Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

tehran times : Scholars commemorate Persian Sufi Khwaja Moinuddin in India

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

Moinuddin Chishti’s Urs is coming up soon (6 Rajab) and articles like this have begun to appear. I thought it would be good to show some of how his influence is so important to Sufism and to India. The link … Continue reading →

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Khutbah – 5/27/2011 – Nafs and tricks of Shaytan

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم As salaam alaykum. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Islam. A few years ago I was listening to the radio and I heard a story on the news that I wanted to relate to you … Continue reading →

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Khutbah – 5/20/2011 – Forgiveness

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

As salaam alaykum! Islam attaches great importance to the concept of pardoning of sins by Allah (swt) so that we may be saved from Hellfire. On several occasions, The Holy Quran gives such prayers as 002.286 رَبَّنَا لا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِنْ … Continue reading →

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The Hindu : Life & Style / Metroplus : Sufi serenade

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

This past February my wife and I spent time in Ajmer with Pir Inam Gudri Shah Baba V. The time we spent with him was a wonderful experience. Part of that wonderful experience was meeting Shye Ben-Tzur and his wife. … Continue reading →

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Kutbah 5/13/2011 – Prepare for Hajj and for Life

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

‘Amr ibn Al-‘Aas narrates, “When Islam entered my heart, I went to the Messenger of Allah and said, ‘Give me your hand so that I may pledge allegiance to you.’ The Prophet (SAW) spread his hand, but I withdrew mine. … Continue reading →

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