The Tijani Tariqa, a bulwark against religious extremism

Coming from Africa, the Arab world, Asia, Europe, and even Latin America, the 1,000 followers of the Tariqa Tijania met from May 14 to 16, 2014, on the occasion of their 3rd international forum. Sufi masters, scholars, researchers, or simple disciples came from 47 countries around the world to honour the memory of the venerated Sheikh Sidi Ahmed Tijani, founder of this brotherhood in the 18th century. They came to meditate, recite verses from the Quran, declaim panegyrics of the Prophet Sidna Mohammed, and participate in conferences, notably on the future of the brotherhood. "The followers came from the four continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, and America to meet in Fes to pay tribute to Sheikh Sidi Ahmed Tijani. It is also an occasion to strengthen their belonging to the Tariqa Tijania and to reflect, collectively, on the future of the brotherhood and the promotion of a tolerant Islam,…