Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

Preparing for Ramadan – Rajab I

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Imam Salim Chishti

Introduction Each year as we approach the holy month of Ramadan we travel through two other months designated as sacred months in the Qur’an and Hadith. First we come to the seventh month of the Hijri year – Rajab, and … Continue reading →

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15th January (CE Calendar) Urs of Murshid Samuel Lewis, Lama Foundation, New Mexico, USA 1971CE

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Imam Salim Chishti

In a short biography on the Sufi Ruhaniat International website, many facts about Murshid Sam’s life are discussed. The short bio ends with :

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Blessings to all on Christmas 2022CE

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Imam Salim Chishti

It is with great reverence, homage and gratitude that I thank Allah (swt) for sending us the Prophet ‘Isa Ruhallah and join in with all other peoples who celebrate his coming to Earth to teach us of the overwhelming compassion … Continue reading →

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India’s Muslim, multi-faith past in focus through one woman’s quest to combat ‘altered history’ | South China Morning Post

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Imam Salim Chishti

Rana Safvi, a teacher-turned-author on premodern India, seeks to combat misinformation and historical revisionism by offering ‘accessible’ accounts of the country’s complex, oft-misinterpreted history. Source: India’s Muslim, multi-faith past in focus through one woman’s quest to combat ‘altered history’ | … Continue reading →

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29 Jumada al Awwal Urs Farid Uddin Attar (ra) – Nishapur

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Imam Salim Chishti

Born in Nishapur, in northeastern Persia around 1142. He traveled widely, Tehran, Egypt, Damascus, Mecca, and Turkestan, then settled in Nishapur.

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