Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyyah

What Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyyah does

Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyyah is an Indonesian Islamic mass organization (ormas) founded in 1917 by Sheikh Ahmad Surkati, now operating for 109 years as a faith-based nonprofit serving Indonesian Muslims through an integrated ecosystem of religious education, dakwah (proselytization), and humanitarian activity. The organization's primary functional domains are: (i) formal education spanning kindergarten, primary, secondary, and the AABS boarding school; (ii) humanitarian programming through LAZNAS Al-Irsyad, which operates zakat collection, qurban distribution, and disaster-relief initiatives including the 1,000-home Cianjur earthquake recovery program; and (iii) organizational wings covering youth (PB Pemuda), women's programs (PB Wanita), and scouting (Pramuka). Core "products" are religious and civic education services plus community humanitarian aid, delivered through a nationwide branch structure spanning multiple Indonesian provinces.

The organization's underlying operating model is fundamentally that of a nonprofit network rather than a technology business: there is no proprietary software platform, no digital product, and no AI-driven service layer referenced in available data. Coordination occurs through traditional channels — national congresses (Muktamar Nasional), provincial conferences (Muscab), and the Suara Al Irsyad newsletter. The core inputs are member contributions, infaq, school tuition, zakat/sadaqah donations collected under LAZNAS designation, and wakaf (endowment) assets, including a documented land-wakaf transaction for the Brebes branch.

Revenue mechanics are non-commercial and not disclosed. The organization funds operations and programs through aggregated community donations, religious-occasion giving (zakat fitrah, zakat mal, qurban), and tuition from affiliated schools, with no pricing model, enterprise sales motion, or investor return structure. The "customer" base is the Indonesian Muslim community broadly, with particularly deep engagement among families seeking modernist-orthodox Islamic education aligned with Al-Azhar scholarly tradition. Cadreization and leadership renewal occur through formal training programs, including the planned TOT Nasional 2026 (Training of Trainers) initiative.

Name

Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyyah

Legal name

Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyyah

Website

https://alirsyad.or.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyyah is a 109-year-old Indonesian Islamic nonprofit (ormas) founded in 1917 by Sheikh Ahmad Surkati, operating a nationwide network of schools, a humanitarian LAZNAS arm, and youth/women's wings serving Indonesian Muslim communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Islamic Education and Religious Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

Keywords

• Islamic education services
• Religious organization
• Humanitarian aid services
• Islamic boarding school
• Zakat charity management

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyyah is an Indonesian Islamic mass organization that delivers integrated Islamic education (kindergarten through senior high school, including the AABS boarding school in Purwokerto), da'wah (religious outreach and cadre training), and social humanitarian programs via LAZNAS Al Irsyad (zakat, infaq, sodaqoh, qurban distribution, disaster relief, and post-disaster housing reconstruction). The organization operates through a hierarchical structure of central leadership, regional branches, and local chapters across Indonesia, and is funded primarily through donations and member contributions.

