Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

Dealing with differences – Khutbah 3/11/2011

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful Imam Malik one day entered the Masjid after Asr. Towards the front of Masjid An-Nabawee he drew closer and sat down. Rasul Allah had commanded that anyone who enters the Masjid … Continue reading →

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Rs 2 crore crown for Sarwar shrine – The Times of India

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

The officials of the dargha should be melting this down right now and using the money for social programs which the Chishtiyya are known for. And if they are too cowardly to do this, then they should be replaced. Continue reading →

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I am a Blasphemer « Mystified Justice

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

  by Sana Saleem, For those unaware of the context, recent debate on the reformation on the Blasphemy law[in Pakistan] has triggered a spate of violence. With high profile targets like Governor Salmaan Taseer & Minority Minister Shahbaz Bhatti being … Continue reading →

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Urs dates added for Rabi-ath-Thani 1432

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

The Urs dates for the Islamic Month of Rabi-ath-Thani have been added to the Sufi Urs and Event Dates calendar. You can access a listing of the upcoming urs on this blog at the calendar page. As each Urs date … Continue reading →

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BBC News – Sufism returns to Afghanistan after years of repression

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

Several years ago I was given a copy of a movie called “Sofie du Afghanistan.” It was a film, made in the 1950’s by a French director documenting Sufi groups and some practices in this now war torn country. The … Continue reading →

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