Rashaya Endowments Directorate
Rashaya Endowments Directorate
وَقُلِ اعْمَلُوا فَسَيَرَى اللَّهُ عَمَلَكُمْ وَرَسُولُهُ وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ وَسَتُرَدُّونَ إِلَىٰ عَالِمِ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ فَيُنَبِّئُكُمْ بِمَا كُنْتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ.
Who we are
Rashaya Endowments Directorate
The Rashaya Endowments Directorate was established by resolution of the Higher Islamic Sharia Council. It operates under Dar Al-Fatwa in Rashaya District, under the patronage of the Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Sheikh Dr Abdullatif Derian, with the direct guidance of the Mufti of Rashaya, Professor Dr Sheikh Wafik Hijazi, and under the administration of Sheikh Dr Hussein Kassem Ahmad.
The Directorate oversees mosques, imams, muezzins, Quran and Sunnah memorisation centres, religious education in schools, educational programmes and community activities. It also develops and invests endowment properties to advance sustainability, self-sufficiency and public benefit.
The Directorate advances an institutional approach grounded in transparency, integration and partnership with local communities, safeguarding the endowment trust and turning it into lasting public benefit.
We believe that the endowment is a strategic instrument for shaping the future—moving from asking to giving, enabling the community and creating lasting impact.
Our scope
One integrated system of facilities and programmes
The Directorate manages religious, educational and endowment programmes that serve the community and strengthen its spiritual, civic and developmental mission through an institutional approach.
Mosques and their imams
Caring for mosque affairs and needs, and supporting imams, muezzins and staff so each mosque can fulfil its role in worship, education, guidance and community reform.
Quran and Sunnah centres
Developing learning centres that connect young generations with the Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah while nurturing faith, character and knowledge.
Religious education in schools
Supporting balanced religious education that combines sound Islamic understanding with knowledge, personal development and responsible conduct.
Summer learning programmes
Safe and engaging programmes for young people that bring together purposeful recreation, faith, character and practical learning.
Endowment properties and investment
Managing and developing endowment assets to achieve financial sustainability and fund the Directorate’s religious, educational and community services.
Cemeteries and facilities
Supervising and maintaining cemetery facilities in a manner that preserves their sanctity and serves local families with dignity.
- m² of endowment property
- 400,000
- endowment properties recovered
- 6
- increase in imam support
- ×13
- estimated annual investment return
- $800,000
Villages, mosques and centres
A lasting presence across Rashaya District
The Directorate serves Sunni Muslim communities across a network of Rashaya villages through faith, education, community development and sustainable endowment investment.
Together, we build generations that contribute
Our work supports a cohesive community, a united country and a shared future for the generations to come.
- Majdel Balhis
- Salsata – Nabi Safa
- Kfar Danis
- Al-Rafid
- Kherbet Rouha
- Al-Bireh
- Mdoukha
- Ain Arab
- Aita Al Fakhar
- Bakka
Our operating model
Education and development move together
Our connected systems bring together religious stewardship, human development, endowment growth and meaningful community service.
Religious stewardship
Supporting mosques, imams and muezzins, and organising lessons and programmes that advance a balanced Islamic understanding and responsible citizenship.
Education and community
Overseeing Quran and Sunnah centres, religious education, summer programmes and community activities for children and young people.
Development and investment
Developing endowment assets and sustainable investments that reliably fund religious, educational and community services.
From the blog
Knowledge that informs and a message that builds
Articles exploring the endowment mission, mosque stewardship, Quranic education and community development across Rashaya.
Awqaf: protecting the asset, creating lasting impact
An endowment protects its entrusted asset and turns its benefit into lasting religious, educational and social impact. Read article
The mosque at the heart of village life
A mosque fulfils its role by bringing together worship, learning, guidance and service in a living relationship with its community. Read article
Quranic centres: an integrated learning environment
Quranic education brings together accurate recitation, memorisation, age-appropriate understanding, character and a safe learning environment. Read articleNews and initiatives
The latest from Rashaya Endowments
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Reports and publications
Documented impact, openly available
Read or download the latest reports, annual achievements and publications documenting the Directorate’s work and impact.
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2025 achievements
A Year of Giving — 2025 Achievements
A concise record of Awqaf Rashaya’s principal achievements, initiatives and projects during 2025.
Take part in the endowment journey
Your contribution today can become a lasting gift and open new possibilities for Rashaya’s future generations.