It was written by Shaykh of Islam Al-Hajj Ibrahim ibn Al-Hajj Abdullah Niasse, as advice to the “People of Tariqa”, the Tijaniyya Brotherhood in particular, and to humanity at large.

Since that time it has been translated into English by his grandson Shaykh Hassan ‘Aliyyu Cisse, the Chief Imam of Shaykh Ibrahim Niasse Mosque (pictured on the front). Most recently, Shaykh Hassan Cisse has added verses from Al-Quran, narrations of the Prophet (SAWS), and his own commentary which relate to the poetic verses of the advice. May Allah accept.

“Sufism is a spiritual clinic with doctors who have knowledge of attending to ailments of the soul.
For a sick patient who requires cure and doses of medicine from the clinic, there is the need for him to make declaration of his sickness and acceptance of patient-hood.
In taking Tariqa, one should be aware that Tariqa is a commitment and the beginning of an endless journey.
Shaykh Ibrahim here advises that for one to profit in this journey, he should at all times seek righteousness.” [180 pages]

"Shaykh Al Islam: Al Hajj Ibrahim Niasse"
Three articles: The first article, "A Man Apart", is taken from the September 1985 AFRICA EVENTS magazine, and is concerning Al Hajj Shaykh Ibrahim Niasse. The following two articles were published in the Special 25 July 1992 issue of the Al Faydatou Tijaniyya magazine. "The 17th Anniversary of The Disappearance of the Shaykh Al Islam Al Hajj Ibrahim Niasse", and "The Eternal Islam", a speech that was given by Shaykh Ibrahim in Kaolack, Senegal, the 19th of the Lunar month of Rabi' al Awwal in 1385 Hijra. $8.00 plus $2 postage (US), [40 Pages]

"Shaykh Ahmad Al Tijani"
A short biography, plus two short letters;
"A Letter From Shaykh Ahmad Tijani" wherein Shaykh Ahmad Tijani gives an answer to someone who asked about the Isnad of our Tariqa, and
"`Ali Harazim informs us": `Ali Harazim informs us in Jawahir Al-Ma`ani that he found a document in the Shaykh's handwriting containing his requests of the Prophet (pbuh), (while seeing him in dream) regarding salvation. $6.00 plus $2 postage (US), [20 Pages]

"Durratul Taj"
(The Glorious Crown and the Fundamental Needsof the Students of the Brotherhood) and
Conditions Of The Tijaniyyah Tariqa According To:
"Kitab Al Fath Al Rabbani"
(The Godly gnostic of what the followers of Tijaniyyah would need)***
Translation into English By: Shaykh Sidi `Ali Cisse
$7.00 plus $2 postage (US), [32 Pages]

"A Talim on Marriage in Islam"
A Talim of answers (from Qur`an and Hadith), to Questions about Marriage that were asked by the Sisters of a small community of an Imam. Also a small segment of a speech on "Things to be sought in Marriage" by Sh. Hassan `Ali Cisse followed by a short essay on the same subject. $6.00 plus $2 postage (US), [20 Pages]

"An Introduction To Islam"
A short essay, in the form of a book, that we hope will serve to inform a wider public of some of the features of the Islamic Faith. It may even enlighten its readers to one of many reasons for accepting Islam as a complete way of life, since its main focal point is that mental and spiritual help needed for standing up to world problems and pressures can be found in Islam. $6.00 plus $2 postage (US), [20 Pages]

"A Tariqa Tijaniyya Marriage Khutbah"
This is a short Marriage Khutbah that is used by some of the students of Shaykh Hassan Cisse. It is written in Arabic, English, and English transliteration. It also has a Du'a for the married couple at the end. $5.00 plus $2 postage (US), [8 pages]

"Islamic Stories and Warnings About Satan (Shaytan)"
This little book is a collection of three (3) stories about Shaytan (Satan), the accursed, that have been passed around amongst the Muslims and eventually handed to us.
The first article "The Story of Satan" is from a publication called Islamic Quarterly. It is under the heading of "Ibn Al-Arabi's Story of Satan", and has notes at the end.
The second article is titled "Shaytan called a Worldwide Convention!" and has been forwarded around through Muslim Internet e-mail, and to us.
The third article is titled "An Interview With Shaytan (The Cursed One), by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)". It is from Ad-Dawa al-Islamiya (magazine), 1st Quarter of 1992.
The publishers of the second and third articles have expressly asked the readers to republish their articles. This book is only published for giving information (Da'wah) on Al - Islam and as a not-for-profit fund raising effort of the A.A.I.I. $8.00 plus $2 postage (US), [40 pages]

