To complete his humanitarian progress and development programs, The Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Sheikh Abdel latif Derian, has opened a medical Centre the ‘'Zakat Medical Centre’’ that affiliated to the Zakat Fund in Lebanon in Tarik al Jadida.
The event was attended by the representative of the President Saad Al Hariri Mr. Basher Itani headed the delegation of ‘Tayar Al Mustaqbal’, the MP Ammar Houry, former MP Bahaa Itani, Colonel Basem ouwaidat, the representative of the General Director of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Ibrahim Basbous, representatives of the Embassy of the UAE Muslim Mansour and the Embassy of Egypt Mohamed Hanafi, President of ‘ Makassed’ Association Amin Daouk, Representative of the General Secretary of ‘Tayar Al Mustaqbal’ Adnan Fakhani Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zakat Fund Imad Itani, Head of Women's Department in Zakat Fund Najwa Ramadan, Representative of the Head of the ‘Al-Hiwar Al-Watany ‘Party Fuad Makhzoumi General Director of the Foundation Samer Safeh , Chairman of the Administrative and Financial Committee of the Shari'a Council Bassam Barghout Chairman of the Council of the Mayor of’ the Social institutions of Mohammed Khaled’ Wassim Wazzan and members of the Council, the head of the relief and humanitarian aid in Dar al-Fatwa Riyad Itani, member of Awqaf administrative board of Beirut Hassan Kashli .
At the beginning, the Fund's General Director Zuheir Kebbi said: the Zakat Fund in Lebanon is a humanitarian, relief, developmental and charitable institution that bring goodness and generosity all over the country, it aims to stand alongside the most needy social sectors; Such as orphans, widows, the infirm, the sick, the poor people , people with special needs and needy families, it work with high efficiency with the aim of achieving solidarity and compassion, humanitarian and psychological security and social security and provide good for others through many programs, projects and services'
He continued : 'Zakat Medical Centre aims to provide the best medical services by the most skilled doctors through the latest machines and advanced devices at very encouraging prices, this centre, which we liked to be in this region specifically to help our people and their neighbours in other regions.
AL-Mufti Derian
Mufti Derian said: Firstly I greet you all from the heart of Beirut, from the precious ‘new road region’, this region that maintained of its Arabism, patriotism and Islamism. It gave a lot to Beirut, and to Lebanon,
He continued: 'Gentlemen, we open today the Zakat Medical Centre in the middle of this region which need to provide a lot of Necessary achievements ,we have to embrace it, and do more humanitarian and development work for the benefit of its people and for the living heart of Beirut; ‘’Al-Tariq Al-jadeda‘’ region .'
He added: ' this distinguished institution of its performance, transparency, credibility made a new achievement, this institution is ‘’the Zakat Fund ‘’ which maintains the quality in its performance of helping poor and needy, establishing a several projects across the entire country as well. On the other hand we are facing great challenges and the foremost are poverty, destitution and health, considering that these issues are weaken our societies, but we have to face them with much of stability, ability and commitment; our first concern is seeking Almighty satisfaction and the second is that our people are safe and well, health and happiness'.
The Grand Mufti of Derian included: 'everyone knows very well that Dar al-Fatwa is a national, Islamic, Arab and humanitarian institution, It will remain keen on the Islamic and national principles. This house has been and will continue to be a Defender of the rights of Muslims and the rights of the Lebanese, this house will never overdue presenting any attitude, or statement that strengthens Muslims and the Lebanese. '