HADI

What HADI does

HADI (Human Assistance & Development International) is a California-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 that operates a multi-platform digital ecosystem serving the global Muslim community, students, educators, and humanitarian aid recipients across 225+ countries. Its portfolio encompasses IslamiCity.org (a pioneering Islamic web portal launched in 1995 with 325M+ lifetime visits and 10M+ annual visitors), AI-powered knowledge and finance assistants (ChatILM serving 100K+ monthly queries and FinanceILM launched in 2025), educational platforms (CLASSRoad, IslamiCity Academy accredited by BYU and Al-Azhar), humanitarian relief operations (HADI Relief across 18+ countries), a halal marketplace (HalalX with NAIT), mobile applications (PrayWatch, Quran+), and a blockchain preservation initiative (Ummah.Network, which deployed the first Qur'an on Ethereum in 2022). The organization has 34+ years of continuous operation, partnerships with the UN DGC, Qatar Foundation International, IIUM, Harvard Islamic Finance Project, and Near East Foundation, and a roadmap of new platforms extending through 2032 (Islam.org, Allah.org, Islamic.org, HADI Center). HADI is funded primarily through tax-deductible donations, federal grants such as STARTALK for Arabic teacher training, and emerging revenue from marketplace and technology platform services, with no equity funding rounds disclosed.

Name

HADI

Legal name

Human Assistance & Development International

Website

https://hadi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HADI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating an integrated Islamic digital ecosystem including IslamiCity.org, ChatILM AI, FinanceILM, CLASSRoad, HADI Relief, and HalalX, serving global Muslims, students, and humanitarian beneficiaries across 225+ countries since 1991.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Culver City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: HADI operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The primary revenue stream comes from tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting humanitarian, educational, and scientific initiatives. The organization emphasizes sadaqah jariyah (ongoing charity) and monthly giving programs.
2. Educational Programs and Services: Revenue from educational services including IslamiCity Academy (partnering with BYU), CLASSRoad programs, teacher training, and STARTALK grants from the U.S. government for Arabic language education.
3. Technology Platform Services: Revenue generated from AI-powered platforms including ChatILM (100K+ monthly queries), FinanceILM fintech tools, and blockchain-based services through Ummah.Network.
4. HalalX Marketplace: Halal business directory and marketplace connecting ethical businesses and consumers worldwide, developed in collaboration with North American Islamic Trust (NAIT).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HADI operates a portfolio of digital platforms and programs serving the global Muslim community, including the IslamiCity.org knowledge portal, AI-powered ChatILM Islamic assistant, Shariah-compliant FinanceILM platform, CLASSRoad education tools, and HADI Relief humanitarian programs across 18+ countries. The organization provides Qur'an tools, prayer apps, Islamic finance education, blockchain-based preservation, and charitable services funded through donations and grants.

Product overview

HADI (Human Assistance & Development International) operates a multi-platform digital ecosystem spanning education, media, humanitarian relief, and technology. The portfolio includes IslamiCity.org as the flagship global Muslim digital portal; ChatILM.ai as the AI-powered Islamic knowledge assistant; FinanceILM.ai for Shariah-compliant finance; and CLASSRoad for language/cultural education. Supporting platforms include HalalX marketplace, PrayWatch prayer app, Quran+, Ummah.Network blockchain preservation, IslamiCity Academy (partnered with BYU and Al-Azhar), SHIP student housing program, and Islamic wills tools. Upcoming initiatives include Islam.org, Allah.org (99 Names in 99 languages), Islamic.org (AI-driven knowledge framework), and the HADI Center community hub. The organization serves 225+ countries with humanitarian programs in 18+ nations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IslamiCity.org: Global Muslim digital platform providing knowledge, resources, community, current affairs, and AI guidance with 325M+ lifetime visits
• HADI Relief
• CLASSRoad
• ChatILM.ai
• FinanceILM
• PrayWatch
• Quran+
• IslamiCity Academy
• Ummah.Network
• HalalX
• SHIP
• Al-Masdar
• LangCred

Products and services

• IslamiCity.org Global Muslim digital platform and pioneer Islamic portal providing Qur'an tools, articles, prayer times, news, lifestyle content, and a vibrant global online community. Reaches 10M+ annual visitors and 325M+ lifetime visits across 225+ countries.
• ChatILM.ai AI-powered learning companion focused on Islamic education and interactive Q&A experiences, offering guidance rooted in Qur'an and Hadith. Serves 100K+ monthly queries as an intelligent knowledge companion for Muslims worldwide.
• FinanceILM.ai Shariah-aware finance education and AI fintech platform helping users purify wealth, plan finances, and prosper with ethical, values-aligned tools. Extends HADI's leadership in Islamic finance innovation.
• CLASSRoad Digital education platform offering curriculum tools and learning experiences for schools and learners, advancing language and cultural education through teacher training, curriculum development, and STARTALK programs.
• HADI Relief Humanitarian relief initiative providing emergency aid, long-term support, and community rebuilding programs across 18+ countries with transparent digital tracking.
• HalalX Global halal marketplace and business directory developed in collaboration with North American Islamic Trust (NAIT), connecting ethical halal businesses and consumers worldwide.
• PrayWatch Privacy-first prayer times app trusted by millions worldwide with accurate timings, clean design, and zero data collection.
• Ummah.Network Blockchain preservation platform that deployed the full Qur'an on Ethereum in 2022, developing Web3 tools for mosque-centered economies and digital preservation.
• IslamiCity Academy Online academy combining accredited education powered by Brigham Young University (BYU) with Al-Azhar-approved Arabic and Islamic Studies for middle and high school students worldwide.
• Quran+ Enhanced Qur'an app providing translations, tafsir, recitations, and AI-powered study tools designed for mobile-first users seeking reliable and interactive Qur'an engagement.
• SHIP (Student Housing & Internship Program) Program providing housing, mentorship, and internship opportunities helping students gain leadership skills, real-world experience, and a strong sense of purpose.

