SM Educational and Research Institute (SMERI) is a non-profit private institution aiming to cater for the academic, intellectual and religious training needs of the Muslims in the Philippines, the followers of the Ahl al-Bayt (’a) among them in particular.

SMERI had been only a private-run library under a different name since 1991, offering inside and outside-reading services to the public, as well as giving free copies of books to deserving individuals and groups.

Since then, it has been receiving donations (books and other resources) from various academic and cultural institutions around the world.

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Awaited and Guided One from the Progeny of Prophet Muhammad (s), Hadrat Imam Muhammad al-Muntazar al-Mahdi ibn Hasan al-'Askari (may Allah hasten his glorious advent) in 2004, however, the people behind this library has formally named it "SM Educational and Research Institute (SMERI)" as they decided to expand its services in the fields of education, research and outreach programs.

Managed by a group of volunteers as full-time or part-time members of the staff, SMERI accepts anyone who is willing to take part in the services rendered by the Institute and may apply for part-time staff membership.

Correspondence can be addressed to:

ADMINISTRATOR

SM Educational & Research Institute (SM)

P.O. Box 521

9600 Cotabato City

Philippines

Email: [email protected]

Site: www.smeri.cjb.net