What IslamiCity does

IslamiCity is a nonprofit online Islamic community platform founded in February 1995 and operated by HADI (Human Assistance & Development International), a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Culver City, California. The platform serves Muslims worldwide seeking religious knowledge and community, as well as non-Muslims (students, researchers, interfaith practitioners) seeking accurate information about Islam. Its product surface aggregates an extensive set of religious and informational tools in one destination, including Quran Smart Search (with phonetic, English, Arabic-root, and topic-based search), the Advanced Hadith Search spanning 40,000+ entries across nine major books, ChatILM (a domain-specialized conversational AI trained on IslamiCity's own knowledge corpus), the Pray Watch prayer-time application with 2+ million iOS users, Quran audio recitation streaming (Live Quran Radio), VideoHub for Islamic video content, IslamiCity News (aggregating Al Jazeera, Middle East Eye, and TRT), Zakat and Hijri calculators, a Free Quran distribution program, and live chat/telephone Dawah (outreach) services.

The platform's architecture is web-centric with mobile-app extensions, supported by an editorial team publishing across articles, podcasts (e.g., the Light Upon Light series), video clips, and a Q&A service ("Ask Dear Hadi"). Distribution is driven by strong organic search rankings (historically #1 on Google for 'Quran Search' and 'Understand Islam'), a grassroots social presence across Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Pinterest, and a Weekly eBulletin distributed to 130,000 subscribers. IslamiCity is part of a broader HADI ecosystem that includes Islam.org, Allah.org, HADI Relief (humanitarian), HalalX (halal business directory), IslamiCity Academy, and CLASSRoad.

The business model is donation- and sponsorship-driven rather than transactional. Core services are free; revenue is generated through grassroots individual donations (501(c)(3) tax-deductible, Zakat-eligible per multiple scholars), a tiered Prime Sponsorship advertising program (sticky ad zones, Info Article publishing, eBulletin inclusion for Gold+ sponsors), standard 300x250 in-article banner ads, a membership subscription program, structured charitable programs (Ramadan Food Pack at $50, Udhiya/Qurbani via goodcause.islamicity.org, car donations, orphan education, Quran-for-non-Muslims distribution), and ancillary web hosting services via icdomain.com. Total reach is reported as 330M+ lifetime visits across 195-225 countries and territories, with a stated headcount of 11-50 employees. No revenue or funding figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

IslamiCity

Legal name

Human Assistance & Development International (HADI)

Website

https://islamicity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IslamiCity is a nonprofit online Islamic community platform launched in 1995, offering Quran and Hadith search, AI-powered Islamic learning via ChatILM, prayer-time tools, multimedia content, and charitable giving services to Muslims and non-Muslims worldwide across 195+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Content & Islamic Education Platform

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (51929)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Broadcasting (MPABALAG)

Keywords

• Islamic education portal
• Religious content platform
• Quran and Hadith search
• Online Islamic community
• Muslim digital resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Culver City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership: Grassroots donations from individual supporters and membership program providing exclusive benefits. IslamiCity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible. Zakat-eligible according to multiple Islamic scholars.
2. Prime Sponsorship: Premium sponsorship tier featuring sticky ad zones that cannot be closed, site-wide visibility, and access to publish Info Articles on IslamiCity plus inclusion in the Weekly eBulletin sent to 130,000 subscribers. Gold-level and above sponsors receive additional publishing and email marketing access.
3. Standard In-Article Banner Ads: 300x250 banner ads placed within article sections, offered as standard advertising placements on the platform.
4. Ramadan Food Pack Program: Charitable giving programs including Ramadan Food Pack ($50 for a family's meal for the entire month), Quran for non-Muslims, Dawah Center, Orphan Education Fund, Genocide Archive Project, and Udhiya/Qurbani offerings.
5. Udhiya/Qurbani: Udhiya/Qurbani meat distribution service fulfilled through goodcause.islamicity.org marketplace.
6. Car Donations: Vehicle donation program allowing supporters to donate cars as a contribution.
7. Web Hosting Services: Web hosting services offered through icdomain.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IslamiCity is a comprehensive online Islamic community platform providing free access to Quran and Hadith search tools, prayer-time applications, AI-powered Islamic knowledge assistance (ChatILM), podcasts, videos, news aggregation, and live chat/phone Dawah services. The platform also operates a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable program covering Zakat calculation, Quran distribution, Ramadan food packs, Udhiya/Qurbani, and orphan education. Revenue is generated through donations, membership, and advertising/sponsorship.

