Faith
الإيمان
Prayer, zikr, and the teachings of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba.
Charity No. 1193576
Welcome to the Murid Community in Birmingham
طوبى توفيق
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.
Who we are
Touba Tawfeex Birmingham Charity is a UK-registered Murid dahira at Keur Serigne Touba, 117 Pershore Road. Rooted in the path of Xadim Rassul — Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba — we gather for worship, learning, and service (khidma), and we welcome everyone seeking spiritual growth and solidarity.
« وَمَن يَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ فَهُوَ حَسْبُهُ »
“And whoever puts their trust in Allah — He is sufficient for him.”
Qur’an 65:3 · Xadim Rassul
Education
التعليم
Madrassah and lifelong learning for children and adults.
Service (khidma)
الخدمة
Serving neighbours and the wider Birmingham community.
Culture
الثقافة
Preserving Senegalese Murid heritage, language, and tradition.
What we do
Weekly Dahira, Madrassah, and Jumuʿah at Keur Serigne Touba.
Saturday 6:00–9:00pm
Weekly Dahira
Quran, kourel, zikr, teachings, and fellowship every Saturday evening.
Saturday 3:00–5:00pm
Madrassah
Islamic and Qur’anic education for children and young people.
Friday 1:30pm
Jumuʿah prayer
Friday congregational prayer at 117 Pershore Road, Birmingham B5 7NX.
Our spiritual guides — Xadim Rassul, the Caliph, and the lights of the Murid path — are on the About page. Learn about us
Featured project
Khadim Rassul Community Centre
We are raising funds to establish the Khadim Rassul Community Centre. We are working to secure a suitable permanent property 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. £37,000 has been raised so far.
Fundraising progress
£37,000 raised
7%
Goal: £500,000 (Fundraising goal)Raised: £37,000
Community Shop
Taste of home. Support for the Dahira.
Café Touba, thiéré, thiackry, sankal, and araw — authentic Murid favourites. Every order helps fund our programmes and the Khadim Rassul Community Centre.
What People Say
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.”
C
Community Member
Birmingham Murid Community