User:Adilkarods/Islamic Research & Educational Foundation

ISLAMIC RESEARCH & EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION: Is the 1st, FULL TIME ISLAMIC DA'WAH and Educational Foundation of Hyderabad. Was established in February, 1998, as a Government of Andhra Pradesh, India, registered [No: 1022/A.P./98], non-profit, charitable, EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. IREF is not a branch of any other organization or foundation.

Mission Of IREF: Is to globally serve mankind by serving Islam through Islamic Da'wah, i.e. promoting Islam in the right perspective to Muslims and non - Muslims alike. Clarifying their misconceptions and answering their allegations against Islam in the light of The Glorious Qur'an and authentic Sunna'h of last Messenger of Allah, Muhammad [Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam], as understood and practiced by His male and female Companions [Razi Allahu Ta'la Anhum Ajmayeen]. Strive to approach all sections of the globally pluralistic human society of our time to educate them about Islam optimistically and rationally, in order to persuade the Peaceful and Divine Truth of Islam through logic, reasoning and scientific understanding.

EXPERTIZATION: IREF uses Comparative Religion, logic, reasoning, scientific understanding ; all this and more in compatibility with The Glorious Qur'an and Authentic Ahadees [Sayings and Teachings of The Last Prophet of The Only Al-Mighty God Allah, i.e. Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam)], as understood and practiced by the Sahaaba Akraam [Razi-Allah-u-Ta'la Anhum Ajmayeen ].

Founder President:''' Br. Imran''' , is the Founder President and Chief Exponent of all Da'wah and Educational Activities at IREF. He steers the Islamic Da'wah activities by inviting or accepting invitations for Public Debates, Dialogues, Symposia, Seminars, Inter-Faith meetings, Lectures, Question & Answer Sessions on Islam and comparative religion etc. Hitherto he has delivered several English and Urdu talks Nationally and Internationally, including, United States of America, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

DA'WAH ACTIVITIES: Include regular programs [almost daily] at the office place of IREF as well as programs organized outside IREF on local, national and international level, in the form of Lectures, Debates, Inter-Faith and Inter-Religious Dialogues and Discussions, Symposia, Seminars etc.

WOMEN SECTION: IREF has a separate and exclusive women section managed by Sis. Amtul Mateen, wife of Br. Imran. She is a leading speaker in English and Urdu on Islam and comparative religion and the Manager Administration, Women Section, IREF. The women section have all facilities that are similar to the IREF brothers' section, that includes reading room, books' library, video library, audio and video set up etc. Muslim and non-Muslim women feel secured and comfortable to actively participate in all activities conducted at IREF.

CHILDREN SECTION: Has a wide collection of Islamic books and toys for children. Many children force their parents to take them to IREF due to the ambience that comforts children at IREF.

FACILITIES AT OFFICE: Include a reading room with selected books on Islam and comparative religion in various languages. Translations of Qur'an by various translators in English, Urdu and Telugu and also books on the sayings of Muhammad (S) like Sahih Buqari, Sahih Muslim etc., are available. Books on Islam and Science, Islam and Society etc., are also available. Videos of world renowned orators on Islam and comparative religion like Br. Imran, Sis. Amtul Mateen, Dr. Zakir Naik, Shaikh Ahmed Deedat [late] and few other renowned orators of the same like are available to watch free at the IREF or to hire / purchase them. A computer room with video editing and DVD/Cd duplication facility, washrooms, ablution facility, air-conditioned lecture hall/s are available. Trained and disciplined staff catering Islamic needs of visitors on both brother / sister sides. [Official Website]