Product overview

Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyyah is an Islamic educational and da'wah organization operating a multi-faceted portfolio of services centered around three pillars: education, dakwah (religious outreach), and social humanitarian work. The core educational offerings include AABS (Islamic Boarding School) and network of schools nationwide, supplemented by publications like Suara Al Irsyad newsletter. The humanitarian arm (LAZNAS) manages charitable programs including qurban distribution, disaster relief, and housing reconstruction (Rumah Bangkit Mandiri). Additional services include youth development through Pramuka and TOT programs, and elderly care through Oemah Singgah. The organization operates through a hierarchical structure of central leadership (PP), regional branches (PW), and local chapters (PC) across Indonesia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AABS (Al Irsyad Al Islamiyyah Boarding School) Purwokerto Islamic boarding school in Purwokerto offering integrated Islamic and secular education from MI (Madrasah Ibtidaiyah) to SMA (Senior High School) levels, with international recognition and Arabic language programs. For Muslim students seeking full-time residential Islamic education.
• LAZNAS Al Irsyad (Lembaga Zakat, Infak, Sodaqoh) National amil zakat (zakat management) institution handling humanitarian aid, disaster relief, qurban distribution, and social welfare programs including housing construction for disaster victims. For Muslim donors across Indonesia and recipients of charitable aid.
• Qurban Program Annual sacrificial animal distribution program covering multiple regions across Indonesia, including assistance to disaster-affected areas and international distributions (e.g., Yemen). For Muslim donors fulfilling the qurban obligation.
• Rumah Bangkit Mandiri (Housing Reconstruction Program) Post-disaster housing reconstruction service targeting 1,000 houses for Cianjur earthquake victims, with 200 units built in the first phase. For disaster-affected families and LAZNAS donors.
• Al Irsyad School Network (KB/TK, SD, SMP, SMAIT) Network of formal Islamic schools across multiple Indonesian cities offering integrated religious and general education from kindergarten (KB/TK), elementary (SD), junior high (SMP), to senior high school (SMAIT). For Muslim families across Indonesia seeking Islamic education for their children.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Muhammadiyah: Indonesia's second-largest Islamic mass organization (ormas), also founded in the early 20th century and operating a vast network of schools, universities, hospitals, and humanitarian programs. Directly comparable to Al-Irsyad in mission (modernist Islamic education + dakwah + social welfare) and operating model, though at materially larger scale.
• Nahdlatul Ulama (NU): The largest Islamic organization in the world (~40M+ members), operating extensive traditional Islamic education networks (pesantren, madrasah), universities, and humanitarian programs. Comparable to Al-Irsyad as a multi-pillar Islamic ormas with educational and social-welfare operations, though more traditionalist in orientation.
• Mathla'ul Anwar: Indonesian Islamic organization founded in 1916 (one year before Al-Irsyad) with a strong educational mission spanning schools, Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), and universities. Directly comparable in age, heritage, and educational focus as a smaller ormas competing alongside Al-Irsyad.
• PP Darul Ulum (Gontor): Famous Indonesian Islamic boarding school (pondok pesantren) network founded in 1926, operating modern Islamic education with Arabic-language programs and international alumni. Comparable to Al-Irsyad's AABS boarding school in target market (premium Islamic education with international pathway) and educational model.
• Al Washliyah: Indonesian Islamic mass organization operating schools, madrasah, and humanitarian programs, primarily in North Sumatra and other regions. Comparable in multi-pillar model (education + dakwah + social) and as a smaller ormas competing against larger incumbents.
• Persis (Persatuan Islam): Indonesian modernist Islamic organization founded in 1923, with a similar reformist orientation to Al-Irsyad. Operates schools, mosques, and dakwah programs, and competes for the same modernist Muslim demographic in West Java and other Indonesian regions.

Emerging players

• Rumah Zakat: Indonesian amil zakat institution operating nationwide humanitarian and community development programs, including education and disaster response. Comparable to LAZNAS Al Irsyad in humanitarian mandate and donor-funded model, with more developed digital fundraising and program-reporting capabilities.
• Dompet Dhuafa: One of Indonesia's largest private charitable organizations (LAZ), operating humanitarian, education, and economic-empowerment programs since 1993. Comparable to LAZNAS Al Irsyad in humanitarian focus and modern fundraising model, but with a substantially more developed digital/donor infrastructure and broader public recognition.

Broad incumbents

• BAZNAS (Badan Amil Zakat Nasional): Indonesia's national zakat collection and distribution agency, a government-affiliated body that coordinates all amil zakat institutions. Comparable to LAZNAS Al Irsyad as a humanitarian/zakat entity but with national-government scale, formal regulatory authority, and substantially larger collection capacity.

Others

• Yayasan Pendidikan Islam (various Indonesian Islamic education foundations): Broad category of Indonesian Islamic education foundations operating K-12 schools and madrasah. Comparable to Al-Irsyad's school network as institutional platforms for delivering formal Islamic education, though typically single-institution rather than multi-region network operators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@alirsyadalislamiyyah
• Xx.com/IrsyadSdit
• Facebookfacebook.com/alirsyad.or.id
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alirsyad

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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