO Allah! Grant him the Means and the Excellent Gift and Raise him to the Exalted Station You have promised him
Wa atihi nihayata ma yanbaghi an yas'aluhu al-sa'ilunAnd grant him the goal of what those who beseech You must beseech for him
Allahumma salli `ala Sayyidina Muhammadin `abdika wa rasulika al-Nabiyyi al-Ummi wa `ala Ali Sayyidina Muhammadin wa Azwajihi wa dhurriyyatihO Allah! Send blessings on our Master Muhammad Your servant and Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, and upon the Family of our Master Muhammad, his Wives and his Children
Kama sallayta `ala Sayyidina Ibrahima wa `ala Ali Sayyidina IbrahimaAs you have sent blessings on our Master Ibrahim and on the Family of our Master Ibrahim
Wa barik `ala Sayyidina Muhammadin al-nabiyyi al-ummi wa `ala Ali Sayyidina Muhammadin wa Azwajihi wa dhurriyyatihAnd send benedictions on our Master Muhammad Your servant and Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, and upon the Family of our Master Muhammad, his Wives and his Children
Kama barakta `ala Sayyidina Ibrahima wa `ala Ali Sayyidina Ibrahima fi al-`alamina innaka Hamidun MajidAs you have sent benedictions on our Master Ibrahim and on the Family of our Master Ibrahim in the worlds, for You are truly the most praiseworthy and noble.

The Prophet (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said:
Frequently send salutations on me on Friday during the day and night. Whoever sends one salutation on me, Allaah will send ten to him.
Imam Ibnul-Qayyim (rahimahullaah), who wrote a book about the virtues of sending salutations on Prophet Muhammad (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam), listed some benefits for practicing the above hadeeth:

1. Doing this act is following Allaah's order

2. Sending Salutations on the Prophet agrees with Allaah's. And if they differ then our salutations are du'aa and request. Allaah's salutation raises the Prophet's rank and is a praise for him.

3. Sending salutations on the Prophet (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) is an act the Angels do.

4. Sending salutations on the Prophet (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) raises your rank ten levels.

5. Sending salutations on the Prophet (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) removes ten bad deeds and adds ten good deeds to your record.

6. Sending salutations on the Prophet (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) is a means to draw you closer to the Prophet (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) on the Day of Judgment.

7. Sending salutations on the Prophet (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) allows him to return the same salutation to you.

8. Sending salutations on the Prophet (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) is a way to earn Allaah's mercy.

9. Sending salutations on the Prophet (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) saves you from being stingy in giving him salutations.


10. Sending salutations on the Prophet (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) with the du'aa after the Adhaan earns you the right for his intercession on the Day of Judgment.

Monday 11 April 2011

Jesus - A prophet of Islam


In IslamJesus (Arabic: عيسى; ʿĪsá) is considered to be a Messenger of God and the Messiah who was sent to guide the Children of Israel (banī isrā'īl) with a new scripture, the Injīl or Gospel. The Holy Qur'an, considered by Muslims to be God's final and authoritative revelation to mankind, mentions Jesus twenty-five times. It states that Jesus was born to Mary as the result of virginal conception, a miraculous event which occurred by the decree of God
To aid in his ministry to the Jewish people, Jesus was given the ability to perform miracles, all by the permission of God rather than of his own power. According to the Qur'an, Jesus was not crucified. There are, however, differing views over the current state of Jesus though all views deny his crucifixion. Jesus will return to earth near the day of judgment to restore justice and to defeat Ad-Dajjāl ("the false messiah", also known as the Antichrist).
Like all prophets in Islam, Jesus is considered to have been a Muslim(i.e., one who submits to the will of God), as he preached that his followers should adopt the "straight path" as commanded by God. Islam rejects the Christian view that Jesus was God incarnate or the son of God, that he was ever crucified or resurrected, or that he ever atoned for the sins of mankind. The Qur'an says that Jesus himself never claimed any of these things, and it furthermore indicates that Jesus will deny having ever claimed divinity at the Last Judgment, and God will vindicate him. The Qur'an emphasises that Jesus was a mortal human being who, like all other prophets, had been divinely chosen to spread God's message. Islamic texts forbid the association of partners with God, emphasising a strict notion of monotheism (tawhīd - oneness of god).
Numerous titles are given to Jesus in the Qur'an and in Islamic literature, the most common being al-Masīḥ ("the messiah), although this particular term does not correspond with the meaning given to it by Christians. Jesus is also, at times, called "Seal of the Israelite Prophets", because, in general Muslim belief, Jesus was the last prophet sent by God to guide the Children of Israel. Arabic-speaking Christians refer to Jesus as Yasu(Arabic script يسوع). Jesus is seen in Islam as a precursor to Muhammad, and is believed by Muslims to have foretold the latter's coming.

