A Doctor Healing the Poor
Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sumait, a Kuwaiti doctor, dedicated his life to charitable work and Islamic da’wa (preaching) in Africa, spending three decades transforming the lives of its people.

Early Life
Born in Kuwait in 1947, Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Hamoud Al-Sumait grew up deeply religious and passionate about reading. From a young age, he developed a love for acts of charity and goodness.

Dedication to Charitable Work
Before dedicating himself to charity work in Africa, Al-Sumait worked as a specialist doctor in hospitals in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Kuwait.

Founding the Largest Charitable Organization in Africa
Al-Sumait founded “Direct Aid Association” (formerly African Muslims Agency), which has become the largest charitable organization in Africa. Over half a million students study in its educational institutions.

Direct Aid’s Achievements
Direct Aid owns more than four universities and has dug 8,600 wells. Additionally, it has prepared and trained over 4,000 preachers and teachers.

Serving Humanity
In his charitable work, Dr. Al-Sumait did not distinguish between Muslims and non-Muslims; his goal was to serve all of humanity.

His Publications
Dr. Al-Sumait authored several books in which he documented his experiences and observations in Africa. His most notable works include “Labyyak Africa Book” and “Journey of Good in Africa.”

King Faisal Prize
He was awarded the King Faisal International Prize for serving Islam and donated the prize money to establish an educational endowment for Africa.

Over 10 Million Conversions to Islam
Dr. Al-Sumait was instrumental in the conversion of more than 10 million people to Islam in Africa. He left behind a legacy of charitable and preaching projects that continue to serve communities.

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