Contemporary Dynamics of the Bou Kounta Qadiri Community

By Maria Grosz-Ngaté

20070110_Makhtar Ndiaga Koné

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Creator: Koné, Makhtar Ndiaga
Toba Diagne Haidara
Grosz-Ngaté, Maria
Contributing Institutions: Maria Grosz-Ngate; MATRIX: Center for Digital Humanities and Social Sciences at Michigan State University
Contributor: Gana Ndiaye
Description: Mr. Koné is the descendent of a family with spiritual ties to both Ndiassane and Ndankh. The interview focuses on his experience as a founding member of the Mouvement des Jeunes Khadres (MJK), established in 1997 with the goal of educating Qadiri youth about the Kounta family. The khalif approved their plan in 1998 and the organization gained legal status as a civil society organization in 2002. They created cells as the organization grew and provided cell leaders with necessary information and training. Women constitute a significant part of the membership and are generally more active than men, although many leave the organization once they get married. In addition to organizing regular religious ceremonies, the MJK provide financial and organizational support at major religious events in Ndiassane and in Ndankh. MJK members are recognizable at events by their light blue tunics with the logo of a camel on the back. Interview conducted in French by Toba Diagne Haidara and Maria Grosz-Ngate. Transcribed by Gana Ndiaye.
Date: January 10, 2007
Date Range: 2000-2009
Location: Dakar, Senegal
Format: Audio/mp3
Language: French
Rights Management: For educational use only.
Digitizer: Maria Grosz-Ngaté