Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

5th February (CE Calendar) Urs Of Inayat Khan, 1927CE, Nizamuddin Basti, Delhi

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

Hazrat Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan, a brilliant Indian musician, came to the West in 1910 at the behest of his Sufi teacher, Sayyed Muhammad Abu Hashim Madani, who charged him with a mission: to harmonize East and West with the music … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Ramadan – Sha’aban 2 – Nisfu Sha’ban Lailat ul Bara’at

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

Lailat-ul-Bara’at or Shab e Barat (as it is known in the Indian Sub-continent) is the night of the full moon of the Islamic month of Sha’ban. Some scholars equate this night with Lailat Mubaraka (night of blessing) which is mentioned … Continue reading →

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11 Sha’ban 1447AH Khutbah

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

Thinking about and trying to understand meanings of the Glorious Qur’an, which Allah (SWT) has sent down for His slaves to clarify all things and as a Light that He gives to whom He wills among His slaves. Indeed, the … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Ramadan – Sha’ban 1

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

السلام عليكم My dear brothers and sisters. This week we have entered the month of Sha’ban, alhamdul’illah. It is a great gift that Allah (swt) has allowed us to again come to this time of the year. And in just … Continue reading →

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Shaban 1447

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

With the coming of Shaban we are reminded that our beloved guest, Ramadan, will soon be here. We prepare our innermost self for the arrival and pray that Allah (swt) will bring us once again to that sacred meeting. “Sweep … Continue reading →

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