Al Rahma International Society

What Al Rahma International Society does

Al Rahma International Society (جمعية الرحمة العالمية) is a Kuwait-based Islamic charitable non-profit organization, formally licensed by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Social Affairs under Ministerial Resolution No. 100/A of 2018, with operational origins dating to 1982. It operates the Khair Online (خير أون لاين) donation platform at khaironline.net, offering Sharia-compliant giving channels including Sadaqat (general charity), Zakat (obligatory almsgiving), Kafalat (orphan sponsorship), Waqf (endowments), Kaffarat (expiation), Aqeeqah (sacrifices), Quran distribution, and shared charitable projects across 45 countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe. The organization runs 16 in-Kuwait service centers, 26 external international offices, and 27 field representatives, supported by named partnerships with Zain Kuwait (SMS donations via short code 94000), Warba Bank (international bank transfers), and PayIt (mobile payments), plus iOS and Android native applications.

The platform is built around a project-catalog and sponsorship-list model: donors browse shared projects (mosques, water wells, schools, clinics, homes, livelihood programs), sponsor named individuals (orphans, students, patients, families, Quran memorizers), or set up automated recurring deductions. Payment integration spans KNET, Visa, MasterCard, PayIt, and bank transfer. Core technology is not publicly disclosed; no AI/ML, proprietary algorithms, patents, or technology stack details are referenced in the source data. The system is fundamentally a transactional donation platform layered over human-operated field execution.

The organization's revenue model is entirely donation-based, comprising one-time gifts (Sadaqat, Zakat, shared project contributions, Kaffarat, Aqeeqah) and recurring/subscription streams (Kafalat monthly sponsorships from 15 KD, periodic bank deductions on daily/weekly/monthly cadences, Waqf endowments). No revenue, donation throughput, operating budget, or financial statement is publicly disclosed. The customer base is bifurcated: donors are predominantly Kuwaiti/Middle East Muslim individuals (Arabic-first UI, KD pricing, Zain Kuwait integration), while beneficiaries — orphans, students, families, communities — span 45 countries. Cumulative impact metrics cited include 145,395 sponsored orphans, 30 orphan development communities, 456 educational facilities, 397 healthcare facilities, 12,682 small development projects, 6,060 homes, 30,103 water wells, 7,603 mosques, 20,755,000 relief beneficiaries, and 69,000,000 seasonal project beneficiaries.

Name

Al Rahma International Society

Legal name

Al Rahma International Society (جمعية الرحمة العالمية)

Website

https://khaironline.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Al Rahma International Society is a Kuwaiti Islamic charitable non-profit (licensed 2018, operating since 1982) running the Khair Online donation platform, serving Muslim donors with Zakat, Sadaqah, orphan sponsorship, and Waqf programs across 45 countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawalli

HQ country

Kuwait

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations (Sadaqat): General charitable donations from donors to support various charitable projects, collected through the online platform and physical branches.
2. Zakat (Obligatory Almsgiving): Zakat payments collected from donors and distributed to eligible recipients as per Islamic law, with full transparency and reporting.
3. Orphan Sponsorship (Kafalat): Monthly sponsorship programs for orphans, students, families, patients/disabilities, teachers, Quran memorizers, and university students. Monthly amounts ranging from 15 KD per month.
4. Periodic/Recurring Donations: Automated periodic deductions from donors' bank accounts for ongoing charitable support, with customizable amounts and frequencies (daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) and durations (6 months, 1 year, 2 years, or continuous).
5. Charitable Projects (Shared Projects): Donors contribute to specific charitable projects such as building mosques, water wells, schools, clinics, housing for poor families, and livelihood projects. Projects span more than 44 countries.
6. Aqeeqah and Sacrifices: Offering sacrifice animals for Aqeeqah (birth sacrifice) and Udhiyah (Eid al-Adha sacrifice), with prices varying by country and animal type.
7. Kaffarah (Expiation Payments): Expiation payments for broken oaths and missed fasting, collected and distributed to the needy.
8. Quran Distribution: Distribution of Holy Quran copies to various countries, with donor contributions covering printing and distribution costs.
9. Charitable Campaigns: Time-limited charitable campaigns such as Hope Endowment, Health Endowment, Lebanon Displaced Support, and School Renovation in Syria.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Al Rahma International Society operates the Khair Online platform (khaironline.net) facilitating Islamic charitable giving including Sadaqat (general charity), Zakat (obligatory almsgiving), Kafalat (orphan sponsorship), Waqf (endowments), and shared charitable projects such as water wells, mosques, schools, clinics, and housing for the poor across 45 countries. The organization also provides religious services including Aqeeqah sacrifices, Kaffarat expiation payments, Quran distribution, seasonal campaigns, and automated recurring donations, supported by iOS/Android mobile apps, SMS short-code donations, and multiple payment gateway integrations.