"Shaykh Ibrahim Niasse: Revivalist of the Sunnah"
The subject of this discussion, Shaykh al-Islam Al-Hajj Ibrahim Niasse, was a knowledgeable and talented individual and the possessor of many gifts from Allah, the Almighty. If we were limited to describing the Shaykh in one word, we would definitely say that the Shaykh was a Muslim throughout his life, in every time, place, and situation. Most assuredly, he was a Muslim doing his best to follow in the footsteps of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. He mentioned in one of his poems, "If I am asked what is your Madhhab, and who is your beloved, I will definitely answer that the Prophet (pbuh) is."...
In time, the responsibility of leadership (in Tariqa Tijaniyya) passed to the hand of Shaykh Ibrahim Niasse who was to play an even greater role in spreading Islam and the Tariqa in that area of the world. Indeed, he has achieved accomplishments in this field that have no parallel in the history of West Africa. To this day, contemporaries bear witness to his achievements, whether they were with him or against him. $8.00 plus $2 postage (US), [40 pages]

"Noujoum Al Houda"
"In the name of God, Most Kind and Most Merciful."
"O Lord! Bestow your greetings on our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), the opener of what was closed, the seal of what has passed, the helper of truth with truth, and the guide to your most straight, perfect path. Let this blessing include his household, and be for them of a magnitude that matches the magnitude of the Prophet (pbuh). For his magnitude is (indeed) a great one."

This epistle has been written by the Shaykh, the Teacher, the Hadith narrator, the Sufi, the reverent Abu Ishaq Al Hajj Ibrahim Niasse, son of Al Hajj Abdullah Niasse Al Maliki Al Ashaari, At-Tijani of Kaolack. May God grant him everlasting power and give him long life, in order to confute the gossip of those who disown the Prophet's (pbuh) pre-eminence. May the greetings of God be on him, and upon all the Prophets, and all the Messengers. He entitled it: "The Stars of the Good Road", dealing with the pre-eminence of our Prophet (pbuh) over all those who preached for the Lord. *** $9.00 plus $2 postage (US), [48 pages]

"Shaykh Hassan Cisse: Four Speeches"
This book is a sample of some of the earlier speeches given by Shaykh Hassan Cisse to his newest American talibehs (students), and to new reverts or so-called 'converts' to the Islamic Faith.
These four speeches were given while Shaykh Hassan and his traveling companions were visiting Atlanta, Georgia in 1993.
The settings where these speeches took place are given as headings for each speech.
The speeches were first recorded, transcribed, and compiled as a book in 1993 by Abdullah Abdul-Malik ibn Daud of Houston, Texas and Sister Khadijah of Atlanta, Georgia. $9.00 plus $2 postage (US), [48 pages]

"Rules on Women in Islam"
This little book is actually a paper from a Conference with Shaykh Mouhamadou Mahi Cisse, held in New York, New York on Sunday Oct. 6, 2002 6:00 pm. The title of the paper and the Conference was: "Rules on Women in Islam".
It is intended to provide the reader with a comprehensive and objective exposition about the status of woman in Islam.
It should be noted, however, that it is highly desirable to have a brief description of women's status in the pre-Islamic societies from spiritual, social, economic, and legal points of view to provide a better basis for an impartial evaluation of what Islam contributed toward the restoration of women's dignity and rights. $6.00 plus $2 postage (US), [24 Pages]

"The Four Times in ones life"
This little book is a compilation of some articles that have for the past one or two generations been passed around amongst Muslims in America for the purpose of teaching Islam. The main articles are:
The Four Times in ones life: Friday Juma (An Alternative If You Miss It); and
Gafaratu Salat (Making up Missed Prayers).
We hope it may also prove to be a useful tool in practicing ones Deen, and that we do not offend whoever originally wrote these articles by compiling them in this book. We believe that these articles are by permission of Shaykh Hassan Ali Cisse. $6.00 plus $2 postage (US), [20 Pages]

For copies of these books, please write to or email:
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Michigan Chapter
P.O. Box 02075
Detroit, MI 48202
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