Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

Mystic Mantra: The mingling of two oceans

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Imam Salim Chishti

The “two oceans” referred to in this book implies Vedic culture and Islamic spirituality. Source: Mystic Mantra: The mingling of two oceans Indian culture prides itself in its age-old historical conflation with mysticism. Rishis and Sufis in India introduced a … Continue reading →

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Showing The Sufi Face of Lahore

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Imam Salim Chishti

LAHORE – A mass media student has launched an online campaign to promote the peacefulness and Sufi culture of Pakistans cultural hub Lahore. The Sufi Face of Lahore, which is aimed to introduce the city to international readers, is a … Continue reading →

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Khutba – Sept. 15, 2017CE/24 Dhul Hijjah 1438

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Imam Salim Chishti

آنا جعلنا في آعناقهم آغلالا فهي آلي آلاذقان فهم مقمحون. ‘INAA JA’ALNAA FE A’NAAQIHIM AGHLAALAN FA- HIYA ‘ILAA AL- ADHQAANI FAHUM MUQMAHOON We have put yokes round their necks right up to their chins so that their heads are forced … Continue reading →

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Shrine Culture: The Sufi face of Lahore

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Imam Salim Chishti

From Daily Pakistan by Shahbano Shahbaz Sufism, defined as the mystical system of the Sufis, is no less than a divine culture weaved into the history of Pakistan. The practice of Sufi customs within the subcontinent is a spiritual and … Continue reading →

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Sept 8, 2017/17 Dhul Hijjah 1439 Khutba – Differences

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Imam Salim Chishti

A’udhu Billahi min ash-shaitan ir-rajeem Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim Ash-hadua la ilaha il allah, wah-dahu la Sharik allah; Wa Ash-shahadu anna Muhammadan ‘Abduhu wa Rasoollahu wa’al Mustafa  I seek refuge in Allah from Shaitan, the rejected In the Name of Allah, … Continue reading →

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