The Profile of

IRSHAD & ISLAH ISLAMIC BENEFICIENT ASSOCIATION

Towards Perfecting Humanitarian Work

In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky? It produces its fruit all the time, by permission of its Lord. And Allah presents examples for the people that perhaps they will be reminded. [Surat Ibrahim 24-2]

Praise is to Allah, Lord of the whole world, and peace be upon the best of His prophets, Muhammad. It is a reality that an individual’s most satisfying times are those when working hard to help others; sympathizing with them; opening blocked paths for them; healing their wounds; and showing them the right way.

Most people know exactly how it feels to receive things, but few are those who know the pleasure of giving and sacrificing. It is an unfortunate state of people who live in a miserable state-of-being whereby they enjoy just being served and do not serve others.

Irshad & Islah Islamic Beneficient Association deeply believes in humanitarian and philanthropic work, based on high ethical standards. We call on all to join us in helping others for the sake of Allah, by working; sacrificing; and giving to others in the community.

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OUR GOALS

Educating people on timeless Islamic teachings for the purpose of reforming the society we serve.

Establishing educational institutions such as schools and institutes. Constructing mosques; Islamic centers; cultural libraries; and specialized

centers for the memorization of Qur’an and Hadith. Doing charity work that includes the collection and distribution of Zakat

for orphans; needy students; and underprivileged people. Cooperating and building partnerships with other associations and

bodies of similar objectives.

OUR MISSION

The Irshad and Islah Islamic Beneficient Association has two main aims: to instruct and reform the community according to the principles of Islam, and to serve our community through establishing several civic dawaa areas (educational, social, and charitable). We aim to produce a civilized, united society which enjoys calling and doing good deeds.

OUR CENTERS AND AFFILIATES IN LEBANON

1. Al-Sultan Muhammad Al-Fateh Center (Beirut, Tallet El-Khayyat) Al-Sultan Center was founded in 1988 AD / 1408 AH. It is currently the headquarters of the association in Lebanon. It includes many facilities such as mosque; multi-purpose hall; caterer; Al-Sultan campaign for Hajj and Umrah; Iqraa House to teach the Qur'an and the Hadith; a cultural center for children and teenagers; micro loans facility; a center for women's work; a sports gym; and administrative offices.

2. Al-Hasan Center (Mount Lebanon, Aramoun) Al-Hasan Center was founded in 2004 AD / 1424 AH. This center includes a mosque; multi-purpose hall; a youth center for winter and summer religious programs; a center to receive financial and in-kind donations for the distribution to the beneficiaries of Zakat; administrative offices; and outdoors yard for sports and scout activities.

3. Hamza Mosque and Mariam Bent Umran Socio-cultural Center (Beirut, Cola)

Hamza Mosque and Mariam Bent Umran Socio-cultural Center includes social service center; warehouses for the storage of in-kind donations; refrigerators for meat storage (Adha sacrifices/Qurbani); multi-purpose hall; a center for teaching the Quran and Islamic sciences; and various other cultural facilities. The mosque was open to the public in Ramadan 2010 AD / 1431 AH and the rest of the utilities are currently under construction.

4. Al-Riyad Center (North Beqaa, Arsal) Irshad & Islah Association has started constructing this center since 2009 AD / 1430 AH. It incorporates a mosque; multi-purpose hall; and administrative offices.

5. Sultan Al-Oulamaa Center (North Lebanon, Berqayel) The center includes three facilities:

a. Irshad Medical Center: It provides free or subsidized blood testing and laboratory services; radiological and diagnostic Imaging; and different clinics.

b. Intensive vocational training center. c. Sports gym; administrative offices; playground; and a public space.

A purchase of an adjacent property was made for adding facilities to the center to be able to offer vocational training.

6. The Chosen Taha Center (South Lebanon, Barja) This project is at the stage of preparing maps and official licenses. The center has the following facilities: a mosque; Islamic center; conference room; classes to teach the Quran and the Hadith; and other various cultural facilities.

7. Lebanese International School (Beirut, Airport Road) The educational entity has started operating in the academic field from 23 years ago. The school caters to pupils from kindergarten up to class 12. It aims to provide a supportive environment in which learners can develop their academic potential, their personal and social awareness, and career goals.

8. Iqraa House for Islamic and General Sciences Iqraa House was established in 1998 AD / 1419 AH, as a daawa center for teaching Islamic knowledge. It operates under a religious educational framework, by which anyone of any age is accepted to learn more about the different teachings and practices of the Islamic religion, Quran, Hadith, and Arabic Language. The teaching style is that of an open, academic education, which is meant to satisfy the modern needs of our students and the society that we live in. The house also includes a public library that publishes, distributes and sells books. It archives over 21,500 books and has over 1,000 members.

