Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

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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Yawm Ashura’

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Imam Salim Chishti
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Ya Sin 1-7

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Imam Salim Chishti

Imam Ahmad, Abu Daud, Nasai, Ibn Majah and Tabarani have related on the authority of Hadrat Ma’qil bin Yasar that the Holy Prophet said: “Surah Ya Sin is the heart of the Quran.” The Surah Ya Sin has been called … Continue reading →

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21st Ramadhan Urs Hazrat Ali, 40AH/661AD

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Imam Salim Chishti

Imam Ali (ra) was the cousin of Rasul Allah (saw) and married his (saw) daughter Fatima (ra). They had two sons, Hassan and Hussein, and two daughters Zainab and Umm Kulthum, a third son, Mohsin, died during childhood. May Allah … Continue reading →

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27 March (CE Calendar) Mela Chiraghan-Urs Hazrat Shah Hussain-Madho Lal Hussain-1599CE Lahore

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Imam Salim Chishti

Shah Hussain (1538 – 1599) was a Punjabi Sufi poet and Sufi saint. He was the son of Sheikh Usman, a weaver, and belonged to the Dhudha clan of Rajputs. He was born in Lahore (present-day Pakistan). He is considered … Continue reading →

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