Mauritania Hosts Scientific Symposium for Qadiri Sufi Order

In Mauritania's capital Nouakchott, a scientific symposium was launched by the General Caliphate of the Qadiri Sufi Order in West Africa. The event aims to highlight the religious, scientific, and educational role of the Qadiri Sufi Order in spreading Islamic teachings and promoting values of moderation, tolerance, and brotherhood. The symposium is a prelude to the Order's preaching tour in several West African countries.

The General Secretary of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Original Education, Beyit Allah Ould Ahmed L'soud, addressed the symposium. He emphasized the attention given by President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani to scientific and religious initiatives. The President recognizes the role of scholars, sheikhs, and Sufi orders in spiritual education and promoting national unity.

Ould Ahmed L'soud noted Mauritania's historical role in spreading knowledge and spiritual education across Africa. He believes the country's selection as the starting point for the preaching tour reflects the deep spiritual and historical ties between the peoples of the region. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Original Education is prepared to support initiatives that promote knowledge, values, and communication between peoples.

The spokesperson for the General Caliph of the Qadiri Sufi Order in West Africa, El Wali Abaten, announced the preaching tour will begin on November 19 and end on January 11, 2027. The tour will visit several Qadiri centers in Senegal, concluding in the capital Dakar. The tour is a long-standing spiritual and social tradition that aims to renew communication between the Caliph and the Order's followers.

The preaching tour will feature scientific and memorial councils, sessions for praising the Prophet, and recitations of the Quran. These events aim to promote values of solidarity, brotherhood, tolerance, and community service. The Order's followers were urged to adhere to its etiquette, respect organizational arrangements, and cooperate with supervisory committees to ensure the tour's success.

Participants at the symposium, including the head of the Nouakchott Qadiri followers' union and the Confederation of the Qadiri Sufi Order in Senegal, emphasized the Order's role in spreading knowledge and promoting communication and cooperation between its followers and centers. The symposium was attended by the General Caliph of the Qadiri Sufi Order, Sheikh Abd al-Aziz Ould Sheikh Aiyah, and several administrative and security authorities.

The event marks an important milestone in the Qadiri Sufi Order's activities in West Africa. The Order's efforts to promote spiritual education, tolerance, and community service are expected to have a positive impact on the region. The symposium and preaching tour demonstrate the Order's commitment to its values and its role in the region.

Key points

• The Qadiri Sufi Order's preaching tour will take place in several West African countries from November 19 to January 11, 2027.