MORAJ SL Appoints Sheikh Ibrahim Barrie as Chairman of the Advisory Council
The Board and Executive Management of the Muslim Organisation for Rights, Advocacy & Justice (MORAJ) are pleased to announce the appointment of Sheikh Ibrahim Barrie as the Chairman of the MORAJ Advisory Council.
This appointment marks an important milestone in the growth and institutional development of MORAJ as it strengthens its governance structure and reinforces its commitment to promoting justice, defending rights, advocating for religious freedom, and contributing to peace and national development in Sierra Leone.
Sheikh Ibrahim Barrie is one of Sierra Leone’s most respected Islamic scholars, public religious leaders, media professionals, and advocates for peace, interfaith dialogue, and national development. His wealth of experience in religious leadership, public policy, media, humanitarian service, and community engagement makes him exceptionally qualified to guide MORAJ in fulfilling its mission and strategic objectives.
As Chairman of the Advisory Council, Sheikh Barrie will lead a distinguished team of advisors that will comprise individuals of high integrity, professional excellence, and national standing, bringing together expertise from various sectors, including:
●Islamic scholars
●Legal practitioners
●Lawmakers and public policy experts
●Community and regional leaders
●Human rights advocates
●Law enforcement professionals
●Academics
●Other distinguished professionals whose knowledge and experience will contribute to advancing MORAJ’s mission.
The MORAJ Advisory Council serves as the organisation’s key advisory body and is mandated to:
1.Ensure that MORAJ’s policies, programmes, and operations comply with the Constitution of Sierra Leone, applicable laws, and Islamic ethical principles.
2.Provide strategic guidance and expert advice on sensitive cases, legal reforms, etc.
3.Support, strengthen, and safeguard the interests, integrity, reputation, and independence of MORAJ.
4.Contribute to reviewing organisational reports, policies, strategic plans, and major initiatives, and provide recommendations.
The Board expressed its confidence that Sheikh Ibrahim Barrie’s wisdom, integrity, extensive experience, and longstanding commitment to justice, peace, religious harmony, and national development will provide invaluable leadership to the Advisory Council and greatly enhance MORAJ’s efforts to protect rights, advocate for justice, promote religious freedom, and strengthen civic engagement across Sierra Leone.
MORAJ SL warmly welcomes Sheikh Ibrahim Barrie to this important leadership position and looks forward to benefiting from his guidance and counsel as the organisation works towards building a more just, peaceful, tolerant, and inclusive society.
*ABOUT SHEIKH IBRAHIM BARRIE.*
Sheikh Ibrahim Barrie is a respected Sierra Leonean Islamic scholar, educator, media professional, and public religious leader. He currently serves as the National Secretary General of the Supreme Islamic Council of the Republic of Sierra Leone SICSL
He is also an Executive Member of the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL), where he represents the Muslim community in promoting interfaith dialogue, national peace-building, religious tolerance, and social cohesion.
Through the Council, he has actively participated in national discussions and initiatives relating to:
Religious freedom and tolerance.
National unity and peaceful coexistence.
Constitutional and legal matters affecting religious communities.
Prevention of religious extremism and the promotion of dialogue among different faiths.
In recognition of his experience in media and public communication, Sheikh Ibrahim Barrie serves as a Commissioner of the Independent Media Commission (IMC), representing the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone. In this capacity, he contributes to the promotion of responsible journalism, ethical broadcasting, media regulation, and the protection of press freedom in Sierra Leone.
A seasoned media practitioner, Sheikh Barrie played a significant role in the establishment and management of Voice of Islam Radio (VOI), one of Sierra Leone’s leading Islamic radio stations. Through this platform, he has contributed extensively to Islamic education, public enlightenment, community engagement, and the promotion of peaceful coexistence.
Beyond his religious and media responsibilities, Sheikh Barrie is actively engaged in humanitarian and development work through the Alhuda Foundation for Development and Humanitarian Services, a national non-governmental organisation based in Freetown. The Foundation implements humanitarian, educational, health, and community development programmes across Sierra Leone, providing support to vulnerable communities and promoting sustainable development.
He is also making significant contributions to the ongoing national discussions on the proposed National Policy on Religious Tolerance and Cultural Practices, providing expert guidance aimed at strengthening peaceful coexistence, protecting religious freedoms, fostering mutual respect, and preserving Sierra Leone’s long-standing tradition of religious harmony.
Throughout his distinguished career, Sheikh Ibrahim Barrie has represented the Muslim community at numerous national and international engagements, including:
●National conferences and seminars.
●Television and radio discussions on religious, social, legal, and national issues.
●Official meetings with government officials, diplomatic missions, development partners, and international organisations.
●Public lectures, Islamic educational programmes, interfaith forums, and ●Community outreach initiatives.
Widely regarded as one of Sierra Leone’s leading contemporary Muslim scholars and administrators, Sheikh Ibrahim Barrie is respected for his balanced leadership, thoughtful public commentary, commitment to ethical governance, dedication to humanitarian service, and unwavering efforts to strengthen cooperation between religious communities, government institutions, civil society, and the media in the pursuit of peace, justice, national unity, and sustainable development.
In addition, Shk. Barrie serves as the Secretary General of the Islamic Center for Education, Daawa and Research ICEDR in Freetown, which operates a school ranging from Nursery to SSS.
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