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Culture 14 Dec 2024 2 min read

Highlighting the role of Morocco's Sufi brotherhoods in promoting the values of peace in Africa

Essaouira - The role of Morocco's Sufi brotherhoods in promoting the values of peace and coexistence in Africa was highlighted during a symposium organised on Friday in Essaouira, with the participation of researchers, academics, and experts from different disciplines.
Highlighting the role of Morocco's Sufi brotherhoods in promoting the values of peace in Africa
Initiated within the framework of the activities of the annual Moussem of the Kadiria Zaouia of Essaouira, under the theme "The African expansion of Sufi brotherhoods across the Moroccan Sahara, and their role in spreading the values of peace", this meeting was an opportunity to shed light on the specificities of Moroccan Sufism, its historical influence, and its role in strengthening spiritual, cultural, and social ties between the Kingdom and sub-Saharan African countries.
Gathered within the premises of Bayt Dakira, the speakers highlighted the moderate and balanced nature of Moroccan Sufism, which advocates an Islam of the middle path, adding that this unique model has allowed Moroccan Zaouias to play a crucial role in consolidating stability and spreading spiritual values in several African countries.
The speakers also stressed that Moroccan Sufism embodies a model of moderation th…

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