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'''All-Ukrainian Association Social Organizations (AUASO) «Alraid»'''&nbsp;is the first Ukrainian association of Muslim [[Non-governmental organization|public organizations]].

All-Ukrainian Association Social Organizations «Alraid»&nbsp;is a non-profit organization involved in cultural, educational, and charitable activities, providing aid to Ukrainian citizens irrespective of their religion.

== Title ==
«Alraid» ({{lang-ar|الرائد}})&nbsp;means pioneer, advanced, ahead, leader.<ref name="hist">{{cite web
 |url          = http://www.arraid.org/en/taxonomy/term/433
 |title        = History
 |website      = www.arraid.org/en
 |publisher    = AUASO «Alraid»
 |access-date =15 February 2015
}}</ref>

In 1997, the organization was registered under the title of "Arraid", which is a more correct transcription of the [[Arabic language|Arabic]] word {{lang-ar|الرائد}} in accordance with the conversion rule of the definite article "al" depending on whether the next letter is [[Sun and moon letters|"solar"]]. In the case of Alraid, "al" is pronounced as "Ar" because the following letter is "r", which is considered "solar". However, during the re-registration of the organization in 2008, which was associated with the status change from regional to national, in accordance with legal requirements it had to choose a unique name. In order not to lose the connection with its own history and keep the brand, it was decided to translate the word literally, i.e., leaving the definite article "al" without conversion.

== History ==

The Association was established in 1997 by foreign student believers from Islamic countries, according to the official website. Initially (in 1997), the Association incorporated only 4 social organizations and functioned as an inter-regional organization, and after re-registration in 2008, changed its status to All-Ukrainian. Today, the Association "Alraid" incorporates as many as 20 social organizations.<ref name="hist" />

=== Management ===
In different years, the Association was headed by:<ref name="hist" />
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! Years
! President
! Chairman of the Revision Commission
|-
|1997-1999 ||Muadh Abu Obeida ||
|-class="dark"
|2000-2005
|Farouk Ashur
|
|-
|2005-2012
|Ismail Kadi
|
|-class="dark"
|2012–present time
|Bassil Mareeі
|Seyran Aryfov
|}

== Goal and Objectives ==
*Introducing Islamic and Arabic cultures to Ukrainian society;
*strengthening friendship and relations between citizens of different nationalities;
*the upbringing of a moral, spiritual, and cultural individual;
*contributing to the development of scientific, cultural, and sporting links with NGOs and citizens;
*helping students with their problems and assisting in the adaptation of foreigners to Ukrainian society.

== Structure ==
Eight departments work to ensure the efficient operation of the Association. Each of them performs certain tasks set by the Board of AUASO "Alraid":<ref>{{cite web
 |url          =http://www.arraid.org/en/taxonomy/term/449
 |title        = Departments
 |website      = www.arraid.org/en
 |publisher    = AUASO «Alraid»
 |access-date =15 February 2015
}}</ref>
# The General Secretariat;
# Information Department;
# PR Department;
# Publishing Department;
# Cultural Department;
# Department on Family Affairs;
# Islamic Culture Department;
# Department of External Relations and Projects.

=== Branches ===
The organization consists of ten Islamic cultural centers (ICCs) and the Crimean and Donbass branches:<ref name="hist" /><ref name="centry">{{cite web
 |url          =http://www.arraid.org/en/islamic_centers
 |title        = Islamic centers
 |website      = www.arraid.org/en
 |publisher    = AUASO «Alraid»
 |access-date =15 February 2015
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
 |url          = http://www.arraid.org/en/taxonomy/term/477
 |title        = Association branches
 |website      = www.arraid.org/en
 |publisher    = AUASO «Alraid»
 |access-date =15 February 2015
}}</ref>

# [[Islamic cultural center - mosque in Kyiv]]
# [[Islamic cultural center in Vinnytsia]]
# [[Islamic cultural center in Zaporizhia]]
# [[Islamic cultural center in Donetsk]]
# [[ІIslamic cultural center in Kharkiv]]
# [[Islamic cultural center in Luhansk]]
# [[Islamic cultural center in Odessa]]
# [[Islamic cultural center in Simferopol]]
# [[Islamic cultural center named after Muhammad Asad in Lviv]]
# [[Islamic cultural center in Dnipropetrovsk]]
The centers have prayer rooms and conference halls, internet clubs, sports training halls and sports grounds, and libraries with fully accessible literature about Islam and the cultures of Muslim countries. Anyone interested in the Arabic language and Islamic culture can attend Sunday schools.

The building of the Kyiv Islamic Cultural Center accommodates the main office of Alraid, while the building in Simferopol houses its Crimean branch and the Center for Free Professional Courses for Women (dressmaking, hairdressing, and computer literacy). Islamic cultural centers have their own regional social organizations associated with Alraid, which organize various activities for men, women, teenagers, and children.

