Sidi Muhammad Skirj, known as “Sidi Muhammad Al-Laban” due to his involvement in the dairy trade, passed away near Fès on October 28, 1934, and was buried in the Mount Zaafrane cemetery. He is the grandfather of the technical manager of this site, Dr. Sidi Ahmed (bin Abdullah) Skirj, and was praised in an elegy for his virtues, courage, and integrity.
Sidi Muhammad (Hammad) bin Al-Hajj Al-Ayashi Skirj studied in Fès and worked as a scribe for Moroccan ministers in Tangier. He published many books, including the multi-part “History of Tangier” and summaries on Moroccan history. He was known for his enlightened views on the Prophet ﷺ, and he passed away in 1965, being buried in the shrine of Sidi Bou Araqiya in Tangier.
Abd Al-Wahhab Skirj was distinguished in business, representing an American company and introducing sewing and embroidery machines into Morocco. He was deeply committed to the Tijani way, and he passed away in 1927 at the age of 46.
Imhammad Skirj passed away young after a short illness in 1324 H. He left behind a manuscript titled “The Precious Pearls,” filled with advice and teachings for the people of his time.
Abd Al-Khaliq Skirj assisted his brother Ahmed in managing the endowments in Fès. He was loyal to the Tijani path and passed away in 1943 due to the consequences of World War II, including epidemics and tragedies.
Abd Al-Rahman Skirj was born in Fès in 1898. After studying the Quran, he pursued intensive lessons in the French language under the protectorate. After his father’s death, he temporarily moved to Tangier, where he was warmly welcomed by followers of the Tijani way. Later, he resumed his studies at Al-Qarawiyyin University and worked alongside his brother Sidi Ahmed as a supervisor of the endowments. He also participated in a diplomatic mission led by his brother to congratulate the Sharif of Mecca on the success of the Arab Revolution. This mission passed through several prominent cities in Europe and the Middle East, which profoundly impacted his personality and broadened his cultural and intellectual horizons. He later engaged in various professional fields, including public health monitoring, where he showed great dedication, and real estate, where he gained experience in property management and business transactions. His commercial success was particularly evident in Settat. His religious values and generosity were clear in his many charitable acts, including donating land to workers in his area. In recognition of his efforts, a street in Settat was named after him.
