Rimāḥ

For readers seeking a sustained engagement with the Tijāni tradition, Rimāḥ brings questions of belief, worship, knowledge, and spiritual refinement into one substantial work.

The work draws upon the Qur’an, Prophetic tradition, and classical Islamic scholarship in its treatment of Sufi doctrine and practice. Its subjects include remembrance, sainthood, spiritual authority, and the purification of the soul.

Written by al-Ḥājj ʿUmar al-Fūtī, it offers a route into West African Islamic scholarship and the intellectual foundations of the Tijāni path. Its breadth rewards patient study and the guidance of a knowledgeable teacher.

Themes to look for

• Remembrance and spiritual discipline
• Sacred knowledge and spiritual authority
• Ethics and the purification of the soul

Who might begin here?

Readers ready for a longer work on Tijāni teachings, including students working alongside a teacher or study circle.

A way into the book

Choose a question to guide your reading. Keep a glossary of unfamiliar terms, and revisit the passages that establish the author’s sources.

These are editorial introductions and reading suggestions, rather than excerpts from the book. Edition information is based on Fayda Digital’s listing ↗.