== Activities ==
The core activities of the Association lie in conveying authentic and reliable information about Islam to Ukrainians, maintaining intercultural and interfaith dialogue, and enhancing the education level of Ukrainian Muslims.
*Cultural and educational (activities of Islamic public cultural centers, events devoted to various themes, and video, audio, online, and printed products)
*Dialogue of religions and cultures (building bridges for mutual understanding, coexistence, and tolerance)
*Upbringing (propagation of human values, goodness and mercy, humanism and justice, a healthy way of life, and fostering a full-fledged personality who is an active community member)
*Charity (charitable projects and activities, orphan care, and social aid for the needy).

=== Educational activity ===
Local organizations of the Association «Alraid» have free Sunday schools teaching Arabic and introducing Islamic culture. Everyone can become a student, regardless of religion, nationality, and age.

Frequent guests at multiple events of Alraid held in Islamic centers include leaders of regional Muslim communities from Ukraine and the New Independent States, embassy staff, political, scientific, and cultural elites, students from university departments of religious, Oriental, and Arabic studies, and people of various faiths. This confirms the broad recognition of the centers' important role in the cultural dialogue between West and East.

====  Information and Publishing Sphere ====
To encourage constructive dialogue and collaboration among people of various religions and nationalities, printed and electronic resources were created. These resources consist of children's literature, literature for women, and information portals such as [http://www.islam.com.ua/ «Islam for all»] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110101232145/http://www.islam.com.ua/ |date=2011-01-01 }} <ref name="infovydav">{{cite web
 |url          = http://www.arraid.org/en/taxonomy/term/416
 |title        = Information and Publishing Sphere
 |website      = www.arraid.org/en
 |publisher    = AUASO «Alraid»
 |access-date  = 15 February 2015
}}</ref> and [http://islam.in.ua/ «Islam in Ukraine»].<ref>{{cite web
 |url          = http://www.arraid.org/en/node/4285
 |title        = Renovated Version Of "Islam In Ukraine" Launched
 |website      = www.arraid.org/en
 |publisher    = AUASO «Alraid»
 |access-date =15 February 2015
}}</ref> Some publications are also available in electronic form. The books can be found for free on the website «Islam for all».<ref>{{cite web
 |url     =http://www.islam.com.ua/medias/books
 |title     =Books
 |website     =www.islam.com.ua
 |publisher     =«Islam for all»
 |access-date     =18 February 2015
 |archive-date     =17 March 2016
 |archive-url     =https://web.archive.org/web/20160317194235/http://islam.com.ua/medias/books
 |dead-url     =yes
 }}</ref> 
The monthly newspaper "Arraid" in Russian is published for free distribution across Ukraine. The newspaper is an official edition of the Association. Its contents are also available in electronic form.<ref name="infovydav" />

=== Dialogue of religions & cultures ===
Association members are actively involved in meetings, round tables, and conferences held in various Ukrainian cities and devoted to interfaith dialogue. Also, the Islamic cultural centers of Kyiv, Crimea, and Kharkiv are frequently visited by representatives of other confessions.

=== Charity ===
Thanks to the financial help of "Alraìd", 400 artesian wells and reservoirs were drilled and equipped, supplying drinking water to many areas of steppe Crimea.
"Alraìd" takes care of almost 1500 orphans, providing them with both financial and moral support.
"Alraìd" has implemented a project in Crimea for the construction of greenhouses. More than 150 poor families managed to strengthen their financial position by starting their own businesses.

===  International cooperation ===
The Association "Alraid" is a member of the Federation of Islamic Organizations in Europe (FIOE), the Forum of European Muslim Youth and Student Organizations (FEMYSO),<ref>{{cite web
 |url          = http://www.femyso.org/about/members/alraid
 |title        = Alraid
 |website      = www.femyso.org
 |publisher    = FEMYSO
 |access-date =28 January 2016
}}</ref> and the International Islamic Forum of Student Organizations (IIFSO). 
The Association actively participates in events promoting peace and cohesion not only in Ukraine but also on the international scene, including various seminars, round tables, and conferences organized by the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC), FEMYSO, and other international organizations.

The Islamic cultural centers of «Alraid» are visited by scientists, public activists, and leading professionals in Shariah studies. 
In 2009, the President of FIOE, Chakib Ben Makhlouf, and renowned Islamic scholar and member of the European Council for Fatwa and Research (ECFR), Jamal Badawi, delivered a number of lectures on gender issues and the relationship between European Muslims and representatives of other religions.

== Awards ==

In 2010, the Association "Alraìd" became the laureate of the international project "Heritage" in the category "public activity" for its significant contribution to the strengthening of peace and harmony in Ukraine, the spread of universal values of goodness, mercy, humanism, tolerance, and justice, the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, and the upbringing of well-rounded individuals.

==See also==

[[Islam in Ukraine]]

== External links ==
{{Official website|www.arraid.org/en|AUASO «Alraid»}}
* [http://risu.org.ua/en/index/all_news/other_confessions/islam/40383/ Spiritual Board of Muslims of Ukraine 'Umma' and All-Ukrainian Association 'Alraid' condemn terrorist act in Domodedovo]
* [http://risu.org.ua/en/index/all_news/other_confessions/islam/42056/ Number of Mosques in Ukraine Increased by 50% in Three Years]

== References ==
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[[Category:Islam in Ukraine]]
[[Category:Islamic organizations]] {{Source Wikipedia}}