Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

The Uighurs and China’s Long History of Trouble with Islam

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Imam Salim Chishti

Islam was of little concern to China’s rulers when the religion arrived in the seventh century. Then problems began to arise. In late 2018, I spent several days at the Forbidden City, the gargantuan palace in the middle of Beijing … Continue reading →

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Delhi: In a first since Independence, no Urs celebrations at Hazrat Nizamuddin dargah | Delhi News – Times of India

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Imam Salim Chishti

NEW DELHI: For the first time since 1947, the annual Urs festival commemorating the death anniversary of Sufi Saint Amir Khusro will not be celebrated. Source: Delhi: In a first since Independence, no Urs celebrations at Hazrat Nizamuddin dargah | … Continue reading →

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28th Ramadhan Urs Hazrat Khadim Hasan, Gudri Shah Baba III, Usmani Chilla, Ana Sagar, Ajmer, India,1970CE

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Imam Salim Chishti

Hazrat Nawab Mohammad Khadim Hasan Shah Sahib, also known as Nawab Gudri Shah Baba, seemed to have been destined from an early age to be the outstanding Sufi saint he was. He was born in Moradabad, India on the 4th … Continue reading →

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10th Ramadhan Urs Hazrat Malik Mohammed Alam, Gudri Shah Baba I, Ajmer, India 1327AH/1907AD

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Imam Salim Chishti

You may have heard it said that ”God can be found by searching for him”. After hearing a little of the life and search of Hazrat Syed Malik Mohammed Alam, known as Gudri Shah Baba I, you will be reassured … Continue reading →

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Do not let this time slip away from you – 2nd Friday Ramadan 1441

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Imam Salim Chishti

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم Today I remind myself and I remind you not to let this time slip through your fingers. It is like carrying water in your hands. When you fill your cupped hands there is plenty, … Continue reading →

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