Product overview

IslamiCity is a comprehensive Islamic digital platform launched in February 1995, functioning as the oldest and largest online Islamic eCommunity. The platform operates as an integrated ecosystem of tools and resources including: the main website portal for Islamic content, Quran Smart Search and Quran+ for Quranic study, Advanced Hadith Search (40,000+ hadith), ChatILM AI assistant for conversational Islamic knowledge, VideoHub for video content, Pray Watch prayer times app (2M+ users), Quran Audio Recitation with live radio, Live Chat and Phone Service for Q&A, Podcasts including Light Upon Light series, IslamiCity News aggregation, 99 Names of Allah resource, Hijri Converter, Zakat Calculator, Free Quran distribution, HalalX for halal business discovery, and membership program. The platform attracts millions of visitors annually from 225+ countries and territories, providing non-sectarian Islamic education, spiritual guidance, community services, and news aggregation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ChatILM: AI-powered Islamic knowledge assistant
• Pray Watch
• Quran+
• VideoHub
• Dear Hadi

Products and services

• IslamiCity Website Main comprehensive Islamic information platform serving millions of visitors from 225+ countries with content on faith, news, community, educational resources, AI tools, podcasts, videos, and Dawah services.
• ChatILM (Chat Islamic Language Model) AI-powered Islamic knowledge assistant trained on IslamiCity's own knowledge base, providing conversational answers to Islamic questions for global users.
• Quran Smart Search Advanced Quran search tool allowing searches by topic, word, phrase, reference, in English, Arabic, or phonetics, including Arabic word roots.
• Quran+ Application for reading, searching, and listening to the Quran on phone or computer with advanced features.
• Quran Audio Recitation / Live Quran Radio Continuous streaming audio recitation of the Quran by Shaikh Abdul Baset, followed by English translation by Marmaduke Pickthall.
• Advanced Hadith Search Searchable database of over 40,000 Hadith across nine major books with AI summarization and instant search capability.
• VideoHub Handpicked video content platform featuring Islamic videos including 'Light Upon Light' podcast series, 'News In 60 Sec' news briefs, Islamic lectures, and documentary content.
• Pray Watch (Prayer Times App) Ad-free prayer time application for iOS providing daily and printable monthly prayer calendars; used by over 2 million people.
• Live Chat and Phone Dawah Service Real-time live chat and phone service connecting visitors with expert representatives for Islamic information, Q&A, and conversion support.
• 99 Names of Allah Comprehensive resource with English and Arabic names, Quranic references, and memorization tools for all 99 names of Allah.
• Hijri-Gregorian Converter Tool for converting dates between the Hijri and Gregorian calendars.
• Zakat Calculator Calculator for determining Zakat obligations with Nisab value and due date information based on lunar year timing.
• Free Quran Distribution Service providing free Quran copies to anyone who wants to understand the Quran better.
• IslamiCity Newsletter (Weekly eBulletin) Weekly email eBulletin distributed to 130,000 subscribers featuring curated content, sponsored articles, and platform updates.
• Podcasts (Light Upon Light series) Audio podcast content including the 'Light Upon Light' series covering topics like AI and Islam, Arafah, gambling, and family, plus other Islamic podcasts.
• IslamiCity News News aggregation platform curating top stories from Al Jazeera, Middle East Eye (MEE), TRT, and other sources.
• Ask Dear Hadi Q&A service where users can submit Islamic questions for guidance from HADI's expert representatives.
• HalalX Halal business discovery platform connecting users with Muslim-owned businesses, organizations, and professionals in their city.

