A True Legend - Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Sumait

A documentary about the humanitarian work of the great Dr. Abdulrahman Al Sumait in Africa .. (11 Million Accepted Islam, 5,700 Masjids (mosques) built, 9,500 Wells built, 15,000 Orphans sponsored in Africa).

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Death of the Kuwaiti humanitarian and charitable figure Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sumait
Humanityvoice - 2013-08-15

Kuwaiti pioneer humanitarian activist Dr. A. Al-SumaitKuwaiti pioneer humanitarian activist and charitable figure Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sumait , famously known for his extensive philanthropic works in more than 29 African countries benefiting millions of people in several ways ,has died today at the age of 66 years.

Dr. Abd Al-Rahman Al-Sumait , was born on October 15, 1947, died August 15, 2013) was an Islamic scholar, medical practitioner and Humanitarian from Kuwait . He is also said to have inspired eleven million Africans to convert to Islam.

Philanthropic Efforts :

Dr. Al-Sumait charitable activity in Africa - archivedAbdul Rahman Al Sumait is the founder of the Africa Muslims Agency (new name, Direct Aid), and has worked as it's Secretary General since 1987.

He is also the founder of Kuwait Relief Agency and has worked as CEO since 1987 and coordinator of Health Attaché for the Kuwait Embassy in Kenya.

Following is a list of charity and welfare institutions founded by Al-Sumait:

• Founding member of the Montreal branch of the Muslim Students Society, 1974-1976.

• Founding member, Malawi Muslims Committee -- Kuwait 1980.

• Founding member, Kuwaiti Relief Committee.

• Founding member, International Islamic Charity Authority -- Kuwait.

• Founding member, International Islamic council for Call and Relief -- Kuwait.

• Member of Charity Rescue Society -- Kuwait.

• General Secretary of the African Muslims Committee, 1981 -- 1999.

• Chairman of Direct Aid, 1999 -- 2008 Member of the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society -- Kuwait.

• Editor-in-Chief of Al Kawther Magazine, 1984 until his passing.

• Member of the council of trustees of Islamic Call Organization -- Sudan.

• Member of the council of trustees of Science and Technology University -- Yemen.

• Chairman of the board of Faculty of Education -- Zangbar.

• Chairman of the board of Faculty of Shari'ah and Islamic Studies -- Kenya.

• Chairman of Charity Work Studies Center -- Kuwait



Direct Aid :
In 1981, Al-Sumait founded the Africa Muslim Agency, later renamed as "Direct Aid" society. The society provides extensive humanitarian assistance to impoverished Muslims throughout Africa.

It has built 124 hospitals and dispensaries, 840 schools, 204 Islamic Centers, 214 women training centers and 2,200 mosques.

The society has also established two colleges in Kenya and Zanzibar, offered 200 scholarships to Muslim African students to pursue higher studies in medicine, engineering and technology.

Direct Aid has its offices in 29 African countries. In addition to that, it was considered a General Consultant in the Economical and Social Board of the United Nations in 1998.

Al-Sumait struggled his way through the last few months of his life; traveling from Kuwait to numerous places including Germany in search of medical treatment for his ever worsening medical state.

In this morning of August 15, 2013 it was announced that Al-sumait have failed in his struggle against his heart condition.

One famous saying that was attributed to him , few days before his death was : /I had no doubt that I would not die except at the moment Allah had ordained for me /.

AB.



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