Haji Syed Salman Chishty Highlights Sufi Message of Compassion at London Dialogue
Haji Syed Salman Chishty, the spiritual head (Gaddi Nashin) of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, addressed an international audience on Saturday, speaking about Sufism and self-realisation at the ‘Voices of Faith’ dialogue.
The event was held at the Barbican Centre, where scholars, spiritual leaders and thinkers gathered to discuss spirituality and the role of faith in modern society. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Discussion on Sufi Teachings
Chishty, who also serves as the Chairman of the Chishty Foundation, took part in a discussion with broadcaster Georgina Godwin.
During the session, he explained the central idea of the Chishty Sufi tradition and emphasised the importance of the inner spiritual journey.
“The essence of Sufism is the journey from the self to the Self,” Chishty said.
“When the heart awakens to its inner truth, it rises above divisions of religion, race and nation.”
He added that true spirituality encourages compassion, service to humanity and recognition that the Divine light exists within every soul.
Message of Ajmer Sharif
Chishty also highlighted the spiritual legacy of Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty, whose teachings from Ajmer Sharif emphasise universal love and peace.
He noted that the message of the shrine promotes the timeless principle of “love towards all, malice towards none.”
Prominent Speakers Attend Dialogue
The gathering was organised by Teamwork Arts in collaboration with the Kamini and Vindi Banga Family Trust.
Several well-known personalities also spoke at the event, including Trevor Phillips, Rohinton Fali Nariman, Jonathan Romain, and journalist Mishal Husain.
The dialogue concluded with a collective call for greater cooperation among different spiritual traditions to promote shared moral values and peaceful coexistence in the world.
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