PROFILE
Al-Quds Foundation Malaysia YAYASAN AL-QUDS MALAYSIA
“ Glory to (Allah) Who did take His servant for a Journey by night from the Sacred Mosque to the farthest Mosque, whose precincts We did bless, in order that we show him some of Our Signs: surely (Allah) is the Hearing, the Seeing.� (Surat al-Israa: 1)
PREFACE Dr. Sharif Amin Abu Shammalah .
CEO, Al-Quds Foundation Malaysia
Undoubtedly, the city of Al-Quds holds a central position amongst Muslims and Christians; it is the heart of the Holy Land and it stems its sanctity from Masjid al-Aqsa -the third holiest site in Islam- the milestone of the Isra’ and Mi'raj journey, as it's highly sacred amongst Christians due to several holy shrines such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. However, the city has been witnessing over the last years a fierce offensive of Judaization, especially after the Zionist occupation of east Jerusalem in 1967; a relentless effort to blur its cultural identity and eliminate the Palestinian presence; Islamic and Christian, not to mention, the occupation’ s aspiration and calls to build the “ temple”synagogue upon the rubbles of Masjid Al-Aqsa, which constitutes a flagrant violation of the international law.
Therefore, and in order to preserve the rights of Muslims as well as other peoples in al-Quds and al-Aqsa, and to maintain the Malaysians’ presence in al-Quds, Al-Quds Foundation Malaysia (QFM) was launched by popular initiative and official support as an NGO that was officially registered in 2012, and ever since has been working tirelessly to unite the hearts and hands of the Malaysian people to establish a new era of joint actions towards the issue of al-Quds and Palestine. During the march of QFM, it sought to achieve its goals and objectives of promoting the cause of al-Quds amongst the Malaysian people and to mobilize efforts and capacities to support and consolidate with the steadfastness of the people of al-Quds through a variety of programs and means. QFM aspires to be in the lead of advocating for and attracting attention towards the issue of al-Quds; through developing and expanding existing programs and creating new projects to include all different segments of society, and to be the locomotive of the works for al-Quds in the region.
VISION To be the leading organization in Al-Quds's affairs.
MISSION To promote the cause of Al-Quds amongst the Malaysian people and to mobilize the efforts and capacities to support the steadfastness of the people of Al-Quds, through mutual work and collaboration.
OBJECTIVES Accurately introduce and inform the issue of Al-Quds and Masjid Al-Aqsa. Mobilize individual and institutional capacities toward the issue of Al-Quds. Financially and informatively support the steadfastness of the people of Al-Quds. o Reveal the brutal practices of the Israeli occupation against Al-Quds and its Islamic and Christian sanctities.
ORGNIZATIONAL CHART Board of Dircetors CEO Secretariat Finance and Administration
Public Relations
Training and Raising Awareness
Media
Projects and Funds
Staff Affairs
Networking
Courses
Social Media
Resources Devolopments
Administrative Affairs
Activites and Events
Research and Publications
Media Production
Projects
Financal Affairs
Website
Leading Programs and Activites
* Training and Education QFM regularly holds general and specialized seminars, conferences and lectures, as well as workshops, training courses and intellectual discussions. QFM is always keen to host different groups of relevant scholars and specialists in Al-Quds studies. The foundation awards studie several certificates including: Introduction to Al-Quds Studies, Advance Course on Al-Quds Studies, Training of Trainers, and Al-Quds Ambassadors
* Cooperation and Networking QFM launches and adopts domestic and international initiatives and campaigns, and is working to gather the efforts of the Malaysian institutions and groups towards Al-Quds and Masjid Al-Aqsa. In addition, QFM regularly holds meetings with officials and government bodies to provide them with the latest updates in regards of Al-Qud
* Information QFM is one of the leading media sources on Palestine in Malaysia. QFM provides daily news and articles on Palestine, and accurately reports the Israeli violations and attacks against Al-Quds and Masjid al-Aqsa through its website, social media, daily briefings and periodic reports.
* Media Production QFM produces and publishes informative and educational videos as well as infographics. It also produces Malaysian translations for a number of distinctive videos related to the reality of Al-Quds and the suffering of its people and their steadfastness, as part of cooperation among QFM and other institutions such as Al-Quds International Institution and Qpress.
* Fund Raising In light of the escalated attacks against Masjid al-Aqsa and the murabitin in Al-Quds, and the increased need to support their steadfastness, QFM organizes frequently fundraising campaigns as it also receives unconditional donations from institutions and individuals. The collected donations are then delivered safely to al-Quds through QFM partner institutions in Beirut and Al-Quds. QFM has a set of projects that cover the needs of the city and the people in need. Our projects are represented in four categories: protection of the holy sites, education, housing, and social empowerment.
* Performances and Exhibitions As it seeks to achieve its goal of public awareness, QFM performs shows (FLASH MOB) that illustrates the Israeli attacks against Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa. It also provides educational exhibits at universities and grand Masjids. During these exhibits, QFM offers a variety of souvenirs which connects people with Al-Quds.
* Publications QFM regularly prints and distributes booklets, brochures, facts sheets, posters, as well as the annual calendar
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