Darussalam Publishers

What Darussalam Publishers does

Darussalam Publishers is a Saudi Arabia-based Islamic publishing house established in 1986, headquartered in Riyadh with a stated headcount of 51-100 employees. It operates the darussalamstore.com direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform through which it retails more than 775 SKUs spanning physical Islamic books (Quran editions, Tafsir Ibn Kathir 10-volume set, Sahah e Sitta hadith collections, Seerah and companion biographies, Fiqh, Aqeedah, women, kids) and an emerging category of digital learning devices (Al Bayaan Quran memorization device, Pen Quran reader). The technology layer is a standard Shopify storefront with multi-language filtering (Arabic, English, French, Urdu), category merchandising, and a 3-question Gift Finder recommendation flow. The business model is one-time retail unit sales; pricing ranges from approximately 1.50 SAR for entry-level titles to 776.50 SAR for premium multi-volume sets, with free shipping on domestic orders above 300 SAR, cash on delivery, and a 15-day returns policy backed by a Riyadh fulfillment hub. Customer segments include Muslim families and individuals as the primary persona, plus children/youth, Islamic scholars and students, and new Muslims; marketing is concentrated on organic social (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), an email list of 30,000+ subscribers, and on-site content. The company claims 1,400+ published titles, 50 million+ cumulative readers worldwide, 50,000+ repeat customers in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, and a 4.9/5 rating across 3,200+ verified reviews. There is no evidence of external venture or private equity funding, no public listing, and no B2B/enterprise channel; sub-brands include Darussalam Publishers and Darussalam Research Center.

Name

Darussalam Publishers

Legal name

Darussalam Publishers

Website

https://darussalamstore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Darussalam Publishers, founded in 1986 in Riyadh, is an Islamic publishing house that sells authentic Quran, Hadith, and Islamic literature through its Shopify-based darussalamstore.com to Muslim families, children, scholars, and new Muslims across Saudi Arabia and worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Islamic Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Book Publishers (51313)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religious & Spiritual Books Retail (CRALAAAE)

Keywords

• Islamic book publishing
• Quran and Hadith retail
• Islamic e-commerce store
• Religious educational materials
• Multi-language Islamic literature

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Book and Product Sales: One-time sales of Islamic books, Quran editions, Hadith collections, and Islamic lifestyle products through e-commerce storefront. Products include Mushaf, Tafseer, Seerah, biography, family, prayer, Fiqh, and educational materials. Free shipping on orders over 300 SAR.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Darussalam Publishers is an Islamic publishing house that publishes and retails authentic Islamic literature — including Quran editions, Hadith collections, Tafseer, Seerah, Fiqh, Aqeedah, family and children's Islamic books — across Arabic, English, French, and Urdu. The company sells directly to consumers through its darussalamstore.com e-commerce platform, shipping from Riyadh with cash on delivery, free shipping above 300 SAR, and worldwide delivery.

Product overview

Darussalam Publishers operates a comprehensive Islamic books e-commerce platform offering authentic Islamic literature across multiple languages (Arabic, English, French, Urdu, and others). The portfolio centers on core religious texts including Quran (Mushaf, Tafseer, Tajweed), Hadith collections (Sahah e Sitta), biographies (Seerah, Companions, Scholars), and topical Islamic sciences (Fiqh, Aqeedah, Dawah). The offering extends to family-oriented content for Women, Kids/Children, and general lifestyle guidance, complemented by Islamic digital products (Quran reading devices) and educational toys. With over 1,400 published titles trusted by 50,000+ Muslims, the company serves individual readers, families, and institutions across Saudi Arabia and globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Darussalam Publishers: Primary publishing brand for authentic Islamic books including Quran, Hadith, Tafseer, Seerah, Aqeedah, Fiqh, and Islamic history.
• Darussalam Research Center

