Muridiya: A revivalist Sufî order in Senegal

Ahmadou Bamba is the founder of the influential Sufi order named the Muridiya (Mouride) in the West African nation of Senegal. Although many may have heard of this Sufi movement and its founder, a precise methodological study is still needed. This thesis describes the most essential aspects of Ahmadou Bamba's history, doctrine, and influences, as well as the Sufi order's impact on its adherents' life perspectives. The first chapter of this study enlightens the reader about the personality of Ahmadou Bamba from his early life, written literature, his experience with French colonization, and his expatriations to Gabon and Mauritania. The second chapter clarifies the Islamic background and Islamic authenticity of the Muridiya Sufi Order, and shows the status of the Qur'an and Sunnah in its thoughts. Additionally, this study gives further detail on the different theological, jurisprudential, and Sufi practices of the Muridiya. The third chapter presents a brief description regarding the current state of the Muridiya Sufi Order and its prospects in education, society, and politics.