Charity No. 1193576
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Faith, education, service (khidma), and cultural preservation for the Birmingham Murid community. Rooted in the teachings of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba, we welcome everyone seeking spiritual growth, learning, and solidarity.
We honour Xadim Rassul, the Actual Caliph, Mame Diarra Bousso, and Mame Cheikh Ibrahima Fall.
Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba
Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba (Xadimu Rassul — Servant of the Messenger ﷺ) was born around 1853 in Senegal. He founded the Muridiyya path, centred on devotion to Allah and love of the Prophet ﷺ, with nonviolence, work, and education as guiding lights. After years of exile under colonial rule, he established the holy city of Touba. He returned to Allah in 1927; his teachings continue to guide Murids worldwide.
Actual Caliph of the Murid
Serigne Mountakha Mbacké has been the Actual Caliph of the Murid since 2018, guiding the Murid community worldwide. Grandson of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, he leads with wisdom, unity, and service — continuing the path of Touba in faith, education, and solidarity.
Mame Diarra Bousso
Mame Diarra Bousso (Sokhna Diarra) is the blessed mother of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba. Revered for her piety, patience, and devotion, she is honoured across the Muridiyya as a model of faith and maternal blessing (baraka) — a light in the lineage of Xadim Rassul.
Founder of the Baye Fall
Mame Cheikh Ibrahima Fall was among the closest disciples of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba and founder of the Baye Fall. Known for absolute devotion, hard work (xidma), and service to the Sheikh, his example of love and labour remains central to Murid spiritual life.
Our Dahira is led by Dieuwrigne Serigne Mamadou Mbengue and Dieuwrigne Sokhna Sokhna Seynabou Njie Morgan. Meet the committee
Weekly programmes and a community house project that welcome everyone.
Saturday 6:00pm–9:00pm
Weekly spiritual gathering with Quran reading, kourel chanting the Khassida of Xadim Rassul, zikr, teachings, and fellowship every Saturday evening.
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Sunday 3:00pm
Community kourel chanting the Khassida of Xadim Rassul — every Sunday afternoon.
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Saturday 3:00pm–5:00pm
Islamic and Qur’anic education for children and young people, nurturing knowledge and character.
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Friday 1:30pm
Join us for Jumuʿah — Friday congregational prayer at Keur Serigne Touba, 117 Pershore Road.
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Open for community programmes
Raising funds for a dedicated Khadim Rassul Community Centre in Birmingham — Islamic institute, mosque, madrasa, and community centre, teaching children the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. £40,000 raised so far.
Learn MoreExplore major works of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba and open short Khassida selections with English and French translations — for community study alongside weekly kourel at Dahira.
Visit LibraryDedicated home somewhere suitable in Birmingham
Islamic institute · Mosque · Madrasa · Quran & Sunnah for children · Community centre
Current gatherings continue at 117 Pershore Road
We are raising funds to establish the Khadim Rassul Community Centre somewhere suitable in Birmingham — an Islamic institute, mosque, madrasa, and community centre, where children will be taught the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Current gatherings (Dahira, Madrassah, and events) continue at Keur Serigne Touba, 117 Pershore Road. £40,000 has been raised so far.
Fundraising progress
£40,000 raised
8%
Traditional foods and Café Touba — proceeds support our community.
Reflections from those who gather with us each week.
“Dahira on Saturday evenings brings peace to the heart. Touba Tawfeex feels like family — a place where faith and community meet.”
Community Member
Birmingham Murid Community
Help us buy a home for an Islamic institute, mosque, madrasa, teaching children the Quran and Sunnah, and community centre — or support weekly Dahira and Madrassah.
Moments from our community.
