Taysir spiritual work and the birth of Serigne Babacar Sy

The completion of the spiritual work Wasîlat al-Munâ, commonly known as Taysir, in 1885 is viewed by the Tidiane community as a significant spiritual omen. The timing of the work's conclusion coincided with the birth of Serigne Babacar Sy, the first caliph of Seydi Elhadji Malick Sy, which many interpret as a sign of divine blessing (baraka) and the announcement of a spiritual succession.

Written by Seydi Elhadji Malick Sy, the text focuses on the 99 Names of God and the glorification of the Divine. Scholars and writers, including Pape Amadou Sall and Mouhamadou Mounirou Sy, describe the work as a profound spiritual masterpiece despite its small physical size.

The historical context of the writing involves Malick Sy's travels and interactions with the scholar Mor Sine Kane. After meeting Kane, Malick Sy settled in Ndombo Alarba and traveled daily to Ndombo Sandjiry to engage in spiritual exchanges, providing the environment in which the Taysir was composed.