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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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5th February (CE Calendar) Urs Of Inayat Khan, 1927CE, Nizamuddin Basti, Delhi

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

Hazrat Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan, a brilliant Indian musician, came to the West in 1910 at the behest of his Sufi teacher, Sayyed Muhammad Abu Hashim Madani, who charged him with a mission: to harmonize East and West with the music … Continue reading →

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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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