Drunkenness and cosmology in Sufi poetry – William and Mary

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Imam Salim Chishti

William and Maryby staff |  February 5, 2018

Oludamini Ogunnaike tentatively ushers the words to the poem he has translated from Sufi master Shaykh Ibrahim Niasse’s collection The Light of Truth. “The Holy is not seen with the naked eye, but rather with the eye of blindness and obliteration and annihilation and effacement,” he reads. When he stumbles with the English, it is his knowledge of how the Arabic flows that causes hesitation. In Arabic, the words, sounds and cadences are said to demarcate paths toward God. Continue reading →

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City all set to enjoy Sufi Music Festival

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Imam Salim Chishti

I went to this festival many years ago when I was in Lahore for a conference on “Universal Islam” Amazing musician lineup! If you are in Lahore you should not miss this. – Imam Salim

LAHORE: The city is set to enjoy the much-awaited Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop’s Mystic Music Sufi Festival, being held at Alhamra Cultural Complex from Feb 9 to Feb 11. Its a unique and devotional odyssey that brings together inspirational artistes of diverse Muslim traditions together to a single platform. Continue reading →

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Dreams In Islam – Part 1 – Seeking Protection from Bad Dreams

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Imam Salim Chishti

bismillah boatThis is a new publication that can be found on this blog or read it as a PDF file.

PDF file: Dreams in Islam – Part 1

Publication page: https://imamsalim.com/publications/dreams-in-islam-part-1-seeking-protection-from-bad-dreams/

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Imam Salim

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VR Documentary ZIKR: A Sufi Revival Acquired by Dogwoof at Sundance Film Festival – VR Focus

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Imam Salim Chishti

Imam Salim Says – “I would be very interested in seeing this!”

By Peter Graham 

Last week the popular Sundance Film Festival took place, showcasing some of the best films from around the world. One of those in attendance was ZIKR: A Sufi Revival which VRFocus reported on just as the event took place. Now it has been revealed that documentary producer, sales agent and theatrical distributor, Dogwoof has purchased the immersive documentary. Continue reading →

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Discover a 14th century Dargah in Kalaburagi – The Hindu

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Imam Salim Chishti

by Basav Biradar

JANUARY 31, 2018 16:02 IST

UPDATED: JANUARY 31, 2018 16:02 IST

Embark on an adventurous discovery of unearthing ancient monuments

After a gap of a decade, I was heading back to Kalaburgi. It is always an adventure to head to Northern Karnataka, especially if, you like to travel by public transport. The long and winding North Eastern Karnataka Transport (NEKRTC) bus ride is a great way to get a glimpse of the culture and life of the people in this region. Continue reading →

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