Sufi women blazing a new trail in Nablus

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Imam Salim Chishti

A unique group of some 40 women come together each week at a religious school in Nablus to practice Sufi rituals and study the faith. Continue reading →

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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. Continue reading →

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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  Continue reading →

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Fanna-Fi-Allah Sufi Qawwali Ensemble | Indian American Magazine | Events | San Jose CA | India Currents

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Imam Salim Chishti

May 24, 2018 @ 7:30 pm – Presenting the ancient sufi tradition of qawwali with deep devotion & ecstatic rhythms, the internationally renowned Sufi Qawwali ensemble Fanna-Fi-Allah will visit San Francisco during their 20th annual tour, carrying the flame of tradition, devotion and mysticism.

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The shimmering, khamosh dargah

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Imam Salim Chishti

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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 a vehicle. And then the surprising roominess, the attempts at modernity among the traditional. Many cars are parked outside and then the haleem hundi that stays tightly shut, waiting for the month of Ramzan when it will be cooked and served to all. Continue reading →

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