Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

Ramadhan 1443 Journey in Love

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Imam Salim Chishti

As-Salaam alaykum wa rahma tu’ala wa barakatu. Eid Mubarak! Allahu Akbar – Allahu Akbar – Allahu Akbar wa lillah ilhamd!

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Get ready for the last ten days of Ramadan – Freedom

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Imam Salim Chishti

As salaam alaykum! Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) said, “If any Muslim comes out of Ramadan without gaining forgiveness and goodness, he is a real loser.” (Ibn Hibban and At-Tabarani) The last ten days of Ramadan are very special days in the … Continue reading →

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14th Ramadan Urs Bayazid Bastami, 874CE, Bastam, Iran

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Imam Salim Chishti

Bayazid Bastami also known as Abu Yazid Bistami or Tayfur Abu Yazid al-Bustami, (804-874 CE) was a Persian Sufi born in Bostam (alternate spelling: Bastam), Iran. The name Bastami means “from the city of Bastam”. Bayazid Bastami had great influence … Continue reading →

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10th Ramadan Urs Bibi Khadija, Mecca 619CE

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Imam Salim Chishti

*An historic photo of how Mu’alla was before the demolition of the tombs. The main central tomb was of Ummul Mu’mineen Khadijah (RadhiAllahu anha). Others known to be resting here include Abd Manaf, the great, great-grandfather, Hashim the great-grandfather, Abdul … Continue reading →

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Ramadan and Forgiveness – the middle ten days

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Imam Salim Chishti

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 We have now entered, by the grace of … Continue reading →

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