Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

William C. Chittick, Ph.D.: Sufism and the Path of Love

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

This is an interesting article by one of the pre-eminent western scholars of Sufism today. He deals with a subject that is, in my opinion, far too ineffable to really do justice to it in this kind of venue. But … Continue reading →

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An artist's view of the Quran – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

A wonderful review of what seems to be a very good and unusual art exhibit. Also, be sure to read down through the review to the description of 30 days, 30 Mosques which is a story of two people traveling … Continue reading →

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YouTube – Stairway to Heaven – an excerpt

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

A remarkable story about the rebirth of Islamic art and culture coming out of a great tragedy. YouTube – Stairway to Heaven – an excerpt. In 1969, the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem was attacked by a fanatic, and in the … Continue reading →

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Sufi music: The song of the soul – Economic Times

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

Sufi music: The song of the soul By Dr Suvarnalata Rao via Sufi music: The song of the soul – Economic Times. [A very nice discussion on the place of music, and especially Indian Qawwali music in Sufism. – Imam … Continue reading →

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Omid Safi: Is Islamic Mysticism Really Islam?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

This is a wonderfully clear and concise article on the subject. Omid has captured the essential points in this ongoing debate and presents them here in a way that is easy to understand. Perhaps not the last word on the … Continue reading →

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