Born in 1890 in Casamance, in the department of Sédhiou, El Hadj Amadou Dème remains a prominent figure in the religious and intellectual history of Senegal. Coming from a family originally from Fouta, he embodies a lineage attached to knowledge, spirituality, and transmission.

At a very early age, he was initiated into the Quran under the tutelage of his paternal uncle, Mame Mor Yacine Dème. The latter, a scholar affiliated with the Tidjaniya brotherhood, played a decisive role in his nephew's religious and spiritual formation. It was in this atmosphere of intellectual rigor and piety that the personality of a man who would leave his mark on his era was forged.

After staying in several locations across the country, El Hadj Amadou Dème finally settled in Sokone, in the Fatick region, around 1914. It was there that he built his Daara and continued a tireless work of teaching, preaching and translation. His commitment was notably materialized by an exceptional work of translating the Quran into Arabic, a work that testifies to his mastery of Islamic sciences and his desire to make the divine Word accessible through a universal language in the Muslim world.

Having passed away in 1974, El Hadj Amadou Dème leaves behind an invaluable spiritual and intellectual legacy, perpetuated by his descendants and disciples. Today, his work and memory continue to inspire generations through the commitment of his heirs.

In this video, Abdoul Aziz Dème, spokesperson for the family, gives us a portrait of the holy man.