Khaled Al-Ruwaisheed, may God have mercy on him, was a prominent figure among the founders of the Islamic Guidance Society in 1950 in the Markhab area, and one of the first founders of the Zakat Committees, and one of the founders of the Social Reform Society in the early sixties, known for his high ethics and advocacy activities.
His Upbringing and Education
Khaled Ahmed Al-Ruwaisheed was born in 1929 in Saka Anza in Al- Qibla area, and he studied the early stages of education under Sheikh Qasim Hamada, where the study and curriculum were modest.
One of the founders of the Islamic Guidance Society in 1950 and the Zakat Committees and the Social Reform Society
His Work and Positions
Al-Ruwaisheed was among the pioneers of the founders with a group of Kuwaiti men for the Islamic Guidance Society in 1950 in the Markhab area.
He was also one of the first founders of the Zakat Committees, especially the Al-Aban Zakat Committee, and one of the founders of the Social Reform Society in the early sixties.
He worked in the warehouse department of the Ministry of Education, then moved to the Zakat Committee in the Ministry of Awqaf, and then to the Zakat House.
His Prominent Qualities
He had a mass of high ethics, which made anyone he met respect and admire him. He carried dignity and good conduct, was quiet, and only spoke when asked. His high aspirations embarrassed the youth, as he actively participated despite his age in all advocacy activities.
His Islamic belief, seriousness, and calm demeanor greatly impacted the education of his sons and daughters, and his emotional qualities were the biggest factor in nurturing them with Islamic values and ethics.
His Advocacy Work
When his uncle Abdul Aziz Al-Mutaw, may Allah have mercy on him, established the Islamic Guidance Society in 1950 in the Markhab area, Khaled Al-Ruwaisheed was among the founders, along with a group of Kuwaiti men at that time, such as Abdul Aziz Al-Mazini, Yusuf Bin Isa Al-Qinaei, Mohammed Al-Adasani, Khalid Saud Al-Fahid, and Abdullah Sultan Al-Kalib. He was also one of the first founders of the Zakat Committees, especially the Al-Aban Zakat Committee chaired by Sheikh Tayseer Al-Jumaili.
His death
Al-Ruwaisheed passed away at the age of 79, in the month of Ramadan / October 20, 2005.
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(1) From the book "Al-Wafa Al-Surah for Biography of Reform Men" - The First Group.