Thursday 7 April 2011

HABIB UMAR BIN HAFIZ 2011 UK TOUR : Tranquility Amidst Turbulence

A Prophetic message for our times...


The aim of this gathering is to discuss and put into perspective the upheavals taking place in North Africa and the Middle East and to also share general principles of dealing with the challenges of change and social cohesion especially among young British Muslims.

The keynote speaker will be Habib Omar bin Hafiz, the Director of Dar al-Mustafa Seminary in Tarim, Yemen. He will be joined by other prominent international and national speakers to be confirmed.

Venue: 
Islamic Cultural Centre, Regents Park Mosque [MAP]
146 Park Road
London
NW8 7RG
Date: 12th April
Time: 12 - 3pm

NOW FULLY BOOKED


Luton is one of the most diverse boroughs in the United Kingdom, it constitutes people representing diverse cultures, religions, languages and experiences. It is important to acknowledge this diversity, bringing together two of Islam’s prominent scholars, provides a rare opportunity not only for the young people but also all those who work in the frontline of community relations to explore and get clarity on the faith’s teachings on a variety of challenging contemporary issues. 

Venue: 
Menzies Strathmore Hotel, Luton [MAP]
The Luton Arndale Centre,
Bedfordshire
LU1 2TR
Date: 14th April
Time: 6 - 8pm

Az-Zaytoon in association with Radical Middle Way are hosting:
A gathering of Grace : Special guest Habib Umar bin Hafiz from Tarim, Yemen
and others:

Shaykh Abdul Hakim Murad
Shaykh Ahmed Al Snoussi (Libya)
Imam Ahmed Saad
Imam Khalid Abdullah

Venue: 
Jamia Al Akbaria
241 Selbourne road
Luton, LU4 8NP
Date: Thursday 14th April 2011
Time: 8:15pm



Habib Umar in Birmingham

Habib Umar will be teaching in Birmingham on Friday 15th April.

For more details of the UK program please click here.

DATE / TIME / LOCATIONEVENT
Friday, 15th April
9:30-5:30 PM
The Bordesley Centre, Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1AR.
Womanhood
This event is fully booked but can be followed via live streaming.
Friday, 15th April
6:30-9:30 PM
Noshahi Civic Centre, 279 Coventry Road, Birmingham, B10 0RA.
Medical Ethics: Disease: - The Spiritual and the Physical
This is a free event  and can be followed via live streaming.


Who is habib umar?





Habib Umar bin Hafiz is the Director of Dar Al Mustafa, a seminary in Tarim, Yemen which is regarded as one of the foremost contemporary centres of Islamic education in the world. Habib Umar bin Hafiz is well known for his Prophetic lineage and status as one of the most important scholars alive today.
Read Full Biography Here

How is Habib Umar linked back to the prophet? 
Al-Habib Umar bin Hafiz. He is the 39th generation of the Prophet descendance.

Al-Habib (39)UMAR bin Muhammad bin Salim bin (36)HAFIZ bin Abdullah bin Abu Bakar bin Aydrus bin Umar bin Aydrus bin Umar bin Abu Bakar bin Aydrus bin Al-Husain bin (26)SHEIKH ABU BAKAR bin Salim bin Abdullah bin Abdurrahman bin Abdullah bin (21)ABDURRAHMAN ASSAQAF bin Muhammad Maula Dawilah bin Ali bin Alawi bin Muhammad Al-Faqih Al-Muqaddam bin Ali bin Muhammad Sahib Marbat bin Ali Khali' Qasam bin Alawi bin Muhammad bin Alawi bin Ubaidillah bin (9)Ahmad Al-Muhajir bin Isa Arrumi bin Muhammad Annaqib bin Ali Al-Uraydhi bin Ja'far Assadiq bin Muhammad Al-Baqir bin (3)Ali Zain Al-Abidin bin (2)Al-Husain bin Ali ibn Abu Talib & ibn (1)Fathimah Azzahra bint Muhammad Rasul Allah.

