بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ
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The spiritual foundations and essential practices of the Tijaniyya
The Tijaniyya rests on three fundamental pillars corresponding to the teachings of the ulema: iman (faith), islam (submission) and ihsan (beneficence). Dhikr (invocations) is placed at the heart of its doctrine for individual and community spirituality.
The spiritual foundations of the tariqa are:
- The Quran and Prophetic Sunna
- A direct relationship with the founding Sheikh
- Constancy and sobriety in practice
- Pure intention (niyya) and sincere repentance
- Ritual purity and silence before practices
The structure is collectivist (solidarity, brotherhood) but centered on individual practice, with emphasis on education and material well-being, without intermediaries between the disciple and God.
The Lazim (or Wird al-lazim) is an obligatory practice recited twice daily: in the morning (before dawn until about 3 hours after sunrise) and in the evening.
Content of the Lazim:
• 100 istighfar ("AstaghfiruLlah") - Asking for forgiveness
• 100 salawat on the Prophet - Prayers upon the Prophet
• 100 tahlil ("La ilaha illa Allah") - Attestation of divine unity
• Closing with "Muhammadun rasulu Llah alayhi salatu Llah"
• Prayer upon the Prophet (Salat al-Fatiha)
The Lazim begins with Ta'awwuz and Fatiha, and ends with an invocation (du'a). These obligatory invocations aim to purify the heart and progress spiritually.
The Wazifa is a prayer recited once a day (morning or evening, extendable to twice). It can be practiced in groups or individually.
Content of the Wazifa:
• Ta'awwuz ("A'uzu billahi minach-shaytanir-rajim")
• Recitation of Fatiha
• Specific formulas similar to Lazim
• Collective invocations
The Wazifa represents a collective spiritual gathering that strengthens the divine bond and brotherhood between disciples. It is a privileged moment of spiritual communion where the community gathers to invoke God together.
Friday Dhikr, also called Haylala or Zikru Juma, is practiced once a week, often in assembly.
Content:
• Specific intention
• Ta'awwuz and Fatiha
• Collective recitations of invocations
• Formulas similar to previous practices
Although optional, Friday dhikr is strongly recommended. It sublimes Allah and consolidates the spiritual benefits accumulated during the week. It is a moment of intense communion where the community gathers to celebrate divine unity.
Sincere repentance before each practice
Purity of body, clothes and place
Silence and stillness during dhikr
Sincere intention (niyya) oriented towards God
Visualization of the founding Sheikh
Mouraqaba (consciousness of divine surveillance) after practice
Exclusive commitment to this tariqa
Daily assiduity without excessive formalism
Inner purification leads to divine illumination.
Connection with God brings peace of heart.
Social cohesion and mutual support strengthen the community.
These practices, transmitted unchanged since the founder, distinguish the Tijaniyya by their simplicity and effectiveness.
"اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ الْفَاتِحِ لِمَا أُغْلِقَ"