Category Archives: News

1 Muharram 1448 – Kul Am Wa Antum Bikhayr – Hijri New Year

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

May this year, and every year greet you in good health. May Allah (swt) shower blessings on you and your families, Insha’Allah!

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Hajj perspective – preparing the heart for Hajj and for life

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

‘Amr ibn Al-‘Aas narrates, “When Islam entered my heart, I went to the Messenger of Allah and said, ‘Give me your hand so that I may pledge allegiance to you.’ The Prophet (SAW) spread his hand, but I withdrew mine. … Continue reading →

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Aqsa Week and the Sufi connection to Al-Aqsa Sanctuary: Abd Al-Ghani Nabulusi and Ibrahim ibn Adham

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Imam Salim Chishti

The occasion of Aqsa Week (24 February to 2 March) reminds me of how the Sufis celebrate the love of Masjid Al-Aqsa – the Al-Aqsa Sanctuary in Jerusalem. Before discussing two great Sufis, Abd Al-Ghani Nabulusi and Ibrahim ibn Adham, … Continue reading →

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Urs Murshida Fazl Mai Egeling December 27, 1939CE, Arnhem, Netherlands

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Imam Salim Chishti

Murshida Fazal Mai Egeling was born on the 27th of March, 1861, and she lived most of her earlier days in quiet contemplation amidst the tall trees and sleeping waters of Netherlands’ romantic landscapes.In the later part of 1921 she … Continue reading →

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The Qawwali Photo Project – An Untold Story: Candid shots of Delhi’s mystic muses

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Imam Salim Chishti

Conceptualised in 2011 by Manjari Chaturvedi, founder of Sufi Kathak Foundation, Saket, this project features photographs by Dinesh Khanna, Mustafa Quraishi, and Leena Kejriwal.

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