Muslim World League

What Muslim World League does

The Muslim World League (MWL) is an international Islamic non-profit organization founded in 1381 AH (1962 CE) in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia, operating under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. It promotes religious unity among Islamic schools of thought, interfaith dialogue, moderate Islam, and humanitarian relief, while serving Muslim communities worldwide, refugees and displaced persons, religious scholars, and governments. Its core product surface includes the Minhaj mobile application (iOS and Android) for Quran access, prayer times, Adhkar, Islamic education courses, Zakat and inheritance calculators, and virtual communities; the MWL Magazine in Arabic and English; the Scientific Miracles Journal; the International Museum of Prophet's Biography and Islamic Civilization; and initiatives such as the Charter of Makkah.

MWL maintains active memberships and partnerships with 15+ UN and international organizations including UNHCR, UNESCO, WHO, UNICEF, WFP, IOM, ICRC, OIC, ICESCO, UNRWA, OCHA, the Islamic Development Bank, and the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Works. Its revenue model is non-commercial: services are provided free of charge, and operations are funded through Saudi governmental patronage and Islamic philanthropy partnerships. Distribution occurs via direct diplomatic engagement, international conferences and summits (such as the International Summit of Religious Leaders and the G20 Religion Summit), the Minhaj app, government-to-government bilateral cooperation, and UNHCR-channeled humanitarian distribution. The organization employs 1,001-5,000 staff across headquarters in Makkah, a regional office in Riyadh, and bilateral engagements spanning more than 40 countries.

Name

Muslim World League

Legal name

Muslim World League

Website

https://themwl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Muslim World League is a Saudi-based international Islamic non-profit founded in 1962 that promotes religious unity, interfaith dialogue, humanitarian relief, and Islamic education for Muslim communities worldwide through conferences, digital platforms, and partnerships with UN bodies and governments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Islamic Humanitarian and Cultural Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Islamic humanitarian services
• Interfaith dialogue programs
• Muslim community outreach
• Islamic scholarly publications
• Religious cultural initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Makkah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: MWL is a Saudi-based organization established under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, indicating primary funding from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia government.
2. Islamic Philanthropy Partnerships: MWL partners with UNHCR on Islamic philanthropy initiatives, contributing to humanitarian causes. In 2025, Islamic philanthropy raised $39 million supporting over one million people across 25 countries, with MWL as a key partner.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Muslim World League delivers humanitarian, educational, cultural, and interfaith services to Muslim communities and partner institutions worldwide. Its offerings span the Minhaj mobile application, multilingual print and digital publications (MWL Magazine and the Scientific Miracles Journal), the International Museum of the Prophet's Biography in Makkah, and convening frameworks such as the Charter of Makkah (2019) and the Makkah Document. These services are funded primarily through donations, grants, and institutional sponsorship under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

Product overview

The Muslim World League operates as a platform offering religious, educational, and cultural products and services. Its core digital offering is the Minhaj App, a comprehensive Islamic application available on iOS and Android that provides Quran access, daily Adhkar, prayer time notifications, Zakat and inheritance calculators, interactive education, and virtual communities. Supporting this platform are publications including the MWL Magazine (available in Arabic and English), the Scientific Miracles Journal focusing on Quran-Science intersections, and the International Museum of Prophet's Biography and Islamic Civilization. The organization also produces initiatives like the Charter of Makkah promoting interfaith harmony. The MWL serves as an aggregator and publisher of Islamic knowledge content rather than a traditional technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Minhaj: Islamic application providing Quran reading, prayer times, adhkar (remembrances), interactive education, and religious calculators

Products and services

• Minhaj App A flagship mobile application developed by the Muslim World League that provides authoritative Islamic content, scholarly resources, fatwas, and religious guidance to Muslim users across multiple languages.
• MWL Magazine (Arabic Edition) The Arabic-language flagship periodical of the Muslim World League, covering Islamic scholarship, cultural affairs, interfaith dialogue, and organizational activities for Arabic-reading Muslim audiences.
• MWL Magazine (English Edition) The English-language periodical of the Muslim World League, presenting Islamic thought, cultural commentary, and interfaith engagement to English-speaking Muslim and general audiences.
• Scientific Miracles Journal A specialized scholarly publication of the MWL that collects and disseminates academic research on scientific topics referenced in the Qur'an and Sunnah for researchers, scholars, and informed readers.
• International Museum of the Prophet's Biography A cultural and educational institution in Makkah operated by the Muslim World League that exhibits artifacts, manuscripts, and educational material relating to the biography (Sirah) of Prophet Muhammad for visitors, researchers, and students.
• Charter of Makkah A landmark framework document produced by the MWL in 2019 that articulates principles for Muslim cooperation, interfaith engagement, and rejection of extremism, serving as a reference text for governments, Islamic institutions, and scholars worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported over 1 million beneficiaries across 25 countries through Islamic philanthropy in 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Malaysian Universities and Research CentersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 April 2026Seven agreements signed between MWL and several Malaysian institutions, including universities and research centers, for Islamic and education programs. Part of Secretary General's official visit to Malaysia.
• UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Key partnership for Islamic philanthropy initiatives. In 2025, helped raise $39 million supporting over 1 million people across 25 countries through Zakat and Sadaqah contributions. MWL contributes to housing, water infrastructure, and cash assistance programs.
• United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMWL maintains membership and active cooperation with UN OCHA for humanitarian coordination efforts.
• UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMWL holds official consultative status with the UN ECOSOC, providing international legitimacy and UN system access.
• United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for supporting Palestinian refugees through humanitarian programs.
• UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on educational and cultural initiatives, including joint organization of the Islamic Civilization Values Forum in Uzbekistan.
• Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of international forums and cultural preservation projects.
• Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore Islamic organization partnership for Muslim world cooperation and unity initiatives.
• World Food Programme (WFP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on food security and humanitarian food assistance programs.
• King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership with Saudi Arabia's primary humanitarian relief organization for coordinated aid efforts.
• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on humanitarian operations and refugee support.
• World Health Organization (WHO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth-related humanitarian cooperation.
• UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild welfare and education programs cooperation.
• International Organization for Migration (IOM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMigration and refugee support coordination.
• International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian coordination through global NGO network.
• UNHCRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership focused on commitment and empowerment of refugees, providing support, empowerment, and sustainable solutions for their challenges.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre: KSRelief is Saudi Arabia's primary state humanitarian arm, running large-scale aid programs globally. It directly compares with MWL as a Saudi-patronized international humanitarian organization operating in overlapping geographies, though focused more on direct aid delivery.
• Muslim Aid: Muslim Aid is a UK-based international Muslim NGO delivering humanitarian and development programs globally. It shares with MWL the Islamic philanthropy and humanitarian delivery model targeting Muslim communities in conflict and disaster zones.
• Islamic Relief Worldwide: Islamic Relief is a leading international Muslim humanitarian NGO operating in over 40 countries. It directly compares with MWL's humanitarian pillar through refugee support, Zakat distribution, and disaster response with shared Islamic philanthropy funding mechanisms.
• Al-Azhar University: Al-Azhar is the world's preeminent Sunni Islamic institution for religious scholarship and education. It directly compares with MWL's International Islamic Jurisprudence Academy and Muslim Scholars Council as a leading authority on Islamic jurisprudence and counter-extremism scholarship.
• International Islamic Fiqh Academy: IIFA is an OIC-affiliated international body issuing Islamic juridical rulings. It is directly comparable to MWL's own International Islamic Jurisprudence Academy, both operating as multilingual Islamic jurisprudence forums serving the global Muslim community.
• Al-Maktoum Foundation: Al-Maktoum Foundation is a Dubai-based charitable organization supporting Muslim communities through education and humanitarian work. It is directly comparable to MWL as a Gulf-patronized international Islamic charity with global education and aid programs.
• Qatar Charity: Qatar Charity is a major Gulf-based international humanitarian and development NGO. It is directly comparable to MWL's humanitarian programs through Zakat/Sadaqah distribution, refugee support, and Islamic philanthropy partnerships across Muslim-majority regions.
• Organisation of Islamic Cooperation: The OIC is the world's largest intergovernmental Islamic body coordinating unity, humanitarian, and diplomatic efforts across 57 member states. It is directly comparable to MWL as a multilateral platform for Muslim world cooperation, though focused more on governments than community outreach.

Emerging players

• King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue: KAICIID is a Vienna-based intergovernmental interfaith dialogue body co-founded by Saudi Arabia. It directly compares with MWL's interfaith conferences and Building Bridges initiatives on religious pluralism, though focused strictly on dialogue rather than humanitarian delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Qatar Foundation: Qatar Foundation is a Gulf state-backed institution promoting education, research, and interfaith/cultural dialogue. It compares with MWL at the broader portfolio level (education + culture + diplomacy) though it operates as a structured foundation rather than religious multilateral.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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