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Who’s Who
Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Sumait
The Story of a True Humanitarian By Bassma Al Toaimi
Profile: Who: Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Sumait Nationality: Kuwaiti Date of Birth: October 15, 1947 Family: Married, blessed with five children Dr. Al Sumait’s Work: Founder and chairman of a branch of the Muslim Physicians Society, United States of America and Canada 1976, East Canada Branch. Founding member of the Montreal branch of the Muslim Students Society, 1974-1976. Founding member, Malawi Muslims Committee – Kuwait 1980 Founding member, Kuwaiti Relief Committee Founding member, International Islamic Charity Authority – Kuwait 22 DESTINATION JEDDAH
Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Sumait is an extraordinary human being who dedicated his life to doing good deeds. This man should be acknowledged and known for the major impact he had on millions of lives, not only in his hometown, but also worldwide. Al Sumait is an Islamic scholar, a medical practitioner, and a role model for all Muslims. Born and raised in Kuwait, he was a qualified doctor specializing in internal diseases and gastroenterology before becoming involved in charity work. He graduated from the University of Baghdad with a BS in Medicine and Surgery, a diploma in Tropical Diseases from the University of Liverpool in 1974, and then completed his postgraduate studies specializing in internal diseases and the digestive system at McGill University in Canada. By the time he was 35 years old, he decided to move and live in Africa, and he dedicated 29 years of his life there with his wife, contributing and helping millions of children with education, starvation, shelter, and religion.
Founding member, International Islamic council for Call and Relief – Kuwait Member of Charity Rescue Society – Kuwait General Secretary of the African Muslims Committee, 1981 – 1999 Chairman of Direct Aid, 1999 – 2008 Member of the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society – Kuwait Editor-in-Chief of Al Kawther Magazine, 1984 until his passing. Member of the council of trustees of Islamic Call Organization – Sudan Member of the council of trustees of Science and Technology University – Yemen Chairman of the board of Faculty of Education – Zangbar Chairman of the board of Faculty of Shari’ah and Islamic Studies – Kenya Chairman of Charity Work Studies Center – Kuwait