Minhaj-ul-Quran International

What Minhaj-ul-Quran International does

Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI) is a Pakistan-headquartered, non-profit Islamic organization founded in 1980 by Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri and headquartered in Model Town, Lahore. It operates an integrated portfolio spanning Islamic education, scholarly content production, interfaith dialogue, humanitarian welfare, youth and women's empowerment, and political advocacy through ~26 wholly-owned affiliated entities including Minhaj University Lahore, Minhaj Welfare Foundation, Minhaj Youth League, Mustafavi Students Movement, Minhaj-ul-Quran Women League, Minhaj College for Women, College of Shariah and Islamic Sciences, Pakistan Awami Tehreek, and Minhaj Internet Bureau.

The organization runs a multilingual digital platform comprising six official mobile applications distributed on Apple, Google, and Huawei app stores (Irfan-ul-Quran for Quranic study, Minhaj-TV as IP-TV for sermons and programs, Minhaj-Books as a digital Islamic literature store, The-Fatwa for online religious consultation, Gosha-e-Durood for devotional prayers, and the Minhaj Islamic Encyclopedia), supplemented by eLearning platforms (equranclass.com, femaletutor.com), Minhaj 365 for year-round content, and a network of 57+ affiliated websites supporting English, Urdu, and Arabic content. The organization holds full copyrights for its founder's published works (600+ books), video recordings, images, voice recordings, and name across all countries, and produces large-scale annual events including the International Mawlid-un-Nabi Conference at Minar-e-Pakistan and al-Hidayah camps.

MQI's revenue model is primarily donation-driven (voluntary contributions from members and supporters worldwide) supplemented by publication sales through minhajbooks.com and physical sale points in Pakistan and overseas, plus tuition from Minhaj University Lahore and affiliated educational institutions. The organization serves a global Muslim audience through chapters in 30+ countries (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, France, Spain, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, and others) with significant digital reach (4M Facebook followers, 2M Twitter followers). It was granted UN Special Consultative Status in August 2011 and its president received a UN Ambassador for Peace Award, lending international regulatory legitimacy to its counter-extremism and interfaith programs including the landmark 2010 Fatwa Against Terrorism.

Name

Minhaj-ul-Quran International

Legal name

Minhaj-ul-Quran International

Website

https://minhaj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Minhaj-ul-Quran International is a Pakistan-headquartered non-profit founded in 1980 that promotes Islamic education, counter-extremism scholarship, interfaith dialogue, and humanitarian welfare across 30+ countries through digital platforms, mobile apps, educational institutions, and affiliated welfare and youth organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Education Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Islamic Broadcasting (MPABALAG)

Keywords

• Islamic education services
• Religious publishing
• Online Quran learning
• Interfaith dialogue
• Welfare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahore

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership: Voluntary contributions from members and supporters worldwide. The organization operates as a non-profit with donations funding welfare activities, educational programs, and operational expenses.
2. Publication Sales: Sale of Islamic literature, books, CDs, and DVDs authored by Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri through minhajbooks.com and physical sale points in Pakistan and overseas.
3. Educational Services: Revenue from Minhaj University Lahore, Minhaj College for Women, and other educational institutions operated under the Minhaj Education Society.
4. Minhaj Welfare Foundation: Charitable collection and distribution for flood relief, orphan care (Aghosh Complex), and social welfare programs, funded by donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Minhaj-ul-Quran International is a non-profit religious and educational organization that delivers Islamic education, spiritual guidance, interfaith dialogue, and social welfare services through digital platforms (mobile apps, IP-TV, online learning), educational institutions (universities, colleges, Quran memorization institutes), publications (books, magazines, fatwas), community organizations (women's league, youth league, students movement), and charitable programs (flood relief, orphan care). The organization distributes content authored by its founder Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri and operates a global network of chapters across 30+ countries.

Product overview

Minhaj-ul-Quran International operates as a multi-platform Islamic education and social welfare organization offering a portfolio of interconnected digital products and institutional services. The core digital offerings include Irfan-ul-Quran (Quranic learning app and website), Minhaj-TV (Islamic multimedia IPTV platform), Minhaj-Books (digital Islamic literature store), The-Fatwa (online religious consultation service), and Gosha-e-Durood (prayer application). Supporting these are Minhaj 365 for year-round content delivery, the Minhaj Islamic Encyclopedia, and eLearning platforms for online religious education. The organization encompasses affiliated sub-brands including Minhaj Welfare Foundation (social welfare), Minhaj-ul-Quran Women League (women's empowerment), Minhaj Youth League and Mustafavi Students Movement (youth/student engagement), and Minhaj University Lahore with affiliated colleges (higher education institutions). Interfaith Relations and Pakistan Awami Tehreek extend the organization's reach into interfaith dialogue and political advocacy. The portfolio functions as a comprehensive ecosystem combining digital platforms with educational institutions and social services to promote Islamic moderation, peace, and tolerance globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Irfan-ul-Quran: Online Quran reading and interpretation platform with mobile app
• Minhaj-TV
• Minhaj-Books
• The Fatwa
• Gosha-e-Durood
• Minhaj 365
• Peace Program
• Minhaj Welfare Foundation
• Minhaj University Lahore

