Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

Festival of the lamps: Madhu Lal Hussain’s urs starts today – The Express Tribune

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

LAHORE: Devotees and spectator started visiting the shrine of Shah Hussain, also known as Madhu Lal Hussain, on Friday night for the Mela Chiraghan_the three-day annual urs. Thousands of devotees from across the country are expected to arrive in the … Continue reading →

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Earth Hour – Today at 8:30PM (20:30) your local time

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

It is important that as many people as possible take part in this worldwide action. The Qur’an tells us that there is a balance that Allah (swt) has set up in the earth. We are the vicegerents here and are … Continue reading →

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Sincerity – Khutbah – 3/18/2011

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Imam Salim Chishti

In one of the battles that the Muslims waged against the Romans, the Muslims – under the commandment of Maslamah (ra) – surrounded a city that had a tall and well-fortified wall. The siege went on for months. Then one … 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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