Location
Bar Elias, LebanonCity / national level work
National level work in Bar Elias
Initiated By
Religious entity
Website
https://al-jamaa.org/Type of initiative
Registered as an NGO
Areas of work
ReligionIslamic Group
Mission and objectives
- Disseminating news and offering reliable information to the Islamic community in Bar Elias.
- Promoting religious, humanitarian and ethical values.
- Delivering Islam’s message in a way that addresses contemporary challenges.
- Organizing and educating individuals who respond to Islam’s call, preparing them for leadership roles.
- Confronting the cultural and ideological challenges posed by Western civilization.
- Building a society where Islamic values guide individual and collective behavior.Promoting unity among Islamic sects by focusing on shared fundamental principles.
Main activities with youth
Seminars and religious courses for Quran memorization and raising awareness about the Islamic religion.
Their story
In its foundational pamphlet, The Islamic Group: Principles and Objectives, the group outlined its mission to reduce the growing ignorance of Islam, the abandonment of its principles, and the rise of materialistic and secular ideologies, which they believe led to political instability, economic decline, and social problems. The group emphasizes education, organization, and unity as key strategies for fostering a structured and collective movement for meaningful changes.
Constituency
Youth aged 18 to 40 from all nationalities, participating as both participants and volunteers.
They meet young people in their own center, public outdoor spaces (such as streets or parks), or rented indoor venues (such as hotels or cultural centers).
Current management
The main administration is located in Beirut, while in Bar Elias they operate on a volunteering basis.
Use of digital tools
Active on social media (Facebook) where they share their activities and teachings.