Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

Khutbah – 11/04/2016 – Islam and the environment

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Imam Salim Chishti

In our eagerness to ‘progress’ and ‘develop’ we have lost sight of the finite and delicate nature of planet Earth and of humanity’s place in it. Islamic teaching offers an opportunity to understand the natural order and to define human responsibility. It could be said that the limits of the human condition are set within several principles – Continue reading →

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Kul Am Wa Antum Bi Khair!

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Imam Salim Chishti

Today marks the first of Muharram 1438. A greeting of happy new year to all! The wonderful calligraphy depicts the traditional “May you greet every year in good health” In that greeting includes one’s physical, spiritual and psychological health as … Continue reading →

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Urs Dates 1438AH 2016-17CE Calendar PDF

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Imam Salim Chishti

as salaam alaykum! You can use the attached calendar to plan ahead for Urs events. The dates are subject to change according to the moonsighting so always check the online calendar as well. 2016-2017-urs-dates-calendar [subscribe2]

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Mela Chiraghan begins

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Imam Salim Chishti

LAHORE – Three-day 428th Urs celebrations of Hazrat Shah Hussain popularly known as Madhu Lal Hussain kicked off yesterday at his shrine in Baghbanpura with traditional fervor and zeal. The celebrations are also known as Mela Chiraghan, or the festival … Continue reading →

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At World Sufi Forum, Leaders Call For Peace, Condemn Violence

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Imam Salim Chishti

Four-day World Sufi Forum in Delhi which witnessed gathering of prominent Sufi leaders from across the world made a unanimous call for peace and compassion. At the meet, Sufi leaders from Canada, US, UK, South Africa and Pakistan condemned terrorism … Continue reading →

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