Ramadan and Forgiveness – the middle ten days

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem

Rasul Allah, (saw) has said:

“Ramadan is the month, whose beginning is mercy, its middle, forgiveness and its end, emancipation from the fire (of hell)”

— Bihar al-Anwar, Vol.: 93, Pg.: 342

Tonight we will enter, by the grace of Allah (swt), the middle ten days of Ramadan, 1447. The middle ten days of Ramadan is the time for Maghfirah, forgiveness; the time to wash off our sins. Ramadan is the month to seek forgiveness and repentance. Having witnessed the Mercy of Allah (swt) in the first ten days of Ramadan by thanking Him for all that He has granted us, by being good to everyone and keeping ourselves at peace, we realize our relationship with our Rabb, and our role and duties towards Him. This is the time when Allah’s (swt) Mercy is at its peak, and it is best to utilize this opportunity by imploring Allah to forgive. Rasul Allah (saw) is reported to have said:

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The First Ten Days of Ramadan are for Mercy

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

Surah Al-A’raf (7:156)

English Interpretation:
“And My mercy encompasses all things.”
Arabic:
وَرَحْمَتِي وَسِعَتْ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ
Commentary: Allah declares that His mercy covers everything in existence. This verse is often cited to show the boundless and universal nature of divine mercy, offering hope and reassurance to believers and all creation.

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The Blessing and Purpose of Fasting in Ramadan – Khutbah 03 Ramadan 1447

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

Alhamdulillāh, we praise Allah, we seek His help, and we ask for His forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah from the evil within ourselves and from the consequences of our actions. Whomever Allah guides, none can misguide; and whomever He allows to go astray, none can guide. I bear witness that there is no god except Allah alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad ﷺ is His servant and messenger.

O believers, fear Allah as He should be feared, and do not die except in a state of Islam.

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The First Part of Ramadan is Mercy

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

السلام عليكوم

Beloved friends, brothers and sisters – today we entered the sacred month of Ramadan, alhamdulillah!

Rasool allah (SAW) has said “The first part of Ramadan is a mercy……………”

Are we taking advantage of this mercy? Do we accept the mercy of Allah (swt) for us and are we merciful towards others?

I am always amazed and pleased when I see the evidence of the upsurge of Islam in this country. I remember I read an article about the call that Islam has to people of Hispanic Origin in this country and elsewhere. I have several contacts in Mexico of people who have converted to Islam.

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Ramadan Mubarak!

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti
Ramadan Mubarak!

Wishing all a blessed Ramadan – may it be filled with Allah’s blessings. May your fast be easy and may your spirit be uplifted with prayer and with closeness to Allah (swt).

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