Wednesday 6 April 2011

Maher Zain - Ya Nabi Salam Alayka Nasheed with translation

Here is the translation for the first Turkish part:

You are missed for many days
The hearts beat with your love
The earth is narrow without you
Peace be upon you
Oh holy love (or my beloved)

The translation for the urdu part:

From the fragrance of your love, the earth and the skies have prospered and the rain of mercy have poured upon us. My heart and soul is for you, ya Rasool-Allah.


What Do Muslims / Islam Say About Easter? Jesus's Death?


In much of today's decadent Western world Easter is mainly associated with a few more days off and with tasty chocolate eggs. However, for practicing Christians Easter marks the biggest, most breath taking celebration of the year! At that time they are reminded that Jesus died on a cross to pay the punishment for their sins and of his subsequent resurrection. This profound truth that has changed the lives of countless millions of people ever since it is also strongly indicated in the Quran.


Muslims do not celebrate Easter. Muslims are taught and believe that Jesus did not die on the cross. "They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him, but they thought they did." (Quran 4:156)

They also do not celebrate Easter because it's not part of the religious dispensation as revealed via Muhammad, pbuh.  For example: Christians have their own calendar and holy days, scripture, laws, sabbath, etc. They are a different religious dispensation from Judaism, so they do not celebrate the Jewish holidays. Yes, they believe that Moses was sent by God, but they follow Jesus and his teachings instead.  As with Muslims, they follow Muhammad's (pbuh) teachings and observe the Muslim calendar, holy days, laws, worship day, etc.

Monday 4 April 2011

Mother's day in islam : Eid al-umm


Islam has no need of things that are innovated by others, be it Mother’s Day of anything else. Its teachings on the honouring of mothers mean that it has no need for an innovated Mother’s Day.  This custom began with some people encouraging people to visit the central church in their locality, bringing offerings. In the year 1600, young men and women of simple professions and servants started to visit their mothers on "Mothering Sunday", bringing gifts and food. Nowadays it is celebrated by non muslims on the last Sunday of March each year 

Do Muslims Celebrate Mother's Day & Father's Day? - Vivek Chugh, stock.xchng

For Muslims to begin to selfishly adopt a single day out of the whole year to express gratitude and show a materialistic form of affection. Islam has no need of things that are innovated by others, be it Mother's Day of anything else. Its teachings on the honouring of mothers mean that it has no need for an innovated Mother's Day. 

In this concern, Almighty Allah says:
And We have commended unto man kindness toward parents. His mother beareth him with reluctance, and bringeth him forth with reluctance, and the bearing of him and the weaning of him is thirty months, till, when he attaineth full strength and reacheth forty years, he saith: My Lord! Arouse me that I may give thanks for the favor wherewith Thou hast favored me and my parents, and that I may do right acceptable unto Thee. And be gracious unto me In the matter of my seed. Lo! I have turned unto Thee repentant, and lo! I am of those who surrender (unto Thee).
(Al-Ahqaf 46: 15)
Reflecting on the above mentioned Qur'anic verse, we find it stressing both parents' right, but reviewing the following verses we find them paying special care to the mother and tackling the hardships she suffers in pregnancy, foster age and rearing children.

In this verse, Almighty Allah informs man of the debt he owes his mother since he was a fetus, passing by the process of childbirth, infancy, childhood until he comes of age. A child normally forgets the hardship which his mother underwent during pregnancy. Hence Almighty Allah draws his attention to such hardships, laying emphasis on her great status in Islam.

So, for muslim's mothers day is everyday.  We should show gratitude and love towards our mothers daily, not once a year.