Madinah Media

What Madinah Media does

Madinah Media is a privately held e-commerce retailer and distributor of Islamic books, curricula, and media, headquartered in Willis, Texas. The company operates a BigCommerce-powered online storefront offering more than 3,460 SKUs across Arabic language learning materials, multiple Quran editions (Mushaf variants, translations, digital Quran, kids' Quran), structured Islamic studies curricula such as Noor Al-Arabiyyah and Arabic Between Our Children's Hands, adult Islamic literature, children's activity and character-building books, and complementary toys, stationery, and gifts. Its catalog includes exclusive distribution of Manarah Publishing titles marketed under the "Madinah Media Exclusives" sub-brand, alongside proprietary themed bundles such as Quran Heroes Storytime ($42), Pray Learn & Play ($49), and Foundations & Faith Collection ($56).

Name

Madinah Media

Legal name

Madinah Media

Website

https://madinahmedia.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Madinah Media is a privately held US-based e-commerce retailer and exclusive distributor of Islamic books, Arabic curricula, Quran editions, and children's educational media, serving individual Muslim families, new Muslims, and Islamic schools through its BigCommerce storefront and bulk school channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Islamic Book Retail

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Book Publishers (51313), Book Retailers and News Dealers (459210)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Retail-Catalog & Mail-Order Houses (5961)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sacred Texts & Scripture Publishing (Bibles, Qur’ans, Vedas, Torah, Sutras) (MPAJAHAA), Children’s Religious & Values-Based Publishing (MPAJAFAL), Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB)

Keywords

• Islamic books retail
• Arabic learning materials
• Quran products
• Islamic curriculum
• Children's Islamic books

Headquarters

HQ city

Willis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Book Sales: The company generates revenue through direct consumer sales of Islamic books, Quran editions, Arabic learning materials, children's books, and educational curricula. Products are sold as one-time purchases through their e-commerce platform, with pricing ranging from budget items under $5 to premium bundles exceeding $100.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Madinah Media operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce bookstore that curates and sells Islamic books, Holy Quran editions, Arabic language learning materials, Islamic curricula, children's Islamic books, toys, stationery, and gift items to Muslim families, educators, and Islamic schools. The company also publishes exclusive titles in partnership with Manarah Publishing and offers a dedicated Schools Program with bulk pricing, curriculum bundles, and teacher support resources for institutional buyers.

