Category Archives: Religious Observance – Islam

The last ten days of Ramadan – Freedom

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

As salaam alaykum! Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) said, “If any Muslim comes out of Ramadan without gaining forgiveness and goodness, he is a real loser.” (Ibn Hibban and At-Tabarani) The last ten days of Ramadan are very special days in the … Continue reading →

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Ramadan and Forgiveness – the middle ten days

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

Rasul Allah, (saw) has said: “Ramadan is the month, whose beginning is mercy, its middle, forgiveness and its end, emancipation from the fire (of hell)” — Bihar al-Anwar, Vol.: 93, Pg.: 342 Tonight we will enter, by the grace of … Continue reading →

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The First Part of Ramadan is Mercy

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

السلام عليكوم Beloved friends, brothers and sisters – today we entered the sacred month of Ramadan, alhamdulillah! Rasool allah (SAW) has said “The first part of Ramadan is a mercy……………” Are we taking advantage of this mercy? Do we accept … Continue reading →

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Ramadan Mubarak!

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

Wishing all a blessed Ramadan – may it be filled with Allah’s blessings. May your fast be easy and may your spirit be uplifted with prayer and with closeness to Allah (swt).

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Preparing for Ramadan – Sha’aban 2 – Nisfu Sha’ban Lailat ul Bara’at

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

Lailat-ul-Bara’at or Shab e Barat (as it is known in the Indian Sub-continent) is the night of the full moon of the Islamic month of Sha’ban. Some scholars equate this night with Lailat Mubaraka (night of blessing) which is mentioned … Continue reading →

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