Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

American Jew Finds Peace in Islam

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

American Jew Finds Peace in Islam “For many people, the word ‘Islam’ conjures up images of violence, suicide bombings and holy war. But not for Maryam Kabeer Faye, a Jewish-born American. She believes the religion she adopted after a long … Continue reading →

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Responsibility and Beauty

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

My Dear Brothers and sisters, as salaam alaykum – greetings of peace to you. Today’s Khutbah is about “Talking the talk and walking the Walk” What does this mean? It means do we take the responsibility, as Muslims, to represent … Continue reading →

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Eight major world religions meet up in a book – latimes.com

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

Akasha Lonsdale, a therapist and interfaith minister, has published “Do I Kneel or Do I Bow?,” a concise guide to the ceremonies of various faiths. When Akasha Lonsdale was a child in London, her agnostic family prohibited her from participating … Continue reading →

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Green Deen: What Islam Teaches About Protecting the Planet

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

From childhood, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin was taught that “the Earth is a Mosque,” leading him to his belief that the planet is a sacred place where prayer and worship happen and therefore, we are responsible for protecting every aspect of it. … Continue reading →

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Jewish mystics on the Sufi path – Bikya Masr

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

I have always been fascinated by the similarities (and the differences) in forms of worship between the Hasidim and Sufis. Their dancing and joyful singing impressed me as being a parallel to Sufi Sema. In this article (link below) Nimet … Continue reading →

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