Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

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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An evening of Sufi and Qawwali music in Bengaluru

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Imam Salim Chishti

Nizami Bandhu bring the 750-year-old legacy of Sufi and Qawwali music in a performance in the city Source: An evening of Sufi and Qawwali music in Bengaluru By  Ranjani Govind March 21, 2019 12:17 IST Updated: March 21, 2019 16:22 … Continue reading →

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On the shootings in New Zealand Mosques

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Imam Salim Chishti

It has taken me a couple of days and lots of inner inquiry to come to some kind of peace and respond appropriately to the recent horrific events in Christchurch, New Zealand. Not the least of my need for time … Continue reading →

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World War II spy Noor Inayat Khan first Indian-origin woman to get Blue Plaque in UK 

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Imam Salim Chishti

Khan’s plaque is set to go up at 4 Taviton Street in Bloomsbury, where she lived as a secret agent during the war. Source: World War II spy Noor Inayat Khan first Indian-origin woman to get Blue Plaque in UK  Published: … Continue reading →

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World Sacred Spirit Festival: An Ode to Sufi Music

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Imam Salim Chishti

World Sacred Spirit Festival Brings The Most Talented Sufi Singers From Across The World Under One Roof. Updated: February 22, 2019 1:18 PM IST By Charu Chowdhary Source: World Sacred Spirit Festival: An Ode to Sufi Music

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