Organizational Structure and Administrative Framework
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3 min read • Smart built-in readerThe General Assembly
Encompassing all scholars, preachers, and mosque imams affiliated with the Association from across Lebanon's diverse regions (Beirut, Tripoli and the North, Sidon and the South, the Bekaa, and Akkar), it functions as the general assembly and the foundational legislative authority.
- Endorsing the internal bylaws and fundamental amendments.
- Electing representatives to the Shura Council.
- Participating in general scholarly forums and conferences.
The Shura Council
Constituting the supreme executive, directive, and oversight authority, it comprises a distinguished cadre of senior scholars, jurists, and notable figures representing the various governorates and scholarly currents.
- Charting the Association's overarching policies and strategic directions.
- Approving strategic plans and budgets.
- Monitoring and holding accountable the work of the Executive Administrative Bureau.
- Endorsing pivotal decisions and positions.
Executive Office
The executive body charged with managing day-to-day operations, implementing strategic plans, and overseeing activities and files. It is composed of the Office Director alongside the heads of the specialized offices and committees.
- Directing daily executive and field operations.
- Monitoring the work of specialized committees and offices.
- Issuing official statements and managing outreach and relations.
Specialized Offices and Committees
| Office / Committee | Scope of Work and Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Media Office | Managing institutional presence and public image, overseeing the official website and digital platforms, liaising with media outlets and journalists, drafting and disseminating official statements, and curating the institutional archive. |
| Scientific and Sharia Committee | Examining contemporary issues and emerging questions, issuing jurisprudential opinions and foundational position papers, organizing scholarly Sharia programs, and supervising academic research and studies. |
| Public Relations and Outreach Committee | Building and cultivating relations with the Dar al-Ifta, Islamic institutions, scholarly associations, national stakeholders and civic actors, as well as humanitarian organizations. |
| Social and Humanitarian Committee | Overseeing relief operations and displaced persons' affairs, conducting humanitarian mediations to prevent bloodshed and safeguard detainees, supporting imams and preachers, and advancing grassroots community initiatives. |
| Committee for the Defense of the Oppressed | Monitoring the cases of detained Islamists and prisoners of conscience, documenting violations and politically motivated arrests, and advocating for judicial reform and the swift delivery of justice. |