Quantifiable outcome

• 330 million+ total visits served since 1995
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

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

• HADI (Human Assistance & Development International)coreOthersHADI is the parent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 95-4348674) that operates and maintains IslamiCity. All donations are processed through HADI, and IslamiCity receipts may carry the HADI name. HADI is headquartered at PO BOX 4598, Culver City, CA 90231.
• HalalX (halalx.org)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHalalX is a HADI project and the ultimate destination for discovering halal businesses, organizations, and professionals in one's city. Integrated with IslamiCity's ecosystem as a featured HADI project, expanding the platform's utility for Muslim consumers and businesses.
• ChatILM AI Assistant (chatilm.islamicity.org)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationChatILM is an AI-powered Islamic Language Model assistant built on IslamiCity's own extensive knowledge base. It represents a proprietary technology integration developed in-house to enhance Islamic learning through conversational AI.
• Pray Watch (praywatch.app)coreTechnology or IntegrationPray Watch is an ad-free prayer time application developed by IslamiCity, used by over 2 million people. Android version is planned for Ramadan release. Integrated as a core offering within the IslamiCity ecosystem.
• Arab AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslamiCity partnered with the Egyptian-based Arab Academy to offer one-on-one Arabic language lessons for kindergartners through 12th-graders, expanding educational offerings for Muslim youth.
• News Aggregation PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIslamiCity's news aggregation platform aggregates top stories from Al Jazeera, Middle East Eye (MEE), TRT, and other sources, offering Muslims a curated, balanced, and uncensored news source in one place.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Bayyinah Institute: Bayyinah Institute is an Islamic educational organization founded by Nouman Ali Khan offering video-based Quran and Arabic courses. A featured testimonial partner of IslamiCity and adjacent in Quranic education for English-speaking Muslims.
• MuslimMatters: MuslimMatters is an English-language online Islamic publication and community covering theology, culture, and lifestyle. Overlaps with IslamiCity's article and editorial content targeting American Muslim audiences.
• Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research: Yaqeen Institute produces cutting-edge Islamic research, articles, and videos for English-speaking Muslims. Comparable to IslamiCity's editorial and educational content mission with a more research-driven approach.
• SeekersGuidance: SeekersGuidance provides online Islamic education through courses, fatwas, and Q&A. Comparable to IslamiCity's educational offerings but with a stronger structured-learning focus rather than content aggregation.

Direct peers

• About Islam: About Islam is an online Islamic content platform offering articles, videos, and educational resources in English. Competes directly with IslamiCity for English-speaking Muslim and non-Muslim audiences seeking accessible Islamic content.
• Quran.com: Quran.com is a widely-used online Quran platform providing translations, recitations, and search. Directly competes with IslamiCity's Quran Smart Search and Quran+ products for English-speaking Quran readers.
• SoundVision: SoundVision was an early pioneer in online Islamic content and media, similar to IslamiCity's broad-based Islamic portal approach. Both target English-speaking Muslims and non-Muslims with multimedia Islamic content.
• Muslim Pro: Muslim Pro is a leading mobile Islamic app offering prayer times, Quran, Qibla, and Hijri calendar. Directly competes with IslamiCity's Pray Watch and Quran tools for the same global Muslim user base.

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Relief Worldwide: Islamic Relief is a major international Muslim humanitarian organization. Comparable to IslamiCity's HADI Relief subsidiary and aligned on charitable giving for Muslim donors, though much larger in humanitarian scale.

Regional players

• CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations): CAIR is a leading American Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. Comparable to IslamiCity on community outreach and education for American Muslims, with a US-centric focus and a different advocacy mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/islamicity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/islamicitytv
• Facebookfacebook.com/islamicity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/islamicity
• Instagraminstagram.com/islamicity
• TikToktiktok.com/@islamicity_
• Pinterestpinterest.com/islamicity

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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