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Introduction to the Tijāniyyah

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Al-Mureed

Course Overview

A beginner-friendly introduction to the historical development, scholarly heritage, terminology and literature associated with the Tijāniyyah.What You Will LearnExplain key introductory termsidentify major historical periodsrecognize important forms of Tījāni literaturebuild a foundation for further studyCourse StructureFoundations and Context: What Is a Ṭarīqah?, Introducing the Tijāniyyah, Key Terms and Study VocabularyShaykh Aḥmad al-Tījānī: Historical Setting, Life and Learning, Students and Scholarly NetworksDevelopment of the Tijāniyyah: North African Context, Expansion into West Africa, Major Centres of LearningLiterature and Scholarship: Types of Tījāni Literature, Manuscripts and Printed Works, Reading Sources ResponsiblyThe Tijāniyyah Today: Contemporary Scholarship, Preservation Challenges, Digital Scholarship and Al-MureedScholarly review: Religious, historical and source-specific content should be reviewed against Al-Mureed-approved primary and scholarly sources before publication.

What You'll Learn?

  • Explain key introductory terms; identify major historical periods; recognize important forms of Tījāni literature; build a foundation for further study
  • Beginners, general learners and students beginning Tījāni studies
  • No prior study of the Tijāniyyah required
  • Course notes, timeline, glossary, selected readings and source references
Free
  • Course Level Beginner
  • Duration 5 hr
  • Language English
  • Additional Resource 0
  • Last Update September 20, 2026