Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Salafi intolerance threatens Sufis | Baher Ibrahim | Religiology News – Islam

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

Egypt’s peaceful Muslims are being denied religious freedoms as the influence of conservative Salafism grows Whenever religious freedom is discussed in Egypt, the topic inevitably turns to the status of the Christian Copts. Thousands of articles have been written about … Continue reading →

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American Jew Finds Peace in Islam

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

American Jew Finds Peace in Islam “For many people, the word ‘Islam’ conjures up images of violence, suicide bombings and holy war. But not for Maryam Kabeer Faye, a Jewish-born American. She believes the religion she adopted after a long … Continue reading →

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Jewish mystics on the Sufi path – Bikya Masr

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

I have always been fascinated by the similarities (and the differences) in forms of worship between the Hasidim and Sufis. Their dancing and joyful singing impressed me as being a parallel to Sufi Sema. In this article (link below) Nimet … Continue reading →

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Senior Pakistani Sheikh Issues Fatwa Against Terrorism | Global Terrorism

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

Senior Pakistani Sheikh Issues Fatwa Against Terrorism | Global Terrorism. In the past I have posted and supported the Fatwa issued by Sheikh Muhammad Tahir ul Qadiri. This post is part of that support. Recently I also read an article … Continue reading →

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2 Americans and a third victim are killed in Mexico shootings – latimes.com

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

If you are taking drugs that were smuggled into the US from Mexico then you killed them. 2 Americans and a third victim are killed in Mexico shootings – latimes.com.

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