9. Qetaf for Charity Work (Beirut, Cola) Qetaf is concerned with providing assistance to those in need for relief and development programs. These programs help more than 1200 orphans and around 2500 families in medical and educational fields.

10. Al-Qabas Sports Club Al-Qabas Sports Club is Al-Sultan Center's health and fitness facility for all age groups and both genders. The quality of our facility; our customer service; and group exercise and gym programming, are of a high quality. This fee-based sports club provides funds for the diversified activities and events of Irshad & Islah Association. 11. Al-Nour Students’ Forum Al-Nour Students’ Forum is a youth center that educates and empowers young women and men through specialized innovative programs. Most of those who run this center are committed volunteers who design and manage youth programs.

12. Ghadi Center: Ghadi Center is an educational center for children of age 4 years and up to 13 years. The center provides winter and summer multilingual programs to help children and families shape their own futures. Ghadi Centers are located in the following areas: Beirut Tripoli Akkar Aramoun

13. Al-Sultan Muhammad Al-Fateh Campaign for Hajj and Umrah The fee-based services of Al-Sultan campaign serve to fund the association's diversified events and charitable activities.

14. “Al-Sultan Catering” Al-Sultan Catering provides food from both Lebanese and International cuisines to support the philanthropic work in the association.

OUR PROGRAMS' SYNOPSES

1. Sanabel Al-Quran Program This program is dedicated to teach the holy Qu'ran and Hadith for all age groups and both genders through tailored programs.

2. Daawah Fund Program It is a fund to support daawah. Daawah activities include educating on key Islamic principles; its rulings; and morals. This happens through scientific councils and the means of social communication to all segments of society especially the youth.

3. Family Capacity Building Program The primary goal from such project is to turn the family from a consuming family into a productive one through sponsoring its projects, or developing its members’ capabilities. As it includes “Baytak Bayti” project which supplies decent home furniture and appliances to old/ incompletely furnished houses. 4. Syrian Refugees' Relief Program in Akkar, North Lebanon, Beqaa,

Beirut and its suburbs. 5. Provisions’ Supply Project To maintain decent living conditions, Irshad & Islah Association supplies disadvantaged families with major provisions they need such as food; clothes; home appliances; etc. 6. Education Support Project Qetaf for Humanitarian Work supports more than 500 high scoring, needy students every year through offering either scholarships or financial aid.

7. Supply of Ramadan Iftar Ingredients Project This projects aims to deliver the raw material of food to the needy families. What is special about this project is that it gives the beneficiaries the choice to prepare their food the way they want. Thus, it makes them feel confident and productive. 8. Happy Ramadan Iftar Project This Project is specially tailored to the orphans and underprivileged children. Those children are invited to have their Ramadan Iftar in entertainment centers where they experience quality fun time.

9. The Feast Outfits Project To let each child live the happiness of feast, the association grants vouchers to the children in need to buy new Eid clothes. 10. The Feast Toy Project In addition to buying new clothes to the disadvantaged children, Irshad & Islah Association also manages to buy them gifts in such a blessed occasion.

11. Zakat Al-Fitr Project Qetaf for Humanitarian Work disseminates zakat al-fitr for who merit it. 12. Al-Adha Project This project aims to revive Al-Adha Sunnah. Irshad & Islah Association was the pioneer in launching this project in Lebanon. 13. Back to School Project Qetaf for Humanitarian Work distributes school bags and all the needed stationery for students at the beginning of each academic year.

14. Winter Warmth Project Many of deprived families in the mountainous areas in Lebanon suffer from extreme cold through winter. That is the reason why Qetaf for Humanitarian gives diesel and blankets for them. 15. Celebration of "Arabic Orphan Day" Qetaf for Humanitarian Work celebrates “Arab Orphans Day” with children by organizing a festival for around 2000 kids. Those children come from different organizations to celebrate with Irshad & Islah Association their special day.

OUR DIVERSIFIED EVENTS 1. Annual contests:

a. "Praising our Greatest Prophet" contest among different Lebanese schools in all provinces across Lebanon.

b. Qur’an memorization national contest c. Memorizing Hadith national contest

2. Numerous awareness-raising and educational conferences; lectures;

seminars; workshops; and courses. 3. Exhibitions; celebrations; and trips for the purpose of supporting

women's issues 4. Winter and summer programs for children and adolescents followed by

trips and camps.