Product overview

Madinah Media is an independent Islamic publishing company and ecommerce bookstore offering a comprehensive portfolio of Islamic books and educational materials. The core offering consists of physical books and curricula centered on Islamic and Arabic education, organized into distinct collections: (1) Noor Al-Arabiyyah and Arabic Between Our Children's Hands curricula for structured Arabic language instruction, (2) Islamic Studies Curriculum programs covering Quranic studies, Hadith, Seerah, and moral teachings, (3) Holy Quran products including Mushaf editions, translations, and learning materials, (4) English and Arabic Islamic literature for adults and children, (5) Kids & Teens books featuring activity books, Quran stories, and character education (Akhlaq Series), and (6) Thematic bundles such as Quran Heroes Storytime, Pray Learn & Play, and Foundations & Faith Collection. The company also operates a Schools Program offering bulk discounts and curriculum solutions for Islamic educational institutions, along with exclusive Manarah Publishing titles. The business model is purely transactional retail (ecommerce) with no software-as-a-service, platform, or API components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Noor Al-Arabiyyah Curriculum A structured Arabic language curriculum program sold as student and teacher editions, designed for classroom and homeschool adoption by Islamic schools and home-educating parents.
• Arabic Between Our Children's Hands Series A multi-level Arabic language curriculum series for students and teachers, sold for use in Islamic schools, homeschool programs, and family study.
• Islamic Studies Curriculum A collection of Islamic studies textbooks and curriculum materials covering creed, fiqh, seerah, and character education, sold to schools and families.
• Holy Quran Products A curated selection of Holy Quran editions, translations, tajweed guides, and Quran-learning aids for individuals, families, and Islamic schools.
• Quran Heroes Storytime Bundle A curated bundle of children's storybooks centered on Quranic prophets and stories, packaged as a single purchase for parents seeking a consolidated reading set.
• Pray, Learn & Play Islamic Bundle A curated bundle combining Islamic learning books and play items for young children, sold as a single unit to parents.
• The Foundations & Faith Collection A curated collection of foundational Islamic books aimed at new Muslims and families beginning their Islamic education, sold as a single bundled set.
• Summer Family Bundle A seasonal bundle of Islamic books and activities assembled for family use during summer, sold as a single curated purchase.
• Schools Program A dedicated B2B program serving Islamic schools, weekend schools, and homeschool co-ops with bulk pricing, curriculum bundles, teacher support materials, and a school information request form for institutional buyers.
• Madinah Media Exclusives A line of exclusive Islamic titles published in partnership with Manarah Publishing, available only through Madinah Media and not sold through competing retailers.
• English Islamic Books A categorized collection of English-language Islamic books covering theology, history, parenting, and character for adults and families.
• Arabic Books A categorized collection of Arabic-language Islamic books, including classical and contemporary titles, offered for students and Arabic learners.
• Kids & Teens Islamic Books A categorized collection of Islamic storybooks, chapter books, and learning materials tailored for children and teenagers.
• Toys & Games A categorized collection of Islamic-themed toys, games, and activity products for children, complementary to the bookstore offering.
• Stationery & Gifts A categorized collection of Islamic-themed stationery, gifts, and accessory items sold alongside books on the storefront.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Studio ArabiyaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudio Arabiya is an Arabic language school that sources books from Madinah Media for their students. Testimonial indicates a partnership arrangement for educational materials.
• Noor AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNoor Academy uses Noor Series curriculum sourced from Madinah Media for their students. Testimonial indicates ongoing supply relationship.
• Manarah PublishingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMadinah Media carries exclusive publications from Manarah Publishing including Sharh Noor Al-Bayan and Battles of the Prophet series. These are marketed as 'Madinah Media Exclusives' indicating a special distribution or publishing partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Goodword Books: Islamic publisher producing children's books, Islamic studies curricula, and adult titles; comparable as both publisher and distributor in the same niche categories Madinah Media carries.
• IslamicBookstore.com: Long-standing US-based online Islamic bookstore selling English Islamic books, Qurans, and children's titles; directly comparable to Madinah Media in product mix, target customers, and e-commerce distribution model.
• Noor Kids: US-based publisher and retailer of Islamic children's books and educational content; comparable in audience (Muslim families with kids) and emphasis on values-based content, though more focused on publishing IP.
• IQRA' International Education Foundation: Publisher of widely used Islamic Studies curricula and textbooks for Islamic schools in North America; comparable in school-curriculum distribution and institutional customer base to Madinah Media's Schools Program.
• Dar Al-Sunnah Publishers: UK-rooted Islamic publisher and distributor of Quran, Hadith, and Islamic literature; comparable in product mix and distribution model, though operating across a different geography.
• Kube Publishing: UK-based Islamic publisher producing children's books, adult titles, and educational resources; comparable in content categories and target audience, serving primarily English-speaking Muslim families.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon: Mass-market e-commerce incumbent listing the same Islamic titles, Qurans, and curricula; sets the price-discovery baseline for Madinah Media's retail catalog and is the dominant alternative purchase channel.
• Barnes & Noble: National bookstore chain carrying Islamic titles alongside a broad catalog; broad incumbent with overlapping book-retail capability but without niche Islamic curriculum specialization.
• Half Price Books: US bookstore chain carrying used and new Islamic titles at lower price points; broad retail incumbent that competes on price for general Islamic literature customers.

Emerging players

• Manarah Publishing: Independent Islamic publisher whose titles (Sharh Noor Al-Bayan, Battles of the Prophet) are carried exclusively by Madinah Media; functions both as a strategic partner and as an upstream content supplier with overlapping audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MadinahMediaBooks
• Instagraminstagram.com/madinahmediabookstore
• Pinterestpinterest.com/madinahmedia
• TikToktiktok.com/@madinahmediabooks

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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