The Islamic Tijaniya Foundation of  America (ITFA) is a non-profit organization 501 (c) (3) created to improve the faith and life of the Muslim African Diaspora and address the challenges they face. Headquartered in Washington DC, ITFA has 32 Hadara groups across the USA gathering Muslims and specially Tijanis into a network providing religious, social and economic support. ITFA's goal is to guide Muslims in the Sunna of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and promote an Islam of peace. Within ITFA, members meet to foster spiritual enrichment and interfaith dialogue. . more
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The Grand Zawia of Sheikh Ahmed Tijani, founder of the Tijaniya order, Fez, Morocco
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Podcast:
Bourda chanted by Cheikh Tidiane Diouf and the "Dahira Al Mutahabbina fi lahi" of Bordeaux.
The Tijaniya Convention is ITFA's flagship event. It is an opportunity to ITFA members from across the globe to network and learn from scholars.


This year marks the ninth Tijaniya Convention and is expected to again, enrich members and guests.


For more information and to participate, call 703 200 7193/240 353 6182.  

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"Daarul Maraaya" where Seydina Sheikh Ahmed Tijani lived, Fez, Morocco.
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In the light of the Bourda translated in "wolof" by Ahmed Sarr.

ITFA Emergency Relief for Flood Victims of Senegal
400,000 homeless and in dire need of food, cloths and medecine. 

ITFA has embarked in a major fundraising to benefit the flood victims. Each of the 32 ITFA Hadara groups across the USA is fundraising in its respective state. 
Call 240 413 0309 / 202 491 7325 for more details.
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Two boys, part of the 400,000 flood victims fleeing the water and trying to save their assets.
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ITFA members and Mr. Deme from the Senegal embassy of USA at the first fundraising on Sept. 15
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ITFA members receiving donations from the community at the fundraising of Sept 15.

ITFA Institute

Knowledge sharing is key to ITFA's mission. It produces documents on islams, sufism and tariqa tijaniya in order to guide disciples. 
Throughout the year, ITFA hosts many learning events where scholars from different religions discuss their experience. 

The Conditions of Tijaniya Fiqhs:
(Fiqhu Tariqati)

The 3 mandatory litanies (zikr):
Lazim - Waziifa - Haylala

Educational Media

One of ITFA's pillar is the production of educational videos and podcasts. 

Videos:
. Leylatul Qadri lectured by Serigne Mansour Sy Borom Daraji
. Visit of Serigne Maodo Sy Dabakh in Touba
. Cheikh Tidiane Sy Ibn Serigne Maodo Sy in Universite Ramadan of 'Mustarchidins' group
. Life of Elhadj Mansour Sy Ibn Elhadj Malick by Cherif Ibrahim Aidara

2013 ITFA Calendar of Events

ITFA members and community meet to learn, enrich their faith and enlighten themselves. 
April 13, 2013, Mawlid Nashville, TN
April 27, 2013, Mawlid Washington, DC
May 18, 2013, Mawlid Raleigh, NC
Tijaniya Convention, Nov. 1&2, in Washington DC, is ITFA's flagship forum  where  tijanis from across the USA meet.

ITFA as a Network

ITFA is present in many states in the USA. Join a hadara group and be part of a great support network.

Washington DC, ITFA HQ 202 9574832
Atlanta, GA, 678 427 8799
Baltimore, MD, 313 485 9503
Charlotte, NC,, 704 816 0035
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ITFA's Community Project

ITFA has embarked on a special initiative to mobilize resources to build and operate a multi-purpose Islamic Community Center in the Washington DC area. The center will be used to promote Islam as an all-inclusive religion that teaches peace, love and harmony. more...

ITFA Social Media

ITFA has widely reached out to the community at large, to people from our faith and to youth to create a wide network. 

Join us on Facebook, twitter, talk to us on our community blog.