DARUSSALAM INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS LIMITED

What DARUSSALAM INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS LIMITED does

Darussalam International Publications Limited is a UK-based private company that publishes and distributes Islamic literature and lifestyle products through e-commerce channels. Founded in 2000 and headquartered at 6 Estate Way, Leyton, London, the company operates the darussalam.com platform (serving the UK and EU) and the darussalam.us platform (serving the US), with multi-currency support across USD, GBP and EUR and region-specific free shipping thresholds. Its catalog spans 273+ Quran/Mushaf SKUs (including Tajweed, Rainbow, Uthmani, Maqdis, English Translation, Digital, Urdu/Hindi/Persian Script editions), Hadith collections, Fiqh & Aqidah texts, Islamic Living books covering marriage, family, health, Hajj and Umrah, children's literature, history/biography, and multi-language titles in Arabic, Urdu, French, Spanish and Bangali. The company also operates two in-house sub-brands — Darussalam Publications (self-published Islamic titles and calendars) and Darussalam Supplements (Black Seed Oil Capsules, Natural Miswak, Shifa Paste) — and aggregates third-party publisher brands including Goodword Books, Kube Publishing, IIPH, Ta Ha Publishers, Dar As Sunnah and Saheeh International.

The technology backbone is a BigCommerce-hosted e-commerce platform with integrated multi-currency checkout, regional storefront routing, and an EmailOctopus-powered newsletter driving a 10% subscriber discount incentive. Marketing is concentrated on organic social (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram), email campaigns, and content/blog posts highlighting seasonal events such as the annual warehouse sale. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the company's own storefronts, supplemented by a wholesale inquiry channel ([email protected]) handling bulk orders to institutions and resellers.

The business model is direct retail of Islamic books and lifestyle products on a one-time/perpetual purchase basis. Pricing varies widely, from under £1 (Natural Miswak) to over £400 (premium Tafsir Tabari 13 Volumes), with standard books typically £8–£30 and Quran editions £5–£45+. Customer segments are horizontal and diversified across general Muslim consumers, Islamic educational institutions (madrasahs, Islamic schools), Muslim families with children, and pilgrims preparing for Hajj or Umrah. Headcount is reported at 1–10 employees and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

DARUSSALAM INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS LIMITED

Legal name

Darussalam International Publications Ltd

Website

https://darussalam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Darussalam International Publications Limited is a UK-based e-commerce retailer and publisher of Islamic books, Quran editions, educational materials, health supplements and lifestyle products, serving Muslim consumers, madrasahs, families and pilgrims across the UK, EU and US markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Islamic Publishing and Retail

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Book Publishers (51313), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious & Spiritual Books Retail (CRALAAAE), Religious & Spiritual Print-on-Demand (Bibles, Devotionals) (MPAJANAG)

Keywords

• Islamic publishing
• Quran and Hadith books
• Islamic educational materials
• Muslim lifestyle products
• Religious books retail

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Sales of Islamic Books and Products: Direct e-commerce sales of Islamic literature, Quran/Mushaf, educational materials, health supplements, clothing, gifts, and related Islamic products to consumers. Products are sold as one-time purchases with prices ranging from under £1 to over £400 for premium items.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Darussalam International Publications Limited publishes and distributes Islamic books, Quran/Mushaf editions, Hadith collections, educational materials, and related lifestyle products through a direct e-commerce platform serving the UK, EU, and US markets. The company also operates an in-house publishing imprint (Darussalam Publications) and a house-brand health supplements line (Black Seed Oil, Miswak, Shifa Paste), alongside third-party publisher brands such as Dar Al Maarifah, Kube Publishing, and IIPH.

Product overview

Darussalam International Publications Limited operates an e-commerce platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of Islamic literature and products. The core offerings center on Quran/Mushaf in various editions (Tajweed, Rainbow, Uthmani, Maqdis, translations in multiple languages), Hadith collections, Fiqh & Aqidah jurisprudence texts, Islamic Living lifestyle books covering marriage, family, health and Hajj, Islamic Education resources for Arabic learning, Children's Islamic literature, History/Biography books, and multi-language Islamic texts. The company also carries Health & Supplements including Black Seed Oil and Miswak products under its house brand. Additionally, the Gift category includes Ramadan/Eid items, Islamic clothing, perfumes and greeting cards. The product range is distributed across publisher brands including in-house Darussalam Publications and Darussalam Supplements alongside third-party publishers such as Goodword Books, Kube Publishing, IIPH, Ta Ha Publishers, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Darussalam Publications: Islamic books publishing brand under the company, publishing Islamic educational materials, Quran translations, Hadith collections, and Islamic literature
• Darussalam supplements
• Darussalam International Publication Ltd

