Historical overview

The Islamic Charitable Association of Deir Atiyah

The association was founded at the beginning of the twentieth century by the late distinguished scholar Sheikh Abdul Qader Al-Qassab, coinciding with the establishment and construction of the Sharia School, which was later named after him.

From its earliest days, the association’s mission was to support students pursuing religious knowledge and to care for the poor and needy by standing alongside them and helping alleviate their hardships.

The association was officially registered with the relevant authorities in 1938 and was formally recognized under registration number 332 in 1960, making it one of the earliest and oldest charitable associations in the country.

Chairmen of the Board of Directors

Following the passing of the founder, the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors was held successively by:

Abdul Ali Al-Qassab (1950 – 1965)

Haj Mohammed Reda Al-Tajjar (1965 – 1981)

Dr. Mohammed Al-Zuhaili (1981 – 1999)

Mr. Abdul Basit Al-Qassab (1999 – 2014)

Engineer Mustafa Bakir (2014 – Present)

Distinguished Contributors

Several members of the Board of Directors who served the association throughout its history also left a clear and positive impact on its work. Among them, for example:

The late Mohammed Al-Tajjar (Abu Mowafaq)

The late Mr. Khaled Abdul Salam

The late Haj Abdul Karim Al-Tajjar (Abu Mamoun)

and many others.

Educational and Social Contributions

The association has played an important role in caring for the poor and supporting students seeking education. It also established a kindergarten, which later expanded and developed its facilities.

The kindergarten was No. 5 in Damascus Governorate and was established in 1967, making it one of the early and long-standing educational institutions in the region.