Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

The last ten days of Ramadan – Freedom

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Imam Salim Chishti

As salaam alaykum! Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) said, “If any Muslim comes out of Ramadan without gaining forgiveness and goodness, he is a real loser.” (Ibn Hibban and At-Tabarani) The last ten days of Ramadan are very special days in the … Continue reading →

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Ramadan and Forgiveness – the middle ten days

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Imam Salim Chishti

Rasul Allah, (saw) has said: “Ramadan is the month, whose beginning is mercy, its middle, forgiveness and its end, emancipation from the fire (of hell)” — Bihar al-Anwar, Vol.: 93, Pg.: 342 We have now entered, by the grace of … Continue reading →

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The First Part of Ramadan is Mercy

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Imam Salim Chishti

السلام عليكوم Beloved friends, brothers and sisters – today we entered the sacred month of Ramadan, alhamdulillah! Rasool allah (SAW) has said “The first part of Ramadan is a mercy……………” Are we taking advantage of this mercy? Do we accept … Continue reading →

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Ramadan Mubarak!

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Imam Salim Chishti

Wishing all a blessed Ramadan – may it be filled with Allah’s blessings. May your fast be easy and may your spirit be uplifted with prayer and with closeness to Allah (swt).

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Salat al Ashiqin

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Imam Salim Chishti

Salat al-‘Ashiqin This practice was recommended to me by Pir Zia during the month of Ramadhan. It is done silently after ‘Isha. Make your intention to do 4 rakat. 2 sets of 2. 1st rakat recite sura al Fatiha 1 … Continue reading →

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