Strengthening Ties Between North American Muslims and Medina-Baye, Kaolack, Senegal, West Africa.
The Grand Zawiyah of America stands as a bridge of love and learning between the Muslim communities of the United States and the blessed city of Medina Baye, in Kaolack, Senegal—the spiritual heart of the Tijaniyya Ibrahimiyya.
Through ongoing cultural, educational, and spiritual exchange, we honor and continue the mission of our teachers in Medina Baye, ensuring that the light of their teachings reaches new generations across the Atlantic.
Programs includes
- Delegations and travel programs connecting American students to the scholars of Medina Baye
- Language and cultural immersion opportunities highlighting West African Islamic heritage
- Collaborative community projects supporting education, health, and spiritual growth
- Annual Ziyara and Mawlid trips to Kaolack, deepening ties of love and service
This sacred connection reminds us that we are one family—united by faith, love, and the inheritance of the Prophet ﷺ. The Zawiyah's work strengthens not only our relationship with Senegal, but also our shared sense of belonging to a global ummah.
“So here we are in this conference hall meeting with representatives from all parts of Africa: west, central, and north. And here we have Americans from all different areas: New York, Chicago, Memphis, Atlanta, Detroit … So they (these delegations) are one community, and what is between them is (only) love in Allah, and they have freed themselves of worshiping other than Allah” -Shaykh Hassan Cisse (RA)
Source: Address at the Forum for the Followers of the Tijaniyya, Fes, Morocco, June 28, 2007
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