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Muslims in America: A forgotten history

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Imam Salim Chishti

“As Africans and as Muslims, the people who lived their faith in the dreadful oppression of American slavery contributed to the social, religious and cultural fabric of this country. The Muslims’ legacy, acknowledged or not, lives on. Their story is … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Qur’an – Online Course with Omid Safi

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Imam Salim Chishti

A spiritual journey through the Qur’an! See what the Prophet Muhammad, Sufis like Mawlana Rumi and Ibn ‘Arabi, and scholars like al-Ghazali identified as the “Heart of the Qur’an.” – Online course with Omid Safi. Source: The Heart of the … Continue reading →

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Al ‘Afuww – The one who pardons (swt)

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Imam Salim Chishti

An invocation for all of us in the new year. Oh Allah truly you are the most forgiving, you love to forgive, so forgive me. Allahmma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibbul afwa fa’fu ‘anni. اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عنّا (this … Continue reading →

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27th Safar Urs Hazrat Sheikh Muhammad Yahya Madani, Jannat al Baqi, Medina, Saudi Arabia1122AH/1689CE

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Imam Salim Chishti

Hazrat Khawaja Yahya Madni (ra) Do grasp the helpless with your grace Do grant us a sip from the goblet of love Be good to us, for the sake of the best of creation Salutations to you, oh Qutab of … Continue reading →

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Transcendence: A Sufi Music Festival

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Imam Salim Chishti

Join us for a virtual Sufi music festival featuring world-renowned performers from Morocco, France, Iran, and India. Through dance, recitation, poetry, and prayer, Sufis have long engaged within the spiritual practices of sama (“listening”) and dhikr (“remembrance”) to gain transcendence … Continue reading →

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