Category Archives: Religious Observance – Islam

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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Preparing for Ramadan – Sha’ban 1

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

السلام عليكم My dear brothers and sisters. This week we have entered the month of Sha’ban, alhamdul’illah. It is a great gift that Allah (swt) has allowed us to again come to this time of the year. And in just … Continue reading →

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