Bûdshishiyah sufi order: Historical development and actual position

The Bûdshishiyyah, as a branch of the Qâdiri sûfî order, founded in Morocco in the middle of the XVIII. century. Today Bûdshishiyyah is a widespread and powerful sûfî order in the Maghrib and especially in the Moroccan lands. This sûfî order is attributed to Sheikh Ali b. Muhammad al-Budhilî İznasnî. The first and main center of the sûfî lodge of this order is in a place located in the Medag region. The central sûfî lodge of the Bûdshishiyyah order has played an important role especially in the struggle against the colonial powers since the day it was founded. The current leader of the Bûdshishiyyah order is Abu Munir Cemaluddin, son of Sheikh Hamzâ. Today the Bûdshishiyyah order has many members from different segments, especially young and adult intellectuals. Since the fame of the order transcends the borders of Morocco, it has followers in many Islamic countries, Europe, Asia and North America.