SHARING EXCERPTS FROM A FEW OF THE TESTIMONIALS

Former Prime Minister, Mr. Najib Mikati

“The pillars of the association are many: philanthropic, educational, developmental, and religious. The association has proved over time its earnestness; its usefulness to the people. The work done by the members of the association is applicable to the saying of the Messenger of Mercy: “the best of all people are those who are helpful to each other”.

Former Prime Minister, Mr. Salim El-Hoss

“We send a heart-felt greeting to Irshad & Islah Islamic Beneficient Association and we ask God to help this organization to be able to fulfill its mission in our Lebanese society.”

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Hasan Mneimeni

“This association takes part in the activation of the civil society through the establishing of schools; health care facilities; and religious centers, all of which make it an active and positive partner with the government and the official sector; not partaking in the reign of power, but in enriching public life and supporting the national identity. Irshad & Islah Islamic Beneficient Association is to be thanked for its many efforts and sacrifices, particularly by entering into the field of education with the success of the Lebanese International School. In order to spread high values and spirituality in society, the association believes in the importance of raising the Lebanese youth according to strong faith by means of a high level of educational methodology.”

Deputy Chief of Walid Ben Talal Humanitarian Institution, Mrs. Laila Solh Hamade

“We were favored and honored by Allah to have a relationship with such an institution as “Irshad & Islah”; one that employs a high level of proficiency in their work. Our relationship with them has developed into a true partnership and we have supported them in various ways. We wish them the best reward for all their hard work.”

Delegate Chief & Deputy Member of the Management Assembly of Qatar for Philanthropic Aid, Mr. Abdullah Ben Hussein El-Nemeh

Irshad & Islah Islamic Beneficient Association plays an important role in society being one of the many in the country. It has achieved a high valued account throughout its development over time; it will continue to enliven the hopes of people. It has proven itself to be an important institution among the many throughout Arabic and Islamic countries. We kneel in front of Allah, the Most Glorified and Majestic, to thank Him for what has given us and pray that such an organization as Irshad & Islah, like others will continue to try its best to joyfully serve people towards the development of our society.”

In a nutshell,

With all of the above, it is clearly perceived by us that the advancement of our societies require beautiful patience; hard work; and accurate planning.

The association- like other associations -is determined to continue on its taken path depending on Allah's Tawfiq and the generous giving of the good people we trust and respect.

He who fears Allah and is patient, then indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good. [Surat Yusuf, 90]

Board of Directors

TO DONATE OR INQUIRE

Al-Sultan Muhammad Al-Fateh Center, Tallet El-Khayyat, Beirut, Lebanon

Telefax: 01/304025 ext.: 111/112 | Postcode: 113/5086 P.O. Box: 2044-8605

Website: www.irshad-islah.org | E-mail: info@irshad-islah.org

Hamza Mosque and Mariam Center, Cola, Beirut, Lebanon

Telephone: 01/306005

Al-Hasan Center, Aramoun, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon

Telephone: 05/810449

Tripoli Center, Al-Daman W Farez, in front of Dafer Mosque, Waam 2 Bldg., Ground Floor

Phone: 03/751062

Sultan Al-Oulama Center, Madares Str., Berqayel, Akkar

Phone: 06/370047 | 70/974619

Baalbeck Center, Baalbeck, Sheqan neighborhood, Dr. Zougaib Bldg.

Telephone: 08/376620

Lebanese International School, Airport Road, Beirut, Lebanon

Telephone: 01/450429 | Telefax: 01/450805

Website: www.lis.edu.lb | E-mail: info@lis.edu.lb

Qetaf for Charity Work, Cola, Beirut, Lebanon

Telephone: 01/311970 | E-mail: charity@irshad-islah.org

Donations are also accepted through the following bank accounts:

Arab Finance House, Mazraa [1000000002661]

BLOM Bank, Mazraa [300040500012]

Al-Baraka Bank, Verdun [10014541211]

BLOM bank, Aramoun [038-02-300-0946111-1-6]

Financial Account Number for Taalouf Association: Al-Baraka Bank, Tripoli [019569]

BLOM Bank, in USD

IBAN #: LB86 0014 0000 1502 3000 3387 8328

SWIFT CODE: BLOMLBBX

Arab Finance House, in USD

IBAN #: LB53012503001251100000002661

Swift Code: AFHOLBBE

Al-Baraka Bank, in USD

IBAN #: LB75 0109 0000 0000 3000 1011 0145 4011

Swift Code: ALCVLBBE