Quantifiable outcome

• 325M+ lifetime visits served globally
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

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

• North American Islamic Trust (NAIT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026HalalX developed in collaboration with North American Islamic Trust (NAIT) as the halal business directory and marketplace.
• Brigham Young University (BYU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026IslamiCity Academy combines accredited education powered by Brigham Young University (BYU) alongside Al-Azhar-approved Arabic and Islamic Studies.
• IXL LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026IslamiCity Academy partners with IXL to combine academic subjects, Arabic, and Islamic Studies reaching learners worldwide.
• American Halal Institute (AHI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Introduced HalalX in partnership with American Halal Institute, creating a halal directory and marketplace ecosystem.
• International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Signed LOI with IIUM for academic and content partnerships, strengthening educational content and academic credibility.
• United Nations Department of Global Communications (UN DGC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Signed agreement with United Nations Department of Global Communications for global news dissemination, marking HADI as a recognized partner in international information sharing.
• National Humanities Center (NHC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Awarded California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) grant to promote civic education with CLASSRoad and National Humanities Center.
• Qatar Foundation International (QFI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Collaboration to create Al-Masdar Language Portal, an Arabic education platform supporting language learning and cultural education.
• CSU San BernardinocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Received competitive U.S. STARTALK grants for Arabic teacher training with CSU San Bernardino and University of Maryland.
• University of MarylandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Received competitive U.S. STARTALK grants for Arabic teacher training with University of Maryland.
• International Islamic Finance Forum (IIF)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2005Served as media partner for International Islamic Finance Forum (IIF) in Dubai.
• Harvard Islamic Finance Project (HIFIP)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2001Built web-based Islamic finance research tool for the Harvard Islamic Finance Project at Harvard University.
• iHilal and Rasmalah GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Formed partnership with iHilal and Rasmalah Group to promote halal Islamic finance tools and education.
• Near East Foundation (NEF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993Launched refugee family income program with Washington, DC-based Near East Foundation for Jordan microfinance initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Islam Channel: UK-based global Islamic TV channel and media platform producing Islamic content for Muslim audiences worldwide. Comparable to HADI's IslamiCity+ streaming platform and overall media-and-content strategy.
• SoundVision: Long-running Islamic media and education organization serving the American Muslim community with content, publications, and educational resources. Comparable to HADI in mission scope (knowledge dissemination, community building) and historical legacy.
• Bayyinah Institute: Leading Islamic educational platform offering Arabic, Qur'an, and Islamic studies courses by Nouman Ali Khan. Comparable to CLASSRoad and IslamiCity Academy in providing structured Islamic and Arabic education to English-speaking Muslims globally.
• Zakat Foundation of America: US-based Islamic nonprofit focused on Zakat collection and humanitarian distribution. Comparable to HADI as a faith-based nonprofit serving the American Muslim community with humanitarian, educational, and faith-aligned programming.
• Quran.com: Quran.com is one of the most popular online Qur'an platforms globally with translations, recitations, and tafsir. Directly competes with Quran+ and IslamiCity's Qur'an tools for users seeking digital Qur'an engagement.
• Muslim Pro: Leading prayer times and Islamic app with 100M+ downloads. Directly competes with PrayWatch and Quran+ apps for mobile-first Muslim users seeking prayer tools and Qur'an resources.
• Islamic Relief Worldwide: Major international Islamic humanitarian nonprofit operating in 40+ countries. Closely comparable to HADI Relief in mission and structure, though larger in humanitarian scale; both compete for donor dollars and global Muslim community engagement.
• Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research: Islamic research and education organization producing digital content, research papers, and educational programs for Muslims globally. Comparable to HADI's educational content arm (CLASSRoad, IslamiCity Academy) and competes for the same digital Muslim learner audience.
• CrescentRating (HalalTrip): Halal economy certification and marketplace platform serving Muslim consumers and businesses globally. Closely comparable to HalalX in addressing the halal marketplace and business directory space.

Broad incumbents

• Near East Foundation: International development nonprofit that is an actual HADI partner (Jordan microfinance program since 1993). Comparable as a humanitarian and development organization, though broader in scope and not faith-specific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WWW_HADI_ORG

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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