The Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut was established a century and a quarter of a century ago, 1295 hijri - 1878 gregorian. It is a non- profit philanthropic Islamic association aiming at constructing a distinguished makassed community, built on sublime values and proud of its nationality.

The Makassed functions on the principle that religious faith is very important in the process of raising its generations and developing its community's capabilities. It, thus, spreads conservative Islamic thought through its different institutions, offers distinctive education, provides medical care, medical and social services all of which are partially subsidized in order to be attainable by all.