Muslim Advocates

What Muslim Advocates does

Muslim Advocates is a national 501(c)(3) civil rights nonprofit founded in 2005 by Farhana Khera and headquartered in Washington, DC. The organization provides expert legal representation, policy advocacy, and educational resources aimed at halting anti-Muslim bigotry and protecting American Muslims and allied communities from discrimination, hate crimes, and religious freedom violations. It has served as lead or co-counsel in major federal litigation including Emami v. Nielsen (Muslim Ban class action), Universal Muslim Association of America v. Trump, Iranian Alliances Across Borders v. Trump, and multiple Temporary Protected Status lawsuits affecting immigrants from Syria, Haiti, Somalia, Ethiopia, and South Sudan.

The organization's core offerings include direct court representation in civil rights cases, the Keeping the Faith interactive database of state prison religious accommodation policies (built via open records requests), Know Your Rights educational resources covering schools, workplaces, and carceral facilities, and digital advocacy platforms including the Muslim Ban Action Center and the NO BAN Act Action Center. Distribution occurs through direct legal services, coalition partnerships with approximately 400 civil rights, faith, and community organizations, congressional testimony, and grassroots organizing.

The business model is donation-funded: Muslim Advocates is entirely supported by tax-deductible private donations from individuals, with gifts described as Zakat-eligible and suggested donation tiers of $25, $50, $100, and $500. The organization reports a headcount of approximately 11 and operates with no disclosed corporate sponsors, foundation grants, or fee-for-service revenue. There is no pricing model and no product sales; revenue mechanics are community fundraising rather than commercial.

Name

Muslim Advocates

Legal name

Muslim Advocates

Website

https://muslimadvocates.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Muslim Advocates is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) civil rights nonprofit founded in 2005 that provides legal representation, policy advocacy, and educational resources to halt anti-Muslim bigotry and protect affected communities through litigation and coalition building.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Rights Legal Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Other Social Advocacy Organizations (813319)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

Keywords

• Civil rights advocacy
• Legal representation services
• Religious freedom litigation
• Anti-discrimination advocacy
• Immigration legal aid

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Donations: Muslim Advocates is entirely supported by private donations from individuals. Gifts made to Muslim Advocates are Zakat-eligible and all donations are tax-deductible.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Muslim Advocates is a national civil rights nonprofit that provides expert legal representation in court cases challenging anti-Muslim discrimination, the Muslim Ban, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) terminations affecting immigrant communities from Syria, Haiti, Somalia, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. The organization also delivers public policy advocacy through congressional testimony and coalition campaigns, and publishes educational resources such as the Keeping the Faith interactive database and Know Your Rights guides that help American Muslims secure religious accommodations in schools, workplaces, and carceral facilities.

Product overview

Muslim Advocates is a civil rights legal advocacy organization offering a portfolio of digital and service-based products focused on protecting American Muslim rights. The core offerings include the Keeping the Faith interactive database of state prison religious accommodation policies, Know Your Rights educational resources with templates for schools/workplaces/carceral facilities, the Muslim Ban and NO BAN Act digital Action Centers for advocacy campaigns, court case legal representation services, FOIA request services, and an online donation platform. These products work together to empower community members through education, legal support, and civic engagement tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Keeping the Faith Database Interactive database of state prison religious accommodation policies for common Islamic religious practices, built from data obtained through open records requests, designed to help American Muslims and their advocates understand prison religious practice standards.
• Know Your Rights Resources Educational resources, pamphlets, and template letters helping American Muslims understand their rights and request religious accommodations in schools, workplaces, and carceral facilities.
• Muslim Ban Action Center Online action center providing information, resources, and advocacy tools for ending the Muslim Ban and supporting affected individuals and families.
• NO BAN Act Action Center Digital advocacy platform providing action alerts, legislator contact tools, and campaign resources to build support for the NO BAN Act (H.R. 2214).
• Court Case Legal Representation Expert legal representation in federal court cases on behalf of American Muslims and impacted communities, including class actions such as Emami v. Nielsen and TPS termination lawsuits.
• FOIA Request Services Freedom of Information Act request services that obtain government records on behalf of community members and support organizational advocacy efforts.
• Donation Platform Online donation system enabling supporters to contribute to Muslim Advocates, with all donations being tax-deductible and Zakat-eligible, offered at suggested tiers of $25, $50, $100, and $500.

Quantifiable outcome

• Led coalition of nearly 400 civil rights organizations supporting the NO BAN Act
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Co-counsel in Mullin v. Dahlia Doe representing Syrian TPS holders. Represents plaintiffs in Supreme Court case challenging TPS termination.
• ACLU of Northern CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Co-counsel in TPS litigation representing Syrian community members. Participated in Supreme Court oral arguments.
• Van Der Hout LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Co-counsel in Syrian TPS litigation. Provides legal representation in Mullin v. Dahlia Doe case.
• UCLA Center for Immigration Law and PolicycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Academic partner providing legal expertise in TPS cases. Professor Ahilan Arulanantham serves as Co-Director.
• National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Partner in TPS litigation representing Syrian community. Jessica Bansal serves as TPS Counsel.
• Democracy ForwardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Legal counsel in Dorcas International Institute v. USCIS lawsuit challenging Trump-Vance administration immigration policies targeting immigrants based on nationality.
• Lawyers' Committee for Rhode IslandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Legal counsel in federal lawsuit challenging discriminatory immigration policies. Kevin Love Hubbard serves as Counsel.
• RAICEScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Legal counsel in lawsuit challenging Trump-Vance administration immigration policies targeting immigrants based on country of origin.
• South Asian American Justice Collaborative (SAAJCO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Co-counsel in lawsuit challenging nationality-based immigration policies. Anisa Rahim serves as Legal Director.
• African Communities Together (ACT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Co-plaintiff in African Communities Together v. Noem lawsuit challenging termination of TPS for Ethiopia. Muslim Advocates serves as co-counsel alongside ACT and other organizations representing Ethiopian TPS holders.
• Haitian Bridge AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Co-counsel in TPS litigation representing Haitian community members. Partnered in Ethiopian TPS case and broader immigration advocacy.
• Covington & Burling LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Outside legal counsel partnership in TPS lawsuits. Provides legal expertise and resources for immigration litigation.
• Communities United for Status and Protection (CUSP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Coordination partner for TPS lawsuits and broader immigration advocacy efforts. Coordinates coalition efforts across multiple TPS cases.
• Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Coalition partner in submitting joint UN report on US human rights violations against immigrants and asylum seekers.
• Amnesty InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Coalition partner in UN human rights report on immigration issues.
• Human Rights FirstcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Coalition partner in UN human rights report documenting US immigration abuses.
• National Immigration ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Coalition partner in UN human rights report on immigration enforcement abuses.
• PostmatesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Corporate sponsor of the Muslim Ban Action Center. Supported the organization in standing up to hate and bigotry.
• NAACPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Coalition partner endorsing the NO BAN Act. One of nearly 400 civil rights, faith, and community organizations supporting the legislation.
• AirbnbminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2019Corporate supporter of the NO BAN Act. Announced support alongside other major corporations including Pinterest, Spotify, Eventbrite, Slack, Upwork, Lyft, Uber, Twitter.
• Lotfi Legal LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2018Co-counsel in Emami v. Nielsen class action lawsuit challenging Muslim Ban waiver denials.
• Immigrant Advocacy & Litigation Center PLLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2018Co-counsel in Muslim Ban waiver class action lawsuit.
• Mayer Brown LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2018Co-counsel in Emami v. Nielsen Muslim Ban waiver lawsuit.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC): SPLC is a major civil rights legal organization that litigates against hate groups and discrimination; it served as co-counsel alongside Muslim Advocates in Universal Muslim Association v. Trump and shares the impact-litigation and donor-supported funding model.
• Anti-Defamation League (ADL): ADL is a long-established anti-bigotry organization tracking hate groups and litigating civil rights cases; comparable in anti-discrimination mission, congressional engagement, and educational programming targeting religious and ethnic minorities.
• Brennan Center for Justice: Brennan Center is a national law and policy organization engaging in impact litigation and policy advocacy on civil rights issues; comparable in legal-advocacy model and donor-funded 501(c)(3) structure, though focused on democracy and justice issues more broadly.
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): The ACLU is a much larger civil liberties organization that litigates religious freedom, immigration, and anti-discrimination cases at the federal level; it offers overlapping capabilities but as a broad portfolio spanning many issues rather than the Muslim-specific niche Muslim Advocates occupies.
• NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: NAACP LDF is a premier civil rights legal organization comparable in impact-litigation strategy, congressional advocacy, and federal-court docket focus, though it spans a broader race-equity mission rather than Muslim-specific advocacy.

Direct peers

• Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC): MPAC is a national American Muslim advocacy organization working on policy, civil rights, and interfaith engagement, comparable in target constituency, Washington-DC-based advocacy model, and coalition-based approach to legislative reform.
• National Immigration Law Center (NILC): NILC is a leading immigrant-rights legal advocacy organization directly comparable in TPS litigation strategy, coalition-driven policy campaigns, and donor-funded legal-services model, with overlap on co-counsel matters such as the Syrian/Haitian TPS cases.
• Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR): CAIR is the largest American Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, directly comparable to Muslim Advocates in mission (combating anti-Muslim discrimination), advocacy tactics (litigation, congressional engagement, Know Your Rights campaigns), and donor-supported 501(c)(3) structure.
• International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP): IRAP is a legal aid organization representing refugees and displaced people, directly comparable as a co-counsel partner on the Mullin v. Doe Supreme Court TPS matter and sharing the model of donor-supported impact litigation on immigration status protections.
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC): AAJC is a national Asian American civil rights organization pursuing impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community education on immigration and anti-discrimination, comparable in constituency-focused legal advocacy model and coalition-driven campaigns.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/muslim-advocates

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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