Products and services

• Quran Collection Physical Mushaf (Holy Quran) editions in various formats including Standard Arabic, Tajweed Color-Coded, Translation, Large Print, and Pocket Size; suitable for daily recitation, memorization, gifting, and institutional use.
• Translation & Tafseer Books Explanations and interpretations of the Quran including Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Tafseer As-Sadi, Jalalin, and word-by-word translations in multiple languages.
• Tajweed Quran Quran editions designed to help readers apply Tajweed (proper recitation) rules correctly, including color-coded pronunciation guidance and instructional materials.
• Sahah e Sitta (Six Authentic Hadith Books) The six canonical Hadith collections including Sahih Al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood, Sunan Nasai, Sunan Ibn Majah, and Jami' at-Tirmidhi, available in Arabic, English, Urdu, and other languages.
• Ahadith e Nabvi (Sayings of the Prophet) Collections of authentic sayings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) including Heart Therapy, Bulugh al-Maram, Fath-ul-Bari, and hadith activity books for children.
• Ahadith Qudsi Sacred sayings of Allah as transmitted through the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• Prophet's Seerah (Biography) Biographies and life stories of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) including The Sealed Nectar (Ar Raheeq Al Makhtoum), When the Moon Split, and children's storybooks.
• Companions of Prophet Collection Stories and biographies of the companions (Sahabah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), including the four Caliphs and other notable companions.
• Imams & Scholars Collection Biographies of Islamic scholars, Imams, and Muhadditheen including Imam Bukhari, Imam Muslim, Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal, and others.
• Women's Islamic Books Islamic literature focused on women's guidance including marriage, motherhood, hijab, and biographies of great women in Islam.
• Kids & Children Islamic Books Islamic educational materials for children including storybooks, quiz cards, dua collections, prophet stories, and activity books with 266+ titles.
• Islamic Lifestyle Products Islamic lifestyle literature including Fortress of the Muslim, Hisn-ul-Muslim, Islamic etiquette, healing, and general moral guidance.
• Educational Toys Islamic educational toys and games for children including quiz cards, Arabic alphabet puzzles, stacking blocks, memory games, dominoes, and board books.
• Prayer & Supplication Books Dua and Salah (prayer) related books including A Guide to Salah, Hisn-ul-Muslim, supplication collections, and Friday Khutbas.
• Fasting Books Islamic literature on fasting (Siyam) including Ramadan preparation, fasting rulings, and related jurisprudential works.
• Hajj & Umrah Books Guidebooks and literature for Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage including step-by-step guides, atlases, and activity books for children.
• Faith & Aqeedah Books Islamic creed and belief literature including Kitab at-Tawheed, commentaries, basic principles of Islam, and monotheism guides.
• Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) Books Islamic law and jurisprudence publications covering various schools of thought and contemporary fatwas.
• Islamic Health Books Islamic medicine and health literature including Tibb Nabawi (Prophetic medicine), healing through Quran and Ahadith.
• Islamic Education Books Islamic educational materials for structured learning including Arabic language courses, Islamic studies textbooks, and grade-level curricula.
• Science & Islam Books Publications exploring the relationship between scientific discoveries and the Holy Quran, including astrophysics, physical sciences, and miracles in creation.
• Dawah Books Islamic outreach and invitation literature for sharing Islam with non-Muslims, including introductory guides and comparative religion works.
• Al Bayaan Educational Device Digital Quran reading and memorization device designed to help users memorize the entire Quran through interactive learning technology.
• Pen Quran (Digital Quran Reading Pen) Digital Quran reading pen with 16 Islamic books in English, Urdu, and French; allows audio playback of Quran text through touch.
• Islamic Digital Devices Collection Electronic Islamic learning devices including Quran readers and educational tools for memorization.
• Quran Stands Stands and holders for placing the Holy Quran during recitation.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

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Direct peers

• Kube Publishing: UK-based Islamic publisher producing Islamic studies, Quran, Hadith, and children's titles in English. Competes with Darussalam in the English-language Islamic book segment globally.
• International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH): Riyadh-headquartered Islamic publisher producing Quran, Hadith, and Islamic sciences in multiple languages. Listed as a publisher partner on Darussalam's own storefront and operates in the same niche with overlapping catalog and customer base.
• Learning Roots: UK-based Islamic publisher specializing in children's books, activity materials, and educational resources. Listed on Darussalam's storefront and competes directly in the family/children category.
• Goodword Books: India-based Islamic children's and family publisher offering multi-language Islamic titles. Listed as a publisher on Darussalam's storefront and competes head-to-head in the kids/children Islamic book segment.
• Dar Us Sunnah Publishers: South Africa and UK-based Islamic publisher producing Quran translations, Hadith, and classical Islamic texts. Listed on Darussalam's storefront with overlapping multi-language Islamic literature offerings.
• Al-Firdous Ltd: UK-based Islamic publisher producing Quran, Hadith, and classical Islamic texts across multiple languages. Comparable multi-language Islamic publishing operation targeting the global English-reading Muslim market.
• Ta-Ha Publishers: UK-based Islamic publisher producing children's Islamic books and educational materials. Overlaps with Darussalam's kids/children catalog and competes for the same English-reading Muslim family audience.

Emerging players

• Maktabatul Irshad: UAE-based Islamic publisher producing Quran translations, children's books, and Islamic literature in Arabic and English. Regional peer serving the same Gulf customer base with comparable catalog depth.

Broad incumbents

• King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur'an: Saudi government-backed printing complex producing and distributing Mushaf and Quran translations globally. Comparable as a KSA-based authoritative Islamic publisher with significantly larger scale and institutional backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/DarussalamStudioPK
• Facebookfacebook.com/darussalam.sns
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3553479
• Instagraminstagram.com/darussalam.publishers
• Xx.com/DarussalamSNS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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