Category Archives: Books, Music, Movies, Art, Etc.

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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New book coming out soon preview – "Physicians of the Heart"

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

// http://www.assoc-amazon.com/s/asw.js A new book, with amazing insight into the 99 beautiful names of Allah is very soon to be published. This past week I have had the blessing of sitting in sohbet and classes with one of the authors … Continue reading →

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SOF: The Dignity of Difference

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

// http://www.assoc-amazon.com/s/asw.js “Being” (formerly “Speaking of Faith”) is one of my favorite radio interview shows. Krista Tippet is a great interviewer and has a very eclectic interest in subjects about how we are in the world. Mostly faith based subjects … Continue reading →

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Afghan love poetry – Pakistan Observer

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

Title: The Sufi’s Garland Author: MS Maasoom Publisher: Roman Books, Kabul (This book is scheduled to be available on Amazon.com at the end of March. This blog will notify readers at that time.) Sufi poetry has always emphasized a connection … Continue reading →

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