Spiritual leader, writer, educator and lecturer, Sheikh Bentounes travels the world as

a messenger of peace in order to transmit the traditional teaching of Sufism, called

tasawwuf in Arabic. He emphasizes that "if Islam is a body, Sufism is its heart”. His

teaching is universal, non-denominational. It tends to encourage awakening of the

inner consciousness.

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A man of dialogue, his opinions are sought by political decision-makers and spiritual

leaders, as at the Summit of Conscience in Paris. A man of action, he is the initiator

of the International Day of Living Together. He bears witness to the Culture of Peace

and Fraternity to unite the efforts of all, in order to bring out a common denominator,

nourished by shared universal values.

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Since he assumes the position of guide of the ‘Alāwiyya Sufi Path, he has helped to

create a significant number of organizations dedicated to youth, peace, the

environment and the establishment of a reflection for a better living together. He has

participated in hundreds of international meetings to provide concrete proposals on

major societal issues.

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In 1991, he founded the Muslim Scouts of France (SMF) as well as the Muslim

Scouts of Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain.

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Sheikh Bentounes shares the conviction of all those who believe in a better world. To

achieve this vision, the human being must move towards greater humanity by

seeking reconciliation with himself and with his environment.

 

He therefore invites women and men from all backgrounds to become universal

beings, bearers of an extraordinary heritage: that of the wisdom of mankind given by

the Divine Mercy in all times and among all peoples.

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For many years, he has been involved in interreligious dialogue in Algeria, Germany,

Belgium, France, Canada, Switzerland and other countries. He has also participated

in several editions of the World Congress of Imams and Rabbis for Peace. His

spiritual commitment has led him to support actions for sustainable development,

such as the reintroduction of the culture of the argan tree in Algeria.

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Sheikh Bentounes works for an altruistic world, sowing hope around him, convinced

that "the energy of the world is the authentic universal brotherhood"

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Sheikh Bentounes invites everyone to “the Doing of Good” through the circle of

Virtues and Qualities. He works to transmit the Culture of Peace and Living Together

through a living spirituality.

 

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For his commitment to a world of peace, he received several awards and distinctions

in 2017, including

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     the Prize "Concorde M.diterran.e" by UNESCO in Valencia (Spain)

     the Prize "Lysistrata for the peaceful resolution of conflicts through mediation" by

     the Center of Arab Women for Training and Research (CAWTAR) and the MED

     Program 21 network to promote excellence and cooperation in the Mediterranean.

     Chevalier de l’Ordre du M.rite (National Medal of Honor) by Emmanuel Macron,

     President of the French Republic