Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

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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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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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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