The foundation branches in the world
1- Imam Ali (A.S) foundation in London.
A year after the establishment of Imam Ali (A.S)foundation's head branch in the holy city of Qum, it was observed that there is need to open a branch in London for the following reasons: -
1- The strategy of the city in the European continent.
2- For the crowd of Arabs, Iraqis and other Islamic communities over there.
3- To have a linkage with the grand Ayatollah in the holy Najaf.
With this the foundation was successfully established in 1416 A.H. The branch also does the same duty with the head branch in Qum. The branch translate some important books like verdict made easy in worship and transaction, rites of pilgrimage, Jurisprudence issues for the Muslim in the west and Islamic laws, all these books are written by the great Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may Allah preserve him).
Hujjatul Islam sayyid Murtada Kshmiri is the director of the branch.
Address: London-England.
Telephone: 0044 02084598164.
Fax: 0044 02084511072.
Website: www.najaf.org
Email: post@najaf.org
2- Imam Ali (A.S) foundation in Beirut.
Due to the seriousness from Imam Ali (A.S) foundation in Qum, for the fruit and the outcome of the work done in different languages and in order to expand the foundation, the branch in Beirut was successful established in 1417 A.H. This enables the head branch to publish books through its Beirut branch for onward distribution to other Arab countries. It also enables the foundation to benefit from the expert translator over there.
The branch has published the following books: -
1- The root and the principles of Shi'ah in French language.
2- The Islamic reason for Children also in French language.
3- Supplication of Kumayl (Du'a Kumayl) in French language.
4- The Right of women in Islam in Arabic language.
5- Supplication of Kumayl (Du'a Kumayl) in English language.
6- Knowing God in Norway language.
Due to the high demand of the mujtaba magazine which is publish by the head branch of the foundation in Qum, the foundation is deciding to commence publishing and selling of the magazine to other Arab and Gulf countries.
The foundation has also established another section which translated in Spanish language headed by Sheikh Mualimi Zadah.
They have so far translated the following books: -
1- The guided leaders.
2- Jesus son of Mary and the Qur'an.
3- Discourse on Right.
4- The Psalm of Imam Sajjad.
5- The Imamiya Doctrine.
6- Supplication of Kumayl and Sabah.
7- Current issues vol. 1&2 from the verdict of great Ayatollah Sisitani (may preserve him).
8- Nurul Hikma magazine.
Address: Beirut- Lebanon.
Telephone: 009611541431.
Fax: 009611541431.
3- Imam Ali (A.S) foundation in Kenya.
The branch was established after consulting Sayyid Murtada al-Murtada in Nairobi in order to take the responsibility of translating mujtaba magazine in English language and distributing them to the English speaking countries. This has been so far done and it was highly welcome in European, American and African countries.
18 editions of this magazine have been published and the recent one was in Safar 1424 A.H.
The foundation has translated some stories concerning Martyr Bintul Huda in English language.
4- Imam Ali (A.S) foundation in Turkey:
This branch has translated 4 editions of mujtaba magazine and some other books was also translated into Turkish (Istanbul) language like Book of Pilgrimage.
There are other branches of Imam Ali (A.S) foundation in another location:
5- Imam Ali (A.S) foundation in Munteryar- Canada.
6- Imam Ali (A.S) foundation in Bangkok- Thailand.
7- Imam Ali (A.S) foundation in Amsterdam Holand.
8- Imam Ali (A.S) foundation in Paris- France.