Category Archives: Religious Observance – Islam

Zakat

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

At this time of the year many of us are thinking about what we have, our prosperity, wealth and possessions and we think about those around us who are needy and how we can help. Giving of our wealth in … Continue reading →

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Ramadan 1447 Journey in Love

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

Eid Mubarak encourages believers to maintain their identity amidst Western cultural influences that promote materialism and negativity. It emphasizes kindness and compassion as taught by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through various hadiths. Followers are urged to uphold love, charity, and the path of righteousness in daily life, despite societal challenges. Continue reading →

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Laylatul Qadr Ramadan 1447

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

Are we looking for laylat al Qadr in these last ten days? Tradition says that we should look for it on the odd nights during the last ten days. Remember that a wife of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) asked him … Continue reading →

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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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