Category Archives: Opinion

Muslims in America: A forgotten history

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Imam Salim Chishti

“As Africans and as Muslims, the people who lived their faith in the dreadful oppression of American slavery contributed to the social, religious and cultural fabric of this country. The Muslims’ legacy, acknowledged or not, lives on. Their story is … Continue reading →

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The Uighurs and China’s Long History of Trouble with Islam

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Imam Salim Chishti

Islam was of little concern to China’s rulers when the religion arrived in the seventh century. Then problems began to arise. In late 2018, I spent several days at the Forbidden City, the gargantuan palace in the middle of Beijing … Continue reading →

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Sufism in Kashmir

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Imam Salim Chishti

Sufism is a mystical form of Islam, a school of practice that gives emphasis to the inward search for God and shuns materialism. It has produced some of the world’s most beloved literature, like the love poems of the 13th-century … Continue reading →

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Harvard University Ranks “Quran” As The Best Book for Justice

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Imam Salim Chishti

Harvard University quotes the Quran, with its divine words, which is the final revelation as believed by the Muslims. Source: Harvard University Ranks “Quran” As The Best Book for Justice

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On the shootings in New Zealand Mosques

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Imam Salim Chishti

It has taken me a couple of days and lots of inner inquiry to come to some kind of peace and respond appropriately to the recent horrific events in Christchurch, New Zealand. Not the least of my need for time … Continue reading →

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