The Tariqa Burhaniya The Arabic word tariqa (pl. turuq) means path and also refers to a sufi order sufi community. The Tariqa Burhaniya has been founded by Sayyidi Abul Hasan ash-Shadhuli and Sayyidi Ibrahim Disuqi in the 13th century. The complete name of the sufi order is Tariqa Burhaniya Disuqiya Shadhuliya referring to its founders (Burhan-u-din is a surname of Sayyidi Ibrahim Disuqi meaning evidence of religion). The Tariqa Burhaniya was renewed by the Sudanese Sheikh Mawlana Mohamed Osman Abdu al Burhani (1902-1983). Its leadership has been brought forward from Sheikh Mohamed Osman Abdu al Burhani to his son Sheikh Ibrahim († 2003) and thereafter to his grandson Sheikh Mohamed. The Tariqa Burhaniya is a sufi order for both women and men that has been spreading in the West for some years. They follow the sufi path which is related to all aspects of daily life. There are many Burhaniya sufi centers (zawiya) around the world where we meet regularly to do spiritual exercises together, to pray, to learn, to celebrate and to socialize. Every Thursday night a Hadra takes place - a common practice of the Sufis which opens the hearts to God's love. You are most welcome to drop in and meet us personally. We are pleased to meet you and to answer your questions. You can find the addresses of our centers around the world as well as more information and insights visiting the public intranet of Tariqa Burhaniya.