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Sufi West Africa Braces Amid Rise of Fundamentalism

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Imam Salim Chishti

Salafism is replacing traditional Sufi practices, sparking concern about the introduction of Islamic extremism in the region.

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Reading the Quran: A Primer in History, Facts and Context

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Imam Salim Chishti

The Quran is certainly unlike most books most modern audiences are familiar with, because unlike them, it does not present a linear argument. Understanding 

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The shimmering, khamosh dargah

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Imam Salim Chishti

DECCAN CHRONICLE. | LALITA IYER It is among the few structures to have incorporated classical European elements within its architecture. Hyderabad: Crowded lanes, recalcitrant two-wheeler drivers, rash four wheelers and you make a right turn hoping the lane is large enough for … Continue reading →

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Working to protect the Quran and women’s rights | News | dailyuw.com

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Imam Salim Chishti

Editor’s Note: [I am happy to see this article and happy that UW is helping the cause! But I must just clarify one thing from the beginning of the article – there have always been women who have done serious … Continue reading →

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Mystic Mantra: Spiritual illumination of Wahdat-ul-Wujood

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Imam Salim Chishti

Asian Age, April 26, 2018 Ghulam Rasool Dehlvi The Sufi philosophy of Wahdat is actually derived from Tawheed, the basic Islamic tenet of monotheism. India’s mystics — both rishi-munis and Sufi saints — were able to go beyond the man-made … Continue reading →

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