Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

Purifying the Heart I

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Imam Salim Chishti

As Allah (swt) says in the Quran Sharif in Sura Ar-Ra’d: ‘alladhena ‘aamano wa- tat.ma’inn qulob -hum bi- dhikr ‘allaah . ‘a-laa bi- dhikr ‘allaah tat.ma’inn al- qulub <13:28>

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1st Jumada al Awwal Urs Hazrat Muzaffer Shah Ali, Bundi, India, 1376AH/1956CE

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Imam Salim Chishti

In the Qadiri lineage. Hazrat Daata Sahib was a loving and gentle saint who lived in India in the earlier part of the 20th Century.  His real name was Hazrat Muzaffar Ali Al-Hanafi RA.  The saint was lovingly called Daata … Continue reading →

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Zakat

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Imam Salim Chishti

As the end of the CE calendar year approaches, many of us are thinking about what we have, our prosperity, wealth and possessions and we think about those around us who are needy and how we can help. Giving of … Continue reading →

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Al-Amanah – Trust

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Imam Salim Chishti

Bismillahir rahmanir raheem Assalamu ‘Alaikum, greetings of peace to you. The subject of Trust is so important in our daily life: if people trust one another and if they act accordingly, they will live in peace and harmony. If we … Continue reading →

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4th Rabbi ath-Thani Urs Hazrat Abu Yusuf Chishti, 459AH/1067CE

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Imam Salim Chishti

Khwaja Abu Yusuf al-Chishti (ra) was one of the great Persian saints of Afghanistan. The level of his marifah and love for Allah is rare even among the saints. Khwaja Abu Yusuf r.a was the son of the sister of … Continue reading →

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