Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

CBC News – Windsor – Detroit unveils gallery of Islamic art

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

CBC News – Windsor – Detroit unveils gallery of Islamic art. Consider visiting this museum and others around the country that have exhibits of Islamic art. This is part of our heritage as well. Muslims that come to America bring … Continue reading →

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The Hindu : Life & Style / Religion : Simply Sufi

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

The link below is to an article about the Jahan-e -Khusrau Sufi Music Festival (going on right now in Delhi) and its organizer Muzaffer Ali the Indian film director. Interesting, makes me want to be there! The Hindu : Life … Continue reading →

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Ya Sin #8 (ayat 43 – 48)

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

All these signs and gifts we receive from Allah (SWT) as we have read about in sura Ya Sin. It is only by Allah’s (SWT) will that we can build boats or planes or anything of our technology. As Allah … Continue reading →

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Daily Times – Leading News Resource of Pakistan – Debate over use of English emerging in US mosques

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

Daily Times – Leading News Resource of Pakistan – Debate over use of English emerging in US mosques. I am really surprised that this is even a debate, much less that it was posted in a Pakistani newspaper. I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Watch Documentary / Short films : Give Me Your Love by Nameera Ahmed

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

A wonderful short documentary on the music of the Mevlevis and a fascinating look into the making of the Ney (flute) that is used in this tradition. Wonderfully made film, the link is to the entire film (about 29 minutes) … Continue reading →

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