Lailat ul Miraj Mubarak!

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti

Night of 27 Rajab AH (January 16, 2026)

Interior of the Dome of the Rock

Believe!

سبحان الذي اسرى بعبده ليلا من المسجد الحرام الى المسجد الاقصى الذي باركنا حوله لنريه من اياتنا انه هو السميع البصير

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Subhana allathee asra bi’abdihi laylan mina almasjidi alharami ‘ila almasjidi al-aqsa allathee barakna hawlahu linuriyahu min ayatina innahu huwa as-samee’u albaseer

Glory to (Allah) Who did take His servant for a Journey by night from the Sacred Mosque to the farthest Mosque, whose precincts We did bless,- in order that We might show him some of Our Signs: for He is the One Who heareth and seeth (all things).

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Preparing for Ramadan – Rajab 2

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Imam Salim Chishti
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem

As we progress through this month we are aware of the approach of Ramadan coming on the horizon. Our preparations for reaching that sacred time can prepare our heart for all the inner works and insights available to us during that time.

Of course we continue our du’a, imploring Allah (swt) to grant us blessing during this month and the next, Sha’aban, and allow us to reach Ramadan. This du’a can be repeated as often as you wish during these two months. Remember to clear your heart and mind of distractions and make your intention to sincerely ask for this blessing.

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The Sound of Silence

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Imam Salim Chishti
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Preparing for Ramadan – Rajab I

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Imam Salim Chishti

Introduction

Each year as we approach the holy month of Ramadan we travel through two other months designated as sacred months in the Qur’an and Hadith. First we come to the seventh month of the Hijri year – Rajab, and then the eighth month – Sha’aban. Both of these months offer opportunities for preparing for Ramadan in both the exoteric and esoteric ways.

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Jumma Mubarak!

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Imam Salim Chishti
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