Product overview

Al Rahma International Society operates Khair Online ( خير أون لاين ), a comprehensive Islamic charitable giving platform offering multiple donation channels: Sadaqat (general charity), Zakat (almsgiving), Kafalat (orphan sponsorship), Waqf (endowments), and various charitable projects. The platform enables shared community funding for projects including mosques, schools, health clinics, water wells, and housing across 44+ countries. Additional services include seasonal campaigns, religious sacrifices (Aqeeqah), expiation payments (Kaffarat), Quran distribution, and recurring donation automation. The system supports donations through multiple payment methods including KNET, Visa, MasterCard, Payit, and bank transfers, with SMS integration via Zain Kuwait for mobile giving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Khair Online Platform (خير أون لاين) The main online charitable giving platform enabling donors worldwide to make donations, sponsor orphans, and contribute to charitable projects across 45 countries.
• Sadaqat - General Charity (صدقات) General voluntary charitable donations allowing donors to contribute to various causes including general charity funds, halal earnings projects, water wells, orphan care, and missionary/educational projects.
• Zakat - Obligatory Almsgiving (زكوات) Islamic obligatory almsgiving (Zakat) payments collected from donors and distributed to verified deserving recipients across multiple countries, handled with transparency and according to Sharia guidelines.
• Kafalat - Orphan Sponsorship (كفالات الأيتام) Monthly orphan sponsorship program allowing donors to sponsor orphans by country, category (orphans, school students, families, patients/disabilities, teachers, Quran memorizers, university students, graduate students), and gender at 15 KD per month minimum.
• Waqf - Endowments (وقفيات) Islamic endowment (Waqf) program including health endowments and various وقفية options for sustained charitable giving.
• Charitable Projects - Shared Projects (مشاريع) Shared charitable development projects across 44+ countries including water wells (artesian and surface), water coolers, mosques, schools, health clinics, houses for the poor, fishing boats, dairy cows, and small development projects.
• Charitable Campaigns (حملات) Special seasonal and emergency relief campaigns including Hope Endowment, Health Endowment, Lebanon displaced support, and school renovation projects.
• Aqeeqah and Religious Sacrifices (العقيقة والذبح) Religious sacrifice service allowing donors to fulfill Islamic obligations by providing Aqeeqah (birth sacrifice) and Udhiyah (Eid al-Adha sacrifice) in various countries at different price points ranging from 20 KD (Somalia goat) to 210 KD (Sri Lanka cow).
• Kaffarat - Expiation Payments (الكفارات) Expiation and oath-fulfillment payment services including oath expiation (كفارة يمين) and fasting expiation (كفارة صيام) collected and distributed to the needy.
• Quran Distribution (توزيع المصاحف) Distribution of Holy Quran copies to various countries as ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah), with donor contributions covering printing and distribution costs.
• Recurring Donations (التبرع الدوري) Automated periodic donation service allowing donors to set up regular deductions from bank cards for charitable giving, with customizable frequency (daily, weekly, Friday, monthly) and duration options (6 months, 1 year, 2 years, or continuous).
• Mobile Application (Rahma/Rahmah App) Native mobile applications available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store enabling donors to access all charitable services and make donations on-the-go.

Quantifiable outcome

• 145,395 orphans sponsored
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zain Kuwait (Telecommunications)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZain Kuwait provides SMS donation infrastructure allowing donors to send text messages to number 94000 for various charitable giving options including general charity (S1 for 1 KD, S5 for 5 KD), orphan sponsorship (R1/R5), and emergency relief (G1/G5). This partnership enables accessible donation channels for Zain subscribers.
• PayIt (Mobile Payment)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPayIt mobile payment application (formerly og money kw) enables donors in Kuwait to make charitable donations through their mobile phones, providing an additional convenient payment channel.
• Warba BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWarba Bank serves as the official banking partner for international bank transfers. Donors can transfer funds to Warba Bank, Sharq Branch, with specific SWIFT code and IBAN details provided for donation processing. Account name: RAHMA Global SOCIETY.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Direct Aid Society: Kuwait-headquartered international Islamic humanitarian charity operating development and relief programs across multiple countries. Closest comparable in geography, Sharia-compliant mission, and cross-border field operations.
• Kuwait Red Crescent Society: Kuwait-based humanitarian organization providing relief and development aid domestically and internationally. Directly comparable in operating geography, donor base, and beneficiary categories.
• Islamic Relief Worldwide: Large UK-headquartered Islamic humanitarian NGO operating in over 40 countries. Comparable in faith-driven mission, Zakat/Sadaqah collection, orphan sponsorship (one-to-one), and multi-country field model.
• International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO): Saudi Arabia-headquartered Islamic humanitarian charity operating relief and development programs globally. Comparable in Gulf-region donor base, Islamic giving programs (Zakat, Sadaqah, Kafalat), and multi-country field operations.
• Human Appeal International: UK and UAE-based Islamic charity providing humanitarian relief, orphan sponsorship, and development projects across multiple countries. Directly comparable in faith-based fundraising, Kafalat-style sponsorships, and global field operations.
• Zakat House (Beit Al Zakat): Kuwait-based institution collecting and distributing Zakat with strong local donor reach. Directly comparable in Kuwait donor base and Sharia-compliant Zakat collection infrastructure.
• Mercy International: International Muslim humanitarian organization focused on emergency relief, orphan care, and sustainable development. Comparable in faith-driven mission, orphan sponsorship model, and multi-country project portfolio.
• Kuwait Society for Relief: Kuwait-based charitable society providing humanitarian relief and development aid. Directly comparable in domestic Kuwait donor mobilization and regional humanitarian project execution.

Broad incumbents

• Oxfam: Large international humanitarian and development NGO operating in numerous countries. Comparable in cross-border field operations, recurring-donation fundraising, and beneficiary scale, though secular rather than faith-based.
• UNICEF: Global humanitarian organization focused on child welfare, education, healthcare, and water/sanitation. Comparable in core beneficiary categories (orphans, schools, clinics, water wells) and large-scale multi-country program model, though funded institutionally rather than by individual Zakat/Sadaqah.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/khaironline
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/khaironline
• Facebookfacebook.com/khaironline.net
• Instagraminstagram.com/khaironline
• TikToktiktok.com/@khaironline0
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rahma-international

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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