Products and services

• Irfan-ul-Quran

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ page Fatwa Against Terrorism published and distributed internationally
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• United Nations (ECOSOC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2011MQI received Special Consultative Status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council in August 2011. This status allows MQI to participate in UN sessions, submit statements, and engage in official UN processes, significantly enhancing its global advocacy capabilities for peace, interfaith harmony, and counter-terrorism efforts.
• World Economic ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2011Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri participated in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011 in Davos, presenting on eliminating terrorism and the intersection of religion and politics in Pakistan. This participation positioned MQI in global policy discussions.
• Minhaj Welfare FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2010Charitable arm of MQI providing welfare services including disaster relief (flood relief operations), orphan care through Aghosh Complex, and general charitable distribution. Partners with international donors and local organizations for relief operations.
• Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMQI Europe, in collaboration with Minhaj University Lahore, participated in the 39th Annual Meeting of ACUNS hosted by NOVA University Lisbon under the theme 'Multilateralism under Challenge and the Future of the Pact.'
• Georgetown UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Tahir-ul-Qadri delivered keynote lecture at Georgetown University in Washington DC, discussing Islam, moderation, and counter-radicalization, demonstrating academic engagement with prestigious institutions.
• United States Institute of PeaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Tahir-ul-Qadri delivered a lecture on 'Islam's Concept of Jihad' at USIP in November 2010, presenting the organization's counter-extremism scholarship to American policymakers and think tanks.
• Al-Azhar University (Egypt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, President MQI, engaged in academic meetings with Al-Azhar scholars and participated in the Cairo International Book Fair, promoting interfaith dialogue and Islamic scholarship cooperation between institutions.
• Minhaj Education SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates educational institutions including Minhaj University Lahore (HEC recognized), Minhaj College for Women, College of Shariah and Islamic Sciences, Tehfeez-ul-Quran Institute, and eLearning platforms serving thousands of students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Muslim Aid: UK-based Muslim charity with similar global footprint, donor base in the UK/Europe, and disaster relief/development programming. Comparable to MQI's Minhaj Welfare Foundation in mandate and operating model.
• Islamic Relief Worldwide: UK-headquartered international Muslim NGO operating humanitarian and development programs across 40+ countries with comparable scale to MQI Welfare Foundation. Comparable as a faith-rooted international NGO providing disaster relief, orphan sponsorship, and interfaith/peace advocacy with chapters in the same donor geographies.
• International Islamic University Islamabad: Pakistan-based Islamic university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines. Direct comparable to Minhaj University Lahore in geography, faith-based positioning, and academic scope.
• Jamaat-e-Islami: Pakistan-based political-religious movement with parallel welfare, education, and youth/student wings (e.g., Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba). Closely comparable to MQI in structure (movement + political party + welfare arm + educational institutions) and in operating geography, though with differing theological orientation.

Emerging players

• Bayyinah Institute: US-based Islamic educational platform offering Arabic and Quranic instruction through digital courses led by a prominent scholar. Comparable to Irfan-ul-Quran and eLearning by Minhaj-ul-Quran as a digital-first Islamic education product with global reach.
• Zaytuna College: US-based accredited Muslim liberal arts college offering higher education rooted in Islamic tradition. Comparable niche to Minhaj University Lahore as a faith-rooted higher education institution, though operating primarily in a Western context.
• Islamic Society of North America (ISNA): US-based umbrella organization for Muslim American communities offering education, conventions, and interfaith programs. Comparable to MQI's US chapter as a faith-based community organization serving the Muslim diaspora in North America.

Broad incumbents

• Al-Azhar University: Pre-eminent Sunni Islamic university in Cairo issuing global religious authority (fatwas, scholarly rulings). Comparable to Minhaj University Lahore and College of Shariah and Islamic Sciences as a higher education institution issuing Islamic scholarship with international reach.
• Tableeghi Jamaat: One of the largest transnational Islamic movements, focused on grassroots dawah (religious outreach) and education across South Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Gulf. Comparable to MQI as a non-hierarchical, community-led religious and educational movement with global chapters, though with a different theological orientation.
• Muslim World League (Rabita): Saudi-headquartered international Islamic NGO with UN consultative status and global outreach focused on interfaith dialogue, counter-extremism, and Islamic scholarship. Comparable to MQI's interfaith and counter-extremism mission and its UN-recognized advocacy role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/minhajulquran
• Facebookfacebook.com/MinhajulQuran
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/minhaj-ul-quran-international-mqi-

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries29 records

Funding overview

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