The Organization is organized for charitable, scientific, cultural, literary, religious and educational purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code), (or the corresponding provision of any United States Internal Revenue Law).

The objectives and purpose of Foundation Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba of North America are:

i. To teach and practice Islam according to the Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammed (Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him), and according to the teachings of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Khadimur Rasul, RA;

ii. To encourage respectful relationships and mutual understanding among Muslim-  Mourides, Muslims non-Mourides, and with non-Muslim communities across the Americas;

iii.    To promote and preserve the teachings of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacke,       Khadimur Rasul, RA;

  1. To carry out religious, educational, social, civic, charitable, and other Islamic and cultural values according to the teachings of Khadimur Rasul, RA;
  2. To establish and support an entity that facilitates our invaluable contribution to society, preserving our Muslim and African identity while embracing diversity;
  3. To further cooperation among the existing Muslim organizations and communities;

vii.    To establish and maintain for its members a place to worship and learn about their faith;

viii.    To carry on the responsibilities of the work known as “Khidmah“ undertaken by Serigne Mourtalla Mbacke, the designated  “Jawrigne” (leader ), of the Mourides in the Diaspora. Following his footsteps Serigne Mame Mor Mbacke (known in this document as the Diaspora Jawrigne), has been approved and blessed by the Khalifs of the Mouridiyah in the past and present;

  1. To adhere fully to the belief that the “Khidma” is a Trust by Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacke Khadimur Rasul, RA, to all of his disciples, which must be preserved in accordance with the Mouride tradition of following “Ndigal”. Therefore, whoever is designated as the leader of the Diaspora is to be followed as the moral authority of the Foundation, and is expected to remain a reference of Khadimur Rasul, RA;
  2. To Search for and acquire opportunities that secure the financial stability of the Khidma;
  3. To establish and maintain an updated database of all members for the sole purpose of supporting the Khidma.