Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

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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April 2 (CE Calendar) Hajji Dedebaba Reshat Bardhi | The Bektashi Order of Dervishes 2011CE

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Imam Salim Chishti

Dedebaba Reshat Bardhi (March 4th, 1935 – April 2nd, 2011 CE) You can also look up on Wikipedia. After months of battling illness and exhaustion, al-Hajj Dedebaba Reshat Bardhi, head of the Worldwide Bektashi Community, parted from this life shortly … Continue reading →

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The First Part of Ramadan is Mercy

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Imam Salim Chishti

السلام عليكوم Beloved friends, brothers and sisters – this week we entered the sacred month of Ramadan, insha’allah! Rasool allah (SAW) has said “The first part of Ramadan is a mercy……………” Are we taking advantage of this mercy? Do we … Continue reading →

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Ramadan Mubarak!

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Imam Salim Chishti

Wishing all a blessed Ramadan – may it be filled with Allah’s blessings. May your fast be easy and may your spirit be uplifted with prayer and with closeness to Allah (swt).

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