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Page 3IN THIS ISSUEPreface Page 2Edi<strong>to</strong>rial Page 3Sheikh Abdul Ahad Mbacke Page 4The Murid Diaspora and theGlobalization <strong>of</strong> the Muridiyya Page 6An American’s view <strong>of</strong> Muridism andthe Murids <strong>of</strong> New York Page 12Mourid Women and Mame Diarra Bousso– A Relationship <strong>of</strong> Love and Veneration Page <strong>15</strong>Aḥmadu Bambas Pedagogy andthe Development <strong>of</strong> A͑ jamī Literature Page 19Masjid Touba Page 36<strong>MICA</strong>’s <strong>2009</strong> Cultural Weeks Page 38<strong>MICA</strong>’s Cultural CommissionEdi<strong>to</strong>rial Board and Staff <strong>of</strong> <strong>MICA</strong>: Imam Bassirou Lo,Ababacar Dabo, Mourtada Kane, CheikhounaM’Backe Abdul Wudud, Same Bousso Abdou Rahman,Pr<strong>of</strong>. Muhammad Abd Al-Rahman, Abdou AzizMbacke, El Hadji Ndao, NDiogou Diop, Sidy A.Ndiaye, Ahmet Sarr, Mamia Dia, Moustapha Diop,Mamoune Gadiaga, Lanissa Aisha Renee McCord,Djiby Diagne, Amary GueyeThanks <strong>to</strong> :Pr<strong>of</strong>. Cheikh Babou, Dr. Cheikh Gueye, Dr.Khadim Sylla, Hizbut Tarqiyyah ( www.htcom.sn ) Majalis(majalis.org), Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fallou Ngom, Eva Evers Rosander,Linda Beck, Al Hajj Dr. Saidi Liwaru, AfiaNiang, Moustapha Leye, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Mbaye LoThe information in this publication is gathered fromvaried sources that are considered reliable. However,if errors are noted in this publication they are basicallythose <strong>of</strong> the authors, and not necessarily those <strong>of</strong> thepublishers (<strong>MICA</strong>). The articles in this publicationhave been compiled by <strong>MICA</strong>’s Cultural Commission.All material published in this magazine, may be copiedas long as it is done for noncommercial use andthe appropriate pro<strong>to</strong>cols are observed.May Allah (S.A.T.) forgive us for any omissions or errorsunknowingly made by the authors, edi<strong>to</strong>rial staffand the publishers.Comments and or suggestions are welcome, and wewill observe the appropriate pro<strong>to</strong>cols <strong>to</strong> respond <strong>to</strong>such enquiries. Readers are encouraged <strong>to</strong> send allcomments and recommendations <strong>to</strong> <strong>MICA</strong>’s CulturalCommission.46 Edgecombe Avenue, New York, NY 10030Tel: 212-234-0130, Fax 212-234-0350micaccm@yahoo.com<strong>MICA</strong> is a Non-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it religious organization, alldonations are tax deductible.<strong>MICA</strong>’s Executive BoardPresident: Imam Ababacar DaboVice President: Serigne Charles WilliamsVice President: Imam Moustapha DiopTreasurer: Serigne Ndiogou DiopAssistant Treasurer: Serigne Bassirou FallSecretary: Serigne Mamadou DiaAssistant Secretary: Serigne ElHadji NdaoA Special <strong>Publication</strong> <strong>of</strong> Murid Islamic Community in America, Inc., The Cultural Commission– July <strong>2009</strong>