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The Council of the Qadiriyya Budshishiyya Order in Morocco and the Islamic world announced its complete rejection of the fallacies and lies circulated in recent weeks that attempted to undermine the status of its Sheikh and renewer of its path, Dr. Moulay Munir al-Qadiri Budshishi, who possesses a continuous chain of transmission (isnad). The Council also condemned attacks on some prominent figures of the Budshishiyya order worldwide, particularly in France, where followers have worked diligently to register and protect the order’s name from the exploitation that has occurred recently.
The historic statement, issued in the name of the senior leaders of the Qadiriyya Budshishiyya order, clarified several points and came in response to the recent “fallacies, lies,” and misleading news circulating on some social media platforms. It emphasized the spiritual and national role the order plays in serving the public good and Moroccan society.
Legal and Regulatory Clarifications
The statement resolved the controversy surrounding three key points that have been circulating recently. Putting it in its proper context:
Firstly: Regarding the trademark in France, the Council clarified that registering the name of the Sufi order as a trademark in France is a “purely legal procedure” undertaken by the followers there to protect the name from unauthorized exploitation by unauthorized parties, and has no connection to any suspicious activities as has been alleged.
Secondly: Regarding the Al-Fath Institute in Madagh, the statement affirmed that the institute is an educational and scientific project dedicated to teaching Islamic sciences and Sunni Sufism to strengthen Moroccan identity, and is subject to technical and legal oversight by joint committees. It also indicated that the use of the main prayer hall was a temporary and exceptional measure due to the renovation of the adjacent mosque.
As for the World Sufi Union, the Council emphasized that the independence of the order and its methodology, which is linked to the religious and national constants of the Kingdom of Morocco and the institution of the Commander of the Faithful, are unwavering and unaffected by any biased interpretations, in line with the Kingdom’s role in spiritual diplomacy.
Intensive Activity and Celebration of Constants
The report reviewed the spiritual and social achievements of the order during the past period, which The statement highlighted the organization of over 70 spiritual and cultural activities both within and outside Morocco. These activities ranged from nights of remembrance (dhikr) and scholarly seminars to the celebration of International Women’s Day, emphasizing the role of Moroccan Sufi women in building society.
The statement also mentioned solidarity initiatives, including the distribution of Ramadan food baskets to support needy families, in line with the Kingdom’s commitment to social solidarity. It further emphasized the renewal of loyalty and condemned attempts to exploit the situation.
The Council of the Order expressed its strong condemnation of attempts by some parties to question the patriotism and pride of the Order’s followers in the Kingdom’s symbols. It affirmed that displaying images of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in the Order’s zawiyas (Sufi lodges) and facilities is a sincere expression of love, loyalty, and devotion—a firmly established principle beyond question.
Spiritual Education as a Tool for Development
The statement concluded by emphasizing that the charitable education practiced by the Qadiriyya Budshishiyya Order aims to revive the values of faith and good deeds, and to contribute to the upbringing of young people aware of their national responsibilities, far removed from the rhetoric of… Hatred, in order to actively participate in the development and construction process under the wise leadership of the Commander of the Faithful.
