Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

15th-17th Rabi ath Thani Urs Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani, Baghdad, Iraq 1166CE/561AH

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

Al-Syed Muhiyudin Abu Muhammad Abdal Qadir al-Gilani al-Hasani wal-Hussaini (there are many variant spellings of his name) 0r simply known as Ghaus-e-Azam (470–561 AH) (1077–1166 AD) was a Persian Hanbali preacher, Sufi sheikh and the figurehead of the Qadiri Sufi … Continue reading →

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Responsibility and Beauty

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

This Khutbah emphasizes the responsibility of Muslims to authentically represent their faith in society, particularly in a climate of distrust and misinformation. It calls for action beyond mere religious practices, urging Muslims to promote understanding through positive interactions and engagement with other faiths, helping to dispel ignorance and foster acceptance. Continue reading →

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Signs of Allah ﷻ Around Us

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

There are signs everywhere for those who wish to look and see. وَقُلِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ سَيُرِيكُمْ آيَاتِهِ فَتَعْرِفُونَهَا وَمَا رَبُّكَ بِغَافِلٍ عَمَّا تَعْمَلُونَ27:93 waquli alhamdu lillahi sayureekum ayatihi fataaarifoonaha wama rabbuka bighafilin aaamma taaamaloona Say: “Praise be to Allah ﷻ. … Continue reading →

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Allah (الله) An Arabic Word

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

This past week a few topics were high on my list for blog entries. Aside, of course, from the horrendous catastrophe in Nepal, one seemed more apropos of this blog and that is the question of who can use the … Continue reading →

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Mawlid Mubarak!

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti
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