Products and services

• Quran / Mushaf Complete range of Quran/Mushaf editions including Tajweed, Rainbow, Uthmani, English Translation, Digital, Urdu/Hindi/Persian Script, Learning Quran, other languages, Tafseer, Maqdis, and Persian Script variants, sold to individual Muslim consumers and Islamic educational institutions across the UK, EU, and US.
• Hadith Collections of Hadith literature covering authentic narrations from the Prophet Muhammad, intended for individual Muslim readers and Islamic scholars seeking authoritative sunnah references.
• Fiqh & Aqidah Islamic jurisprudence and creed books including Fiqh & Sunnah Jurisprudence and Islamic Law, intended for Muslim readers seeking guidance on Islamic legal rulings and tenets of faith.
• Islamic Living Books covering Islamic lifestyle topics including Marriage, Comparative Religion and Science, Family, Prayer/Supplication, Health, Hajj and Umrah, Women, and Tazkiyyah (Heart & Soul), intended for Muslim readers seeking practical religious guidance.
• Health & Supplements Health products and prophetic medicine supplements including Black Seed Oil Capsules, Natural Miswak (Sewak), and Shifa Paste, sold to Muslim consumers seeking traditional Islamic wellness products.
• Islamic Education Educational materials including Islamic Studies Education, Arabic Learning, Quizzes & Flashcards, and Madrasah Essential resources, intended for Islamic schools, madrasahs, homeschool parents, and self-study learners.
• Children's Books Islamic children's literature including Children Books, Children's Story Books, and Prayers & Supplications, intended for Muslim parents seeking age-appropriate Islamic content for their children.
• History Islamic history and biography books including Prophet biographies and historical accounts, intended for readers interested in Islamic historical scholarship.
• Gifts Islamic gifts including Ramadan items, discounted items, Ramadhan and Eid Gifts, clothing (men's, women's, children's), cards, and perfumes, intended for Muslim consumers seeking seasonal and occasion-based gifts.
• Other Languages Islamic literature in multiple languages including Arabic, Bangali, French, Spanish, Urdu, and other languages, intended for the diverse global Muslim readership across the UK, EU, and US markets.
• Darussalam Publications (House Brand) In-house publishing imprint featuring self-published Islamic books, calendars, and educational materials, intended for Muslim consumers seeking authentic Darussalam-branded titles.
• Darussalam Supplements House brand health supplements including Black Seed Oil Capsules and Natural Miswak products, intended for Muslim consumers seeking traditional Islamic wellness products under the Darussalam brand.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Darussalam PublicationscoreOthersOwn publishing imprint producing Islamic literature under the Darussalam Publications brand, including titles like 'A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam' and 'Stories of the Prophets Darussalam'
• Dar Al MaarifahcoreOthersPublisher of Tajweed Quran editions including Juz Amma with translation and transliteration, distributed through Darussalam's platform
• Karya BestariminorOthersPublisher of Maqdis Quran editions featuring word-by-word translation and color-coded Tajweed, sold through Darussalam
• Saheeh InternationalcoreOthersPublisher of respected Quran translations with English meanings and notes, distributed via Darussalam
• Dr. Mustafa Khattab (The Clear Quran)coreOthersAuthor/publisher of The Clear Quran series including English-only, Arabic text, and kids editions, distributed through Darussalam
• Authentic Statements PublicationminorOthersPublisher of authentic Islamic texts including 'Guidance For The Sick & Those Who Visit Them' by Shaykh Atiyyah Muhammad Salim
• IIPH (International Islamic Publishing House)minorOthersIslamic publishing house brand featured on Darussalam platform
• Goodword BooksminorOthersIslamic publisher brand featured in Darussalam's product catalog
• Kube PublishingminorOthersIslamic publisher brand available through Darussalam's marketplace
• Maktabatul-IrshadminorOthersPublisher of Islamic texts including 'Repelling Grief and Anxiety', distributed through Darussalam
• Ta Ha PublishersminorOthersIslamic publisher brand featured in Darussalam's catalog
• Dakwah Corner PublisherminorOthersIslamic publisher brand available through Darussalam
• Dar As Sunnah PublicationsminorOthersIslamic publisher brand featured in Darussalam's product offerings

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dar As Sunnah Publications: UK-based Salafi-oriented Islamic publisher with its own online storefront. Direct peer — same UK geography, same niche English-language Islamic content market, and already a partner brand on Darussalam.
• International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH): Major Saudi-based Islamic publisher producing translations of Quran, Hadith, and scholarly works. Direct peer — overlapping catalog, similar target customer, and Darussalam already carries the IIPH brand.
• Goodword Books: India-based Islamic publisher known for children's Islamic books and Quran translations for kids. Direct peer — overlapping product categories, multi-language Quran editions, and a presence in Darussalam's marketplace.
• Kube Publishing: UK-based independent Islamic publisher of academic and children's titles. Direct peer — both publish and distribute English-language Islamic literature to global Muslim audiences through their own storefronts.
• Ta Ha Publishers: UK-based Islamic publisher focused on accessible English translations of classical works. Direct peer — same UK base, similar target audience, and featured in Darussalam's catalog.
• IslamicBookstore.com (Sound Vision): US-based online Islamic retailer carrying books, Quran, audio, and children's products. Direct peer — most analogous US-facing e-commerce competitor in the same product taxonomy.

Emerging players

• White Thread Press: US-based Islamic publisher specializing in Quran translations and Islamic theology. Emerging peer — smaller catalog than Darussalam but overlapping audience in English Quran translations across North America.
• Maktabatul-Irshad: UK-based Islamic publisher of creed and related texts. Emerging peer — niche overlap with Darussalam's Fiqh & Aqidah category; already a publishing partner listed on Darussalam.
• Quran.com (Quran Foundation): Leading digital Quran platform with translations, recitations, and learning tools. Emerging/adjacent peer — not a book retailer, but represents the digital-substitution trajectory that threatens the print Mushaf portion of Darussalam's catalog.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon (Islamic Books category): Global generalist e-commerce and book retailer with a large Islamic books selection and global fulfillment. Broad incumbent — competes for the same online consumer demand but does not specialize in Islamic content depth, scholar curation, or multi-language Mushaf variety.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Darusalambooks
• Facebookfacebook.com/darussalam.official
• Instagraminstagram.com/darussalam_international
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/darussalam-international-publications-limited

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Investors

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