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American Jew Finds Peace in Islam

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

American Jew Finds Peace in Islam “For many people, the word ‘Islam’ conjures up images of violence, suicide bombings and holy war. But not for Maryam Kabeer Faye, a Jewish-born American. She believes the religion she adopted after a long … Continue reading →

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Ya Sin #12 (ayat 66 – 70)

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

Starting again with our look at Sura Ya Sin 036.066 وَلَوْ نَشَاءُ لَطَمَسْنَا عَلَى أَعْيُنِهِمْ فَاسْتَبَقُوا الصِّرَاطَ فَأَنَّى يُبْصِرُونَ Walaw nasha’o la-tamasna ‘aala a’ay-unihim faistabaqoo alssirata fa-anna yubsiroona If it had been our Will, We could surely have blotted out … Continue reading →

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Ya Sin #6 (33 – 38)

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

Continuing with our look into the meanings of Surah Ya Seen and the message in it for us in our lives. Surely the most compelling things we can read are the descriptions of the ayat allah that are mentioned in … Continue reading →

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