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12th Rabi ul Awwal Mawlid (Milad) Hazrat Mohammad Mustafa Rasul Allah (saw), Medina 11AH/632CE: The prophetic character – The Times of India

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Imam Salim Chishti

The twelfth of Rabi ulAwwal, the third month of the Hijrah, Islamic calendar is both the day Prophet Muhammad came into this world and left for the Hereafter. On the same date he arrived in Madinah, the hijrah, migration happened from Makkah marking the beginning of the Hijrah calendar. This month invites reflection on the Prophetic personality. Continue reading →

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1 Muharram 1445 – Kul Am Wa Antum Bikhayr – Hijri New Year

Posted on July 17, 2023 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 #2 – prepare the heart for Hajj

Posted on June 27, 2023 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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