Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

Smitha Khorana: The Sufi Dargah: A Sacred Space in India For All Faiths (PHOTOS)

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

Smitha Khorana: The Sufi Dargah: A Sacred Space in India For All Faiths (PHOTOS). This is a lovely piece about the sufi dargahs in India and Pakistan originally from the Huffington Post. If you follow my posts on Facebook about … Continue reading →

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The Asian Age – Sadia Dehlvi – Islam is the soul of Sufism

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

Islam is the soul of Sufism. The post that the link goes to was originally posted as an Op-Ed piece in “The Asian Age”. It is by Sadia Dehlvi. She touches on some very true points and makes a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Sweep Out the Chambers of Your Heart

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

Sweep Out the Chambers of Your Heart. “Go sweep out the chambers of your heart. Make it ready to be the dwelling place of the Beloved.” Mahmud Shbistari, 14th century Sufi Poet. This is a three day Purification and Prayer … Continue reading →

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21st Rabbi II Monthly Ekisvi Sharif of Hazrat Ali (ra)

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

21st Rabbi II Monthly Ekisvi Sharif of Hazrat Ali (ra).

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Ya Sin #13 (ayat 71-74)

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

We have been looking at Sura Ya-Sin for the past few months, going Ayah by Ayah. Last Week, in looking at 66-70 we were reminded that if God had not given us the power of sight we would stumble about … Continue reading →

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