Islamic Call Society Legal Office: 6 Court Rulings Confirm Illegal Board Formation, Security Entity Blocks Justice

Benghazi Appeals Court Delivers Latest Verdict in Ongoing Legal Battle Over Society Leadership

The Legal Office of the Islamic Call Society (Jam'iyat al-Da'wa al-Islamiyya) has confirmed the issuance of six judicial rulings — five from Courts of Appeal — against the formation of a board of directors led by Abu Bakr Al-Trabulsi, with the most recent verdict handed down by the Benghazi Court of Appeal in 2026 and finalized with an executive enforcement order.

A source within the Society's legal department told Sada Economic Newspaper in an exclusive statement that the rulings are binding and enforceable, representing the legal foundation upon which the Society bases its operations from its headquarters in Tripoli.

Security Entity Accused of Obstructing Justice

The legal source revealed that a well-known security entity — identifiable to all Libyans — is actively obstructing the implementation of these court rulings. The obstruction, according to the source, stems from a kinship relationship between a government minister and Abu Bakr Al-Trabulsi.

"Instead of executing judicial rulings and upholding the law, this security entity is blocking enforcement due to personal connections," the source stated, highlighting the ongoing struggle between legal authority and extrajudicial influence in Libya.

Six Rulings, One Verdict

The six rulings collectively affirm that the formation of Al-Trabulsi's board of directors was legally invalid. Five of the six rulings originate from Courts of Appeal, lending them substantial legal weight under Libyan jurisprudence. Appeal court rulings in Libya are considered final and binding unless overturned by the Supreme Court.

Key aspects of the legal findings include:

  • All six rulings concur that the contested board formation violated statutory procedures
  • Five rulings from Courts of Appeal provide multi-layered legal reinforcement
  • The Benghazi Court of Appeal ruling (2026) carries an executive formula, making it immediately enforceable
  • The rulings collectively affirm the legitimate legal status of the Society's current administration in Tripoli

Islamic Call Society: A Legacy Under Legal Protection

The Islamic Call Society is one of Libya's oldest and most prominent Islamic charitable and da'wa organizations, founded by esteemed scholars and religious figures. The Society has been embroiled in an internal leadership dispute, with competing factions claiming authority over its administration and assets.

The legal office emphasized that the rulings affirm the Society's lawful administrative structure and that any parallel board claiming authority lacks legal standing. "We consider state institutions, including government bodies and regulatory authorities in Tripoli, as partners in any success achieved by the Society — both domestically and internationally," the source stated.

Accusations of Attempted Takeover

The legal representative accused unnamed parties of attempting to undermine and plunder the Society for personal gain. "There are those who want to fail the Society and loot it for personal ambitions," the source said. "The Society will continue its mission established by its founders — the scholars and sheikhs."

This latest development comes amid a series of legal confrontations involving the Islamic Call Society. Just days earlier, the Society accused prominent Islamist figure Ali Al-Sallabi of seizing control of FI HOLDING Company, revealing financial and administrative violations in a separate exclusive to Sada.

Broader Implications for Libyan Justice

The case highlights a recurring pattern in post-2011 Libya: clear judicial rulings that remain unimplemented due to extrajudicial pressure and personal connections within security apparatuses. The inability to enforce court decisions undermines public trust in the rule of law and reinforces perceptions of selective justice.

Legal experts note that when security entities align with politically connected individuals against court orders, it sets a dangerous precedent that erodes the foundations of the Libyan state. The Islamic Call Society's case may serve as a bellwether for whether Libyan courts can assert their authority over competing power centers.

The source concluded by reaffirming the Society's commitment to its legal path: "Our course is based on preserving the legal status of the Society and cooperating with all state institutions in accordance with the law and binding judicial rulings."

— Libya Press / Legal Desk