WORLD ISLAMIC CALL SOCIETY

What WORLD ISLAMIC CALL SOCIETY does

World Islamic Call Society (جمعية الدعوة الإسلامية العالمية) is a Libyan private non-governmental organization founded in 1970 in Tripoli following the Great Islamic Conference of December 1970, dedicated to Islamic da'wah (religious propagation), cultural, educational, and humanitarian work. Its core product is the printing and global distribution of the Holy Quran in multiple Qira'at — most prominently the Qira'at of Imam Qalun via the WIC Society Quran sub-brand — supplemented by translation of Quranic meanings into multiple languages and the publication of dozens of Islamic-culture books. The organization operates the Islamic Call College (كلية الدعوة الإسلامية), established in 1974 under Libyan Law No. 78, with branches in Lebanon, Benin, Senegal, Chad, Britain, Turkey, and Indonesia, alongside 9 Quran memorization centers (مراكز تحفيظ), cultural centers in Copenhagen and Malmö, and a broader network of 22 international offices concentrated in Africa.

The business model is that of a religious/cultural nonprofit rather than a commercial enterprise. Services (Quran distribution, Arabic language instruction for foreigners including diplomats, educational programming, Quran-reader delegations during Ramadan, and humanitarian/medical convoys) are provided free of charge. Funding comes from three streams: self-generated investment income from three wholly-owned Libyan investment complexes (Dhat Al-Amad, Gargi, Benghazi) plus foreign holdings, donations and unconditional charitable contributions, and a designated share of tax allocations granted by the host country. There is no proprietary technology stack; outputs are physical publications, in-person education, and field-conducted humanitarian operations, distributed via the 22 office network and affiliated mosques/cultural centers.

The Society holds full UN ECOSOC membership, associate membership in UNESCO (with a Paris representative office), and observer status at the OIC, including founding membership in its Joint Islamic Action Coordination Committee. Customers/end-beneficiaries are horizontal — global Muslim communities, with particular focus on Africa and non-Arabic-speaking countries — rather than identifiable paying accounts; the organization serves ecosystems of affiliated Islamic institutions, host-country Islamic councils, diplomats, and Quran-recitation audiences. Governance is run by a Board of Directors with a Chairman and Secretary General overseeing Investment, Financial Affairs, and Board Affairs offices, with a Permanent Quran Committee providing editorial oversight for Quran printing.

Name

WORLD ISLAMIC CALL SOCIETY

Legal name

جمعية الدعوة الإسلامية العالمية (World Islamic Call Society)

Website

https://wicsociety.ly

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

World Islamic Call Society is a Libyan nonprofit founded in 1970 that prints and distributes the Holy Quran in multiple Qira'at, operates the Islamic Call College, and runs 22 international offices and cultural centers delivering da'wah, education, and humanitarian programs to global Muslim communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Humanitarian NGO Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Religious publishing
• Islamic education
• Humanitarian services
• Religious propagation
• Quran printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tripoli

HQ country

Libya

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Self-generated Investment Income: The association funds its activities through income generated from its investments both within Libya and abroad.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Funding comes from gifts, donations, and unconditional charitable contributions from supporters.
3. Tax Allocations: A portion of tax deductions allocated to the association in its home country contributes to its budget.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The World Islamic Call Society is a private non-governmental organization dedicated to Islamic da'wah (religious propagation), Quran printing and distribution, Arabic language education, and humanitarian aid. It prints and distributes the Holy Quran in multiple Qira'at and translations, operates the Islamic Call College across multiple countries, runs cultural centers serving Muslim communities in Europe, and dispatches medical, educational, and relief convoys worldwide.

Product overview

The World Islamic Call Society is a non-governmental organization with a diversified portfolio of religious, cultural, educational, and humanitarian products and services. Its core products include the printing and distribution of the Holy Quran in multiple Qira'at (the organization has produced at least 16 editions), and the operation of the College of Islamic Da'wah established in 1974 with branches across Asia, Africa, and Europe. The organization also operates cultural centers in various countries, provides medical convoys, educational programs including Arabic language instruction, and humanitarian aid services. Additionally, it maintains investment properties including three complexes in Libya (Dhhat al-Amad, Gargi, and Benghazi) that support the organization's self-funding activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• مصحف جمعية الدعوة الإسلامية (WIC Society Quran): The society's Quran publication known for its reading by Imam Qalon with Ottoman script, edited by Hafiz Abu Amro Al-Dani

Products and services

• The Holy Quran (المصحف الشريف) Printing, publishing, and distribution of the Holy Quran in multiple Qira'at (recitations), including the Qira'at of Imam Qalun over Nafi' with Ottoman script, following the selection of Imam Abu Amr al-Dani. The society has printed at least 16 editions and distributed millions of copies worldwide.
• Islamic Call College (كلية الدعوة الإسلامية) Educational institution offering Islamic studies, with headquarters in Tripoli, Libya and branches across Asia, Africa, and Europe (Lebanon, Benin, Senegal, Chad, Britain, Turkey, Indonesia, and previously Pakistan and Syria).
• Cultural Centers (المراكز الثقافية) Cultural centers operating in various countries including Copenhagen and Malmo to serve Muslim communities and promote Islamic values, Arabic language, and cultural exchange.
• Medical and Relief Convoys (القوافل الطبية والإغاثية) Medical relief convoys and humanitarian aid services dispatched to numerous countries providing healthcare and relief support.
• Arabic Language and Educational Programs (البرامج التعليمية) Educational programs including Arabic language teaching for foreigners such as diplomats and foreign workers in the headquarters country, and support for Arabic language adoption in schools, institutes, and universities in non-Arabic speaking countries.
• Dhhat al-Amad Complex (مجمع ذات العماد) Main administrative and investment complex in Tripoli, Libya, housing offices and facilities for the organization's operations.
• Gargi Investment Complex (مجمع قرجي الاستثماري)

Quantifiable outcome

• Millions of Qurans printed and distributed worldwide in multiple readings
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, moderate and core.

• Republic of Sierra LeonemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026Official meeting between the association's board chairman and the Sierra Leone ambassador accredited to Tunisia, Sudan, Libya, and Chad to discuss the association's office in Sierra Leone and future plans.
• Pertubhim Malaysia (جمعية بركيم الماليزية)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Official meeting between the association and the Malaysian Pertubhim organization to explore joint cooperation and develop programs of mutual interest in da'wah and educational fields.
• Republic of IndonesiamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Formal meeting with an Indonesian da'wah delegation attended by the Indonesian ambassador to Libya, discussing cooperation in da'wah and Quranic programs.
• Republic of GhanamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Official meeting with Ghana's ambassador to Libya to explore strengthening cooperation in da'wah and cultural fields.
• Malaysia Da'wah CoordinatormoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Meeting between association's board chairman and Malaysian da'wah coordinator to discuss challenges facing da'wah personnel and preparations for Ramadan programs.
• Malmö Islamic Cultural Center, SwedenmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Official visit by the association's Da'wah Office director to the cultural center in Malmö, Sweden to review the center's activities and programs.
• Copenhagen Islamic Cultural Center, DenmarkmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026The association's board restructured the Copenhagen cultural center's board and held its first 2026 meeting at the Libyan embassy in Denmark.
• Kuwaiti Islamic Association in GhanamoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2025Quran readers dispatched by the association participated in activities in Ghana under the sponsorship of Dr. Abdulkarim Al-Bandari and the Kuwaiti Islamic Association.
• International Islamic University MalaysiamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2025Visit by association's board chairman and dean of Islamic Call College with Malaysian university delegation to discuss strengthening scientific cooperation between institutions.
• Burkina Faso Islamic LeadersmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2024Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Mahmoud Fandi and Burkina Faso Islamic leaders hosted the association's Quran readers during Ramadan and organized Iftar events.
• United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)coreOthersFull member of the UN Economic and Social Council, attending its sessions regularly at UN headquarters.
• UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)coreOthersAssociate member of UNESCO with an office and representative at the organization's headquarters in Paris.
• Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)coreOthersObserver member of the OIC, attending Islamic Summit conferences and specialized ministerial meetings. Founding member of the OIC's Joint Islamic Action Coordination Committee.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Muslim Aid: UK-based international Muslim humanitarian and development NGO with field offices in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Comparable to WICS in donor-funded NGO model, geographic focus on Africa, and mixed education-humanitarian programming.
• Muslim World League (MWL): Saudi Arabia-based international Islamic NGO conducting da'wah, Quran distribution, and interfaith dialogue through a global office network. Most directly comparable to WICS in mission, international organization membership, and Quran publishing heritage.
• International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM): Malaysia-based Islamic higher education institution with global student base, focused on integrated Islamic and contemporary disciplines. Comparable to WICS via the College of Islamic Da'wah branch network and WICS's 2025 cooperation agreement; both deliver credentialed Islamic higher education.
• Islamic Relief Worldwide: UK-headquartered international Muslim humanitarian NGO with offices in 40+ countries, focused on development, education, and emergency relief. Comparable to WICS in operating model (field offices, education+humanitarian mix, donor-funded) but with a stronger humanitarian orientation.
• ISESCO (Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization): OIC-affiliated intergovernmental body promoting Islamic education, science, and culture across member states. Comparable to WICS in mission, intergovernmental membership profile, and educational remit; both operate Quran-related and cultural-preservation initiatives.
• Al-Maktoum Foundation: Dubai-based Islamic foundation supporting Islamic education, humanitarian projects, and Quran memorization centers globally. Directly comparable to WICS in Quran memorization centers, religious education focus, and global Arabic-promotion activities.
• International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO): Jeddah-based Islamic NGO originating from the Muslim World League, delivering humanitarian aid, da'wah, and educational programs across Africa, Asia, and Europe. Comparable to WICS in regional focus on Africa, religious propagation, and institutional scale.
• Qatar Charity: Doha-based Islamic humanitarian organization with global field offices, Quran distribution programs, and Islamic education initiatives. Comparable to WICS in multi-country office footprint, focus on underserved Muslim communities, and diversified religious-educational programs.
• King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran: Saudi government-operated printing complex producing millions of Mushafs annually across multiple Qira'at and distributing globally. The most direct comparable to WICS's Mushaf publishing franchise, with comparable scale, Ottoman-script editions, and worldwide distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Al-Azhar University: Egypt's centuries-old flagship Islamic university, a global authority on Islamic scholarship, Quran sciences, and Arabic language. Comparable to WICS's College of Islamic Da'wah as a credentialed Islamic higher education provider, but with vastly greater scale and historic standing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WICSOCIETY
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Subsidiaries6 records

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