Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

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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‘Sufi poetry a glorious chapter of Kashmiri literature’

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Imam Salim Chishti

Sufi poetry has played a ‘very important role’ in reflecting the pain and sufferings of people in Kashmir for a long time and its distinct way of communicating the expression has no parallel.A galaxy of scholars, writers and poets stated … Continue reading →

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BBC – A beginner’s guide to Qawwali music

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Imam Salim Chishti

The Asian Network is marking the anniversary of the death of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan This month sees the 20 year anniversary of his passing and we’re celebrating his work, and Qawwali music, on the Asian Network. But if you’re … Continue reading →

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Khutba 2017 08 18 – Zikr of the Heart

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Imam Salim Chishti

The text of the khutba is available as a PDF file. Please go to zikr of the heart to download the file.

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Discostan’s Founder Followed Her Love of Sufi Spiritual Music All the Way to Pakistan

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Imam Salim Chishti

Arshia Fatima Faq’s album of field recordings, “Ishq Ke Maare: Sufi Songs From Sindh and Punjab, Pakistan,” captures a style of music the Taliban is trying to wipe out.   Source: Discostan’s Founder Followed Her Love of Sufi Spiritual Music … Continue reading →

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