Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

MOGADISHU, Somalia: Mystical branch of Islam has resurgence in Somalia – World Wires – MiamiHerald.com

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Imam Salim Chishti

By ABDI GULED Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia — Hundreds of sweating Sufis chant and sway as the lead sheik moves into the middle of a circle of worshippers and bursts into a chant louder than anyone else’s Sufism, a mystical … Continue reading →

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Heads of Sufi shrines raise voice against terrorism – Oneindia News

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Imam Salim Chishti

New Delhi, May 17: In a bold step, the spiritual heads of leading Sufi shines in the country have passed a resolution against terrorism asserting that terrorism in any form, from scaring to killing innocents, is un-Islamic and against the … Continue reading →

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The essence of Sufism on an Israeli stage | JPost | Israel News

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Imam Salim Chishti

Intimate stages played host to traditional performances of Sufi music with a modern twist. The music was given another dimension as the audience engaged in workshops, seminars, and dance sessions intended to enlighten and explain. Continue reading →

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Mike Ghouse: A Muslim Pluralist Celebrates Easter

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Imam Salim Chishti

A Muslim Pluralist Celebrates Easter Posted: 03/29/2013 10:40 am Huffington Post Mike Ghouse The first response from a few Muslims would be “no, no and no!” Muslims cannot celebrate resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus did not die, he and his … Continue reading →

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The Cost of the Syrian Uprising: Shaykh Al-Bouti

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Imam Salim Chishti

From Imam Salim: From my perspective this is a very well written article and well balanced in dealing with the confusing political events in Syria today. But one thing I would like to say is that whoever was the murderer who did this, the real reason he was killed is that Shaykh al-Bouti possesed